Blindsee
Biberwier, Austria
A turquoise lake in the forest below the Fern Pass, visible from the lay-bys on the B179. A path leads down to the shore; come on a weekday, as the pass road is busy on summer weekends.
Blindsee near Biberwier in Tyrol is a mountain lake at 1,093 m (3,586 feet), southwest of Biberwier and close to the Fern Pass road. It measures about 26 hectares and is up to 25 m (82 feet) deep. The water is turquoise, forest surrounds the lake, and there are mountain views in the Zugspitz Arena. Storms have rolled tree trunks into the lake; they now lie underwater and are easy to spot thanks to visibility of about 25 m. The lake belongs to the Hotel MOHR life resort.
Access is by a private toll road that branches off the Fern Pass road (B179), and only in summer. A large paid car park lies on the northeast shore. If you want to save money, park free about 2 km away and walk about 20 minutes along a forest road. A circular path of about 4.7 km runs along the shore. In summer the water is around 18 to 22 °C. According to Tirol Werbung there are no toilets, changing rooms or catering at the lake, so bring everything you need. As the most popular of the Fern Pass lakes, Blindsee can get crowded on summer days.
- Nearest town
- Biberwier, Austria
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 47.3840, 10.8420
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Austria: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t need a GO-Box for distance-based tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- Gerhardhof CampingCampsite17 km from BlindseeTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Blindsee?
Blindsee is in Biberwier, Austria, at GPS 47.3840, 10.8420. It is about 3 km from Lermoos.
Can you camp near Blindsee?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Lermoos, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Blindsee?
Blindsee is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Außerfern: highline179, Plansee and the Fern Pass.
What is there to see near Blindsee?
Places worth a stop nearby: Plansee (11 km), Zugspitze (12 km), Eibsee (13 km) and highline179 (14 km).
When is the best time to visit Blindsee?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)