Plansee Lake

@samoetiker

Austria

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Reutte

Snaking through the rugged terrain, the natural leading lines of this picturesque lake guide the eye along the valley of Plansee. See the entire lake from this viewpoint and you'll be awestruck by the natural beauty of the mountains, trees and still body of calm water below you.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Difficult

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime (closed in winter)

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (35mm)
Model
Water
Hiking boots
Hiking attire
Bugs spray

How to get there

N47° 29' 17.7076"E10° 51' 18.5353"

This image was taken at the easterly end of Plansee from a mountain viewpoint that you can access on the way to the Schönjöch peak. I faced west towards Plansee lake for the photo. First, park in the Parkplatz (47.486339, 10.837537) and then walk along the 'Musteralpe Plansee' path that leads around the eastern end of Plansee. Keep an eye out for the small trailhead that will take you up the side of the hill and while you're using the GPS coordinates to guide you, make sure to look out for a small sign detailing that the trail is tight, steep and rocky. After about 1.5 hours of hiking, venture left off the marked trail (back towards the lake) to reach this viewpoint. There are multiple spots where you can get a clear view of the lake, so know that even if you venture slightly off course, you can still get a similar view.