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The Top 20 Lakes in the Alps

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Alps? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Alps’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

View of Lake Eibsee

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Best during the week and when there are no more holidays .. Otherwise a bit crowded.

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View of the Zugspitze from the Eibsee

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Just as beautiful as the view up is the view from above down to the Eibsee. When the sun shines on the Zugspitze in the evening and makes it shimmer …

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View of Lake Garda from the Ponale Trail

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Beautiful Uphill along Lake Garda. Great views.

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View of the Eibsee and Zugspitze from the north shore

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It is worthwhile in any case once around the Eibsee to run.

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Lake Vilsalp

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The Vilsalpsee is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Tannheimer Tal, if not in the whole of Tyrol. Nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by towering …

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Hintersee — East Shore

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Beautifully located mountain lake, which can be surrounded on beautiful paths.

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View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

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On the way to Neuschwanstein Castle there are a few viewpoints from which you have a wonderful view of the valley.

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Lake Alpsee

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Swimming here in the crystal clear water in summer and the view of the mountain panorama with the castles, what more could you ask for.

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View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

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Picturesque reflect the mountains in the deep blue water and on the other side of the lake you can see the castles Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau.

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Lake Seebensee

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Picturesque lake, easy to reach from the mountain station of the Ehrwalder Almbahn via forest roads or small hiking trails.

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Lake Königssee

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The Königssee lies like a fjord between steeply rising gray rock faces. The almost 2,000 meter high walls are so steep that they plunge seamlessly into the water of the …

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The Top 20 Lakes in the Alps

View of Lake Eibsee

View of the Zugspitze from the Eibsee

View of Lake Garda from the Ponale Trail

View of the Eibsee and Zugspitze from the north shore

Lake Vilsalp

Hintersee — East Shore

View of Alpsee and Hohenschwangau Castle

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View of the Alpsee, Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle

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