Lautersee
Lake Bavarian alpine lake near Karwendel range
A small Bavarian alpine lake in the Northern Limestone Alps, Lautersee attracts walkers, swimmers and photographers for easy trails and mountain reflections.
Lautersee is a small alpine lake in Bavaria near the town of Mittenwald in the Karwendel/Wetterstein foothills. It is one of several scenic mountain lakes in this part of the Bavarian Alps.
The lake is known for its clear water and forested shoreline and is commonly visited on short day walks that also include the neighbouring Ferchensee across a low ridge. The setting offers mountain views and easy walking routes rather than long alpine climbs.
Lautersee is a natural mountain lake that has long been part of local recreational use and alpine tourism around Mittenwald.
The lake sits in southern Bavaria near Mittenwald, within easy walking distance of the village and local trailheads in the Karwendel foothills.
- Paired lakes: Lies close to the neighbouring Ferchensee lake, forming a pair of small alpine lakes that are often visited together on short walks from Mittenwald.
How to Get to Lautersee #
Mittenwald and Garmisch‑Partenkirchen are the usual transport hubs. From Mittenwald, local roads and marked hiking trails lead to the Lautersee area; regional buses and cable car services provide access to higher routes.
Tips for Visiting Lautersee #
- Arrive early for the calmest surface reflections of the surrounding peaks.
- Combine a visit with the nearby town of Garmisch‑Partenkirchen for transport and accommodation options.
- If hiking into the alpine passes, check local trail conditions and cable car schedules for the Zugspitze area.
Best Time to Visit Lautersee #
Summer and early autumn are best for access and scenery; winter offers snow but limited services.
Weather & Climate near Lautersee #
Lautersee's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1380 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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