Best lakes around Dellach, situated in Carinthia, Austria, provide access to a variety of aquatic environments. Depending on whether one refers to Dellach im Drautal or Dellach im Gailtal, the surrounding landscape offers both intimate mountain lakes and larger, well-known recreational waters. The region is characterized by its natural beauty, with lakes often integrated into scenic hiking and biking routes. These waters contribute to the area's appeal for outdoor activities.
Last updated: June 26, 2026
Highlight • Lake
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Highlight • Lake
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
Highlight • Lake
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Highlight • Lake
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more lakes around Dellach.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Start today with a free account
Your next adventure awaits.
Login or Signup
Popular around Dellach
Southern Alpine Trail – Styrian vineyards and the Carnic Alps in Austria
The Milky Way on the Carnic High Route – hiking the alpine cheese dairies
Panoramic hiking in the Carnic and Gailtal Alps
Ridge walking on the Carnic High Trail — Great Walks
Nassfeld Hike World – Moments of Pure Happiness
Hiking around Dellach
Road Cycling Routes around Dellach
Cycling around Dellach
MTB Trails around Dellach

Mountain Hikes around Dellach
Beautiful alpine lake reachable on foot or by bike via paths or dirt road that goes up from Castel Valdajer
0
0
Alpine lake reachable by bike or on foot along the paths or dirt road.
0
0
Beautiful lake under the Avostanis peak, reachable from the (impracticable) asphalt road exposed to the sun.
0
0
…a good and easy to reach excursion destination 🥾👀
0
0
…you can get there by car 🚙 up to about 1520 m to Malga Promosio and from there you can continue comfortably to the lake 🥾
0
0
Wonderful mountain lake, difficult to describe the beauty of this place.
0
0
Suggestive lake inside a basin. I saw it with a bit of cloud and I would gladly go back even to reach the top. The only flaw is the asphalt road instead of a nice path to reach it.
0
0
A beautiful destination above the Leppner Alm in both summer and winter. Ideal for hikes with children in summer
0
0
Near Dellach, you can discover several unique mountain lakes. Lago Avostanis is a magnificent eye-catcher nestled in the mountains, reachable on foot or by MTB from Malga Pramosio. Another serene spot is Zollner Lake, a quiet landscape idyll surrounded by wide moor areas, dating from the last ice age.
Yes, the Zoufplan Lakes offer a less-frequented place with incredible landscapes and a vast panorama. During the mountain pasture period, you can even stop at the low Zoufplan casera to taste local products.
Lake Weissensee, often called the “Caribbean of the Alps,” is renowned as one of Europe's cleanest bathing lakes with crystal-clear, drinkable water. About two-thirds of its shoreline is a protected area, ensuring its pure, natural state.
Pressegger See, known as the “bathtub of the Gailtal Valley,” is one of Austria's warmest lakes, reaching up to 28°C in summer. It's particularly popular with families, offering safe swimming areas, playgrounds, and an adventure park. Grünsee is also a quiet and peaceful lake in an open valley, suitable for family visits.
Yes, Glanzsee is steeped in local legend, said to hold buried gold that makes the lake shimmer. The 'Two Lakes' are another unique spot, formed during the last ice age in a high-mountain landscape between Grubachkogel and Schwarzenstein.
Absolutely. The Gößnitzer Reservoir is part of a very pleasant 30 km bike tour along the Glockner bike path, offering diverse landscapes. Gippersee is also part of a scenic hiking trail that passes the Lorenzalm and leads towards Lorenzenkopf or the Hugo-Gerbers-Hütte.
The region offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can explore gravel biking routes like the 'Bank of the Drava River – Sachsenburg Town Center loop' or 'Weissensee Bridge – Weissensee loop'. For mountain hikes, consider routes like 'Casera Promosio – Lago Avostanis loop'. Easy hikes include the 'Zollner Lake – Zollnersee Hut loop'. You can find more details on these and other routes in the Gravel biking around Dellach, Mountain Hikes around Dellach, and Easy hikes around Dellach guides.
Lake Weissensee is ideal for swimming, sailing, diving, and fishing, with its exceptionally clean water. Pressegger See, with its warm temperatures, is perfect for swimming, surfing, fishing, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Early summer is a particularly good time to visit lakes like Zollner Lake, when the wide meadows are covered with countless flowers. For warmer swimming, the summer months are best for lakes like Pressegger See and Lake Weissensee.
Yes, Zollner Lake, situated at 1,800 meters above sea level in the Carnic Alps, offers proximity to Italy, allowing for cross-border hiking experiences in a serene environment.
Visitors appreciate the diverse aquatic environments, from intimate mountain lakes to larger recreational waters. The spectacular views, serene environments, and the integration of lakes into scenic hiking and biking routes are frequently highlighted. The opportunity for a peaceful stop at places like Casera Pramosio Alta near Lago Avostanis is also a favorite.


Still not found your perfect lake around Dellach? Check out the guides of these regions to see even more beautiful places.