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A natural jewel, 365 days a year

Whether in summer or winter dress, lake Piburger See above Oetz simply cuts a sensational figure. The mountain lake (and its surroundings) is not only beautiful to look at, it also motivates you to take part in countless exciting activities. We have to look after such a treasure: lake Piburger See is one of the oldest nature reserves in Tirol.

Winter at lake Piburger See

Gliding time on ice skates across the frozen lake, walks on cleared winter hiking trails or fun on the toboggan hill – here all activities promise genuine nature exploration.

Facts:

  • Altitude: 913 m

  • Shoreline: approx. 1.9 km
  • Length: approx. 800 m
  • Width: approx. 240 m
  • Depth: approx. 25 m
  • One of the oldest nature reserves in Tirol
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Summer at lake Piburger See

Can a mountain lake be any more beautiful? Recharge your batteries while hiking, swimming or forest bathing.

Facts:

  • Altitude: 913 m
  • Shoreline: approx. 1.9 km
  • Length: approx. 800 m
  • Width: approx. 240 m
  • Depth: approx. 25 m
  • Barrier-free trail Piburg – lakeside swimming bath
  • One of the oldest nature reserves in Tirol
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Achstürze - Piburger See natural conservation area

The outstanding and wild beauty of lower Ötztal already touched our ancestors. Lake Piburger See was declared a natural monument as early as 1929. It is the best-known figurehead of the popular Achstürze - Piburger See natural conservation area that includes the cultural landscape north of the hamlet of Piburg, the blocked forest around the lake as well as parts of Ötztaler Ache and Habicher See. The area provides an important habitat for rare plants and animals. The nature reserve area has been part of the Ötztal Nature Park since 2009.

Facts about protective measures of lake Piburger See:

  • The use of radios, sound systems, loudspeakers and similar devices is prohibited in the entire shore and meadow area of the lake 
  • Any use of floating devices is prohibited in the entire lake area (inflatable boats, SUP boards, etc.) with the exception of air mattresses and the swimming buoys carried on the body for the safety of weak swimmers 
  • Camping and longer stays or tenting is strictly prohibited in the entire shore and meadow area outside the lakeside bathing center (for example: no blankets or air mattresses, hammocks, slacklines, picnic blankets, etc.) 
  • Any extended picnicking, barbecuing or use of fire pits is not permitted.
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