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Gurgling springs, crystal-clear mountain streams, thundering floods in the gorges and well-tempered bathing lakes make summer in Alpbachtal a wet pleasure.
Alpbachtal - Nestled between the Rofan Mountains and the Kitzbühel Alps lies the Alpbachtal region in the heart of Tyrol. Torrents and gorges as well as the well-tempered lakes offer the perfect way to cool off in record heat.
The element of water plays a major role in the Alpbachtal. Until 1966, the Brandenberger Ache was one of the largest timber drifts in Central Europe. Even though the timber has long been transported down into the valley by road, the footpaths created during this time offer hikers a unique natural spectacle, as do the Tiefenbachklamm and Kaiserklamm gorges. The name suggests that the Kaiserklamm was once home to Austrian blue bloods. Sisi and Franz stayed at the "Kaiserhaus" inn at the entrance to the Kaiserklamm gorge. The room they stayed in has been preserved in its original state to this day. You hike through the gorge on safe paths and have a magnificent view of the roaring spray and rock passages. If you want to experience the gorge up close, the only option is to jump into the water or do water sports. At Sport Ossi in Kramsach you can book white water swimming, rafting and tubing. The Kaiserklamm and Tiefenbachklamm gorges are open daily from May to the end of October, except on rainy days. The Kundl Gorge is shrouded in legend. A dragon is said to have lived there, biting into the rock during a battle and creating the unique scenery. Hikers can cool their feet in the wide banks of the Wildschönauer Ache stream. If your legs are too tired for the subsequent return journey, you can simply take the slow train back.
In addition to the exciting gorges, there are also the well-tempered bathing lakes. The Reintaler Seenplatte lies between two hills near Kramsach. Due to the particularly high level of sunshine, the water in the lakes is warmer, ideal for families with children. There is also the option of hiring a rowing boat and enjoying the marvellous views of the surrounding area during the boat trip.
The largest of the Kramsach lakes (29.4 hectares) is the Reintalersee. The lake is divided into three basins. In addition to a newly developed barrier-free hiking trail along the lake, there is also a playground for children. If you buy a fishing licence, you can cast your line on the shore of the lake and wait for the fish to bite. The natural bathing lake is one of the warmest bathing lakes in Tyrol. Three campsites and the Reintalersee via ferrata are located in the immediate vicinity. The deep blue Reither See is located in the centre of Reith im Alpbachtal behind the church. It is only around 1.45 hectares in size and is one of the smaller bathing lakes in Tyrol. Lake Zireiner See, which owes its nickname "the blue eye" to its colour, lies at 1,800 metres and is the destination of many hikers who enjoy the cool water after a mountain tour.
The turquoise-green Frauensee is one of the smaller lakes in the region with a proud depth of 40 metres. The mountain lake reaches a temperature of up to 24 degrees in summer. The idyllic Berglsteinersee is located between Breitenbach and Kramsach. It is a shallow mountain lake and warms up quickly in summer. Here, the eye "swims" along, as it is surrounded by forest and reed landscape, and the shimmering play of sun and shadow on the surface of the water alone has a stimulating effect on the senses. A real insider tip is the Badl Breitenbach - a natural bathing lake hidden in the forest. The lake is part of the leisure centre in Breitenbach with sunbathing lawns, football pitches and a playground.