Hintersteiner See

#551 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Hintersteiner See is a mountain lake in the Wilder Kaiser Austrian national park and belongs to the administrative region of Scheffau in the Austrian federal state of Tirol. ()

Alternative names: Area: 135.91 acres (0.2124 mi²)Maximum depth: 118 ftElevation: 3228 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°31'60"N, 12°13'0"E

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Hintersteiner See – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Festung Kufstein, Kaiser Mountains, Kaindl Hut, Weinbergerhaus.

4 miNW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Festung Kufstein, Kufstein
103 min walk • Festung Kufstein, also known as Kufstein Fortress, stands as a monumental witness to the region's turbulent history, nestled in the alpine town of Kufstein, Austria. This imposing medieval structure has been a defining feature of the Tyrolean landscape for over 800...
4.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kaiser Mountains
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tyrol, the Kaiser Mountains are a majestic range that dominates the landscape with its rugged peaks and serene alpine beauty. Known in German as the "Kaisergebirge," this mountainous region is a beacon for adventurers and nature enthusiasts...
2.4 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Kaindl Hut
61 min walk • Nestled amidst the breathtaking alpine scenery of Austria, the Kaindl Hut offers a serene escape for mountaineers and nature enthusiasts alike. This charming alpine hut is a hub for hikers and climbers seeking to explore the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains.
3.1 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Weinbergerhaus
79 min walk • Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of the Austrian Alps, Weinbergerhaus serves as a serene alpine hut that offers refuge and comfort to hikers and mountain enthusiasts alike. Situated at an elevation of 1,337 meters, this charming mountain lodge is an ideal spot for...
3.8 miS
Park, Recreation center, Theme park
Hexenwasser
96 min walk • The Witches' Water is a theme park at the middle station of the cable car at Söll in Tyrol, Austria. The central part is a water park consisting of ponds and rivulets where children can play a variety of water games.
2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scheffauer
52 min walk • The Scheffauer is a 2,111 m-high mountain in the Kaiser mountain range of the Northern Limestone Alps. It forms the western buttress of the Wilder Kaiser and is one of the most frequented summits in the Kaiser.
1.7 miN
Nature, Mountain
Stöffl Hut
44 min walk • The Stöffl Hut is a mountain hut at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
3.8 miNE
Peak for hiking and mountain climbing
Treffauer
97 min walk • At 2,304 metres, the Treffauer is the third highest mountain in the Kaisergebirge range of the Alps. It lies in the Austrian state of Tyrol.
1.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zettenkaiser
48 min walk • The Zettenkaiser is a 1,968 m high mountain with a summit cross in the Kaiser Mountains in the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria. It rises to the west of the almost 150-metre-higher Scheffauer, from which it is separated by a col. It is one of the more rarely visited summits in the Kaiser.
3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sonneck
94 min walk • The Sonneck is a 2,260-metre-high mountain in the Kaisergebirge range of the Northern Limestone Alps in Austria. On its broad peak stands a solid summit cross, the panorama is comprehensive and there are particularly good views of the Ellmauer Halt, the highest mountain in the range, the Treffauer and Lake Hinterstein.
3.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tuxeck
93 min walk • The Tuxeck is a 2,226 m high mountain in the Kaisergebirge range in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It lies south of the Treffauer and is also called the Ellmauer Hochkaiser.