Top 14 Lakes around Westendorf

For swimming, the Sand Bathing and Fishing Lake is a highlight, offering a great swimming experience with shady spots. Further afield, the Hintersteiner See in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser is known for its crystal-clear water, reaching 20-22 degrees Celsius in summer, and features a public bathing beach. The Schwarzsee near Kitzbühel is one of Tyrol's warmest moorland lakes, with temperatures up to 27 degrees Celsius, and offers two swimming areas with various facilities.

Yes, several lakes are great for families. The Monastery pond with school and educational garden features a spacious teaching garden and an aurochs enclosure. The Sand Bathing and Fishing Lake is ideal for swimming and playing. The Schwarzsee offers extensive recreational facilities including slides, a diving platform, a children's pool, and a playground. The northern shore path around Hintersteiner See is also paved and suitable for strollers.

The lakes around Westendorf offer diverse natural beauty. The Monastery pond with school and educational garden includes an orchard meadow, herb garden, and rock garden. The Lechauen bei Thierhaupten Nature Reserve is a large natural area with a lake and forest. Further out, Hintersteiner See is nestled within the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve, boasting crystal-clear mountain water, while Schwarzsee is an idyllic moor lake. Achensee, Tyrol's largest lake, is a glacial lake surrounded by the Rofan and Karwendel mountains.

Yes, the Paved country road to Sander Seen is noted as wheelchair accessible and offers a leisurely ride with nature and wildlife. Additionally, the northern shore of Hintersteiner See has a paved path suitable for strollers.

Beyond swimming and relaxing, the region offers various activities. You can enjoy cycling on routes like 'On the Lech embankment' or 'Between the Lech and the Lech Canal' from the Cycling around Westendorf guide. Mountain biking is also popular, with trails such as 'St. Klaus Friends of Nature House – Kühlenthaler Lake loop' from the MTB Trails around Westendorf guide. Achensee is a hub for water sports like windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, and stand-up paddling, and offers extensive hiking and cycling routes in its surroundings.

Yes, many lakes offer pleasant walking and hiking opportunities. A beautiful path encircles Hintersteiner See, with a paved northern shore and a more varied southern route. A pleasant footpath also circles the Schwarzsee, suitable for year-round strolls. The wider region around Achensee boasts over 500 km of hiking trails. For more general hiking, you can explore routes mentioned in the MTB Trails around Westendorf guide, which often pass by natural water bodies.

The summer months are ideal for visiting the lakes, especially for swimming, as many reach pleasant temperatures. For instance, Hintersteiner See is great for swimming in summer, and Schwarzsee is particularly popular then. However, the scenic footpaths around lakes like Schwarzsee are suitable for year-round strolls, offering different beauty in each season.

Yes, some lakes offer amenities. Hintersteiner See has refreshment stops along its northern shore path, and a public bathing beach with a kiosk. Schwarzsee provides two swimming areas with sports facilities and activities, and visitors can rent boats. The Erlensee is also noted as a place for relaxation with space for sunbathing and picnicking, suggesting basic facilities.

Yes, at Schwarzsee, visitors can rent electric-powered boats or rowing boats. Achensee is also a major water sports hub, offering various rental options for activities like windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, and stand-up paddling.

The Lechauen bei Thierhaupten Nature Reserve is a significant natural area located directly east of the Lech river, west of Thierhaupten. It covers 105.36 hectares, making it the largest nature reserve in the Augsburg district, and features a lake and forest, offering opportunities for nature observation.

While not as widely known as the larger lakes, the Erlensee is a pleasant alternative to public swimming pools and a popular excursion destination from May to September, offering relaxation amidst greenery and space for sunbathing, playing, or picnicking.

The Monastery pond with school and educational garden is unique for its spacious and lovingly designed teaching garden. This 8-hectare area includes an orchard meadow, herb garden, and rock garden, along with a 'well water project' and an aurochs enclosure, making it an interesting spot for both nature and education.

The Cycle Path Between Lech Canal and Lech River offers a nice, quiet spot with a small lake. It features beautiful landscapes and many small bays, providing a serene experience for cyclists and walkers, though shade might be limited on very hot days.