Lake Wolayer Lake
Alpine tarn in Carinthia, near Italy border
High in the Carnic Alps on the Austria-Italy border, Wolayersee sits below rugged peaks; hikers use alpine huts, summit routes and the lake's mountain scenery as a base.
Lake Wolayer at a Glance#
Address: Wolayersee (Lake Wolayer), Carinthia, Austria (near the Carnic Alps border ridge)
Admission: Free
How to Get to Lake Wolayer#
Typical access is from Plöcken Pass or the Gail valley side; marked alpine trails lead to the lake and local huts provide wayfinding. Expect a day hike from the nearest roadhead.
Tips for Visiting Lake Wolayer#
- Start early from the Plöcken Pass side to take advantage of cooler morning temperatures and clearer mountain views.
- Bring sturdy boots - the trails around the lake are alpine, with rocks and short scree sections.
- Combine the visit with a hike to Wolayerhöhe for classic Carnic Alps panoramas.
Best Time to Visit Lake Wolayer#
Main alpine hiking season from late June to early September; snow often lingers into June.
Weather & Climate near Lake Wolayer#
Lake Wolayer's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -9°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1438 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.9h |
| February | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -4° - 3° | -5° | 113 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Poor | 0° - 8° | 1° | 140 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.8h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 11° | 6° | 162 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.6h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 156 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 0° - 7° | 0° | 126 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -6° | 123 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.5h |
