Seebensee Lake
Alpine lake in Tyrol below mountain peaks
Seebensee in Tyrol sits below alpine peaks near Ehrwald and the Zugspitze area; hikers arrive for a short mountain walk, lakeside views and access to longer ridge trails.
Seebensee at a Glance#
Address: Seebensee, Tyrol, Austria (near Ehrwald)
How to Get to Seebensee#
Normally reached on foot from the Ehrwald valley - a common route is a trail of moderate difficulty rising from Ehrwald or the Ehrwalder Alm. Local cable cars reduce elevation for those who prefer a shorter hike.
Tips for Visiting Seebensee#
- Start the walk around the lake early to beat day‑hikers returning from nearby peaks.
- Bring a packed lunch - there are limited services near the lake in high season.
- If continuing to the Ehrwalder Alm or Seebenkopf, check trail conditions and allow extra time for elevation changes.
Best Time to Visit Seebensee#
Visit in summer for hiking and alpine views; winter access requires experience and gear.
Weather & Climate near Seebensee#
Seebensee's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1209 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -8° - -2° | -10° | 72 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -8° - -1° | -10° | 67 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | -6° - 1° | -7° | 83 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 92 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 114 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 143 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 138 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 2° | -6° | 88 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -1° | -8° | 83 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
