Körbersee Lake
Scenic alpine lake in Vorarlberg, near Lech
An alpine tarn in Vorarlberg reached by short mountain walks from nearby alpine routes; a common half-day destination for hikers and photographers.
Körbersee at a Glance#
About Körbersee#
Körbersee is a small alpine lake in Vorarlberg, Austria, set within the Bregenzerwald/Lechtal mountain area. It is a scenic mountain lake visited mainly by hikers and photographers for its waterside views.
The lake sits in an alpine setting surrounded by mountain slopes and high-mountain pastures, and is reached on foot from nearby passes and trailheads. There are no large built attractions at the lake; the main appeal is the natural scenery and short hiking routes.
The lake formed in an alpine basin and lies within the mountainous terrain of Vorarlberg, close to the Hochtannberg Pass area and the border zone between the Lech and Bregenzerwald regions.
- Access: Accessible by marked hiking trails from nearby road passes and local villages, the lake is commonly visited on short day hikes in summer months.
How to Get to Körbersee#
Drive from Schröcken or Damüls in Vorarlberg; local parking gives access to marked trails leading to the lake. Public buses connect the main towns in the valley during the tourist season.
Tips for Visiting Körbersee#
- Arrive in the late afternoon to watch light move across the lake's surface and the Laternsertal valley.
- There are marked trails around the lake; the shortest circuit takes under an hour for a slow walker.
Best Time to Visit Körbersee#
The best months for visiting Körbersee are summer and early autumn for reliable trails and alpine views.
Weather & Climate near Körbersee#
Körbersee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1357 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -1° | -9° | 91 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -1° | -9° | 87 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 90 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 93 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 10° | 4° | 117 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 14° | 7° | 152 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 16° | 11° | 157 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 114 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 1° - 9° | 2° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 3° | -4° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 99 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
