Rifflsee

#316 among destinations in Austria

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Rifflsee is a lake of Tyrol, Austria. It is the largest lake in the Ötztal Alps. The mountain lake is located in the Kaunergrat west of the Pitztal and is a typical moraine reservoir. The lake fills an extensive valley, the glacier-turbid water looks greenish. It is framed in the north and west by rugged peaks of the Kaunergrat, particularly striking are Seekogel and Rostizkogel. In sunny and warm weather, a considerable amount of melt water is supplied by the Seekarles, Loch, and Rifflferner. ()

Alternative names: Area: 66.72 acres (0.1042 mi²)Length: 3281 ftWidth: 1312 ftElevation: 7323 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°57'57"N, 10°50'54"E

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Rifflsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rettenbach glacier, Hinterer Brunnenkogel, Innere Schwarze Schneid, Verpeilspitze.

4.6 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Rettenbach glacier
117 min walk • Nestled in the stunning alpine landscape of Austria, the Rettenbach Glacier offers a unique and exhilarating experience for skiing enthusiasts. This high-altitude ski area is renowned for its excellent snow conditions and extensive ski runs that cater to both beginners...
3.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hinterer Brunnenkogel
95 min walk • The Hinterer Brunnenkogel is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps. Its summit can be reached with the highest aerial tramway in Austria.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Innere Schwarze Schneid
114 min walk • The Innere Schwarze Schneid is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
3.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Verpeilspitze
84 min walk • The Verpeilspitze is a mountain in the Kaunergrat group of the Ötztal Alps.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Äussere Schwarze Schneid
135 min walk • The Äussere Schwarze Schneid is a mountain in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
2.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wassertalkogel
69 min walk • The Wassertalkogel is a mountain in the Geigenkamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
3.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe Geige
100 min walk • The Hohe Geige is the highest mountain in the Geigenkamm group of the Ötztal Alps. It has a summit elevation of 3,395 m above sea level.
2.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Puitkogel
70 min walk • The Puitkogel is a mountain in the Geigenkamm group of the Ötztal Alps.
4.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rofelewand
123 min walk • The Rofelewand is a mountain in the Kaunergrat group of the Ötztal Alps.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Ötztal Glacier Road
139 min walk • The Ötztal Glacier Road, at 2,830 m, is the second highest paved road in Europe. It is the access road from Sölden to the Rettenbach glacier and Tiefenbachferner glacier in the Ötztal Alps. It was built in 1972 as a spur from the existing Hochsölden road. The road climbs the Rettenbach valley from Solden in the Ötztal valley in Tyrol.
5.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petersenspitze
136 min walk • The Petersenspitze is a peak in the Weisskamm group of the Ötztal Alps best known for its north face. In combination with the north faces of the Taschachwand and the Hinterer Brochkogel it forms the challenging Ötztaler Eisexpress route to the Wildspitze.