Three-Lakes Hike Lunz

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,47 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 500 m elevation gain
Descent: 105 m elevation gain

This hike is all about the element of water. The Lunzer See is known as the pearl of the Eisenwurzen and is the only natural lake in Lower Austria. At the Mittersee, there is a beautiful waterfall, the Ludwigsfall. The Obersee is small but crystal clear. From the dark green water rises a small island with a group of spruces.

Starting point of the tour: Parking lots at the Lunzer See (approx. 750 m).

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,47 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 500 m elevation gain
Descent: 105 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point618 m
Highest point1114 m

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Description

Lunz at the emerald-green lake: In the midst of a wonderful landscape, framed by mountains of the wild Mostviertel, shines the namesake body of water. As the only natural lake in Lower Austria, the Lunzer See invites you to wonderful bathing fun, boat trips, and fishing experiences away from everyday hustle and bustle. It should actually be called Lunz at the lakes, because there are also the crystal-clear mountain lakes – the Mittersee and the Obersee, located among wild romantic rocks and gentle alpine meadows at 1,113 meters above sea level. They lie in a beautiful setting at the foot of the high alpine Dürrenstein. On the south side of the Obersee, a floating moor (Rotmoos) can also be observed, above the Mittersee a romantic waterfall and the Rainer spring with the "roaring bull".

Equipment Please bring enough snacks – no refreshment options!
Route description At the southern shore of the Lunzer See, head towards Seehof. Past the castle, follow the forest road through the Seebachtal. Now ascend, with the steep walls of the Seemäuer on the right. After a while, you reach the Mittersee (766 m). Further on, past the beautiful Ludwigsfall, you leave the valley basin, come into a shallow valley trough, and finally reach the Obersee (1114 m). The same route back.
Parking at the Lunzer See (approx. 750 m).
Getting there A1 exit Ybbs, B 25 - Erlauftal federal road to Lunz am See.
Public transport with the Westbahn (train) toPöchlarn, Elauftalbahn (train) to Kienberg. Then with bus or Museumsbahn „Ötscherland-Express“ (train) past Pfaffenschlag.
Editor’s tip As a finale, a boat trip on the Lunzer See is recommended.