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The Top 20 Lakes around Werfen

Looking to visit the best lakes around Werfen? 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 Werfen’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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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Königssee Boat Pier

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From here by boat to the Saletalm or St. Bartholomä. The ships stop in the middle of the lake and play the echo for the passengers with the trumpet.

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Fischunkelalm at Obersee

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The area is really breathtaking !!

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Boathouses on Lake Königssee

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Boatyard Koenigssee:
The part of the company with the highest turnover employs around 80 people. All 19 passenger boats have been powered purely electrically since 1909. The electricity for this …

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Archenkanzel

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Although my picture is from 2006, the view on the Koenigssee has been fantastic.

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View of the Königssee

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The Königssee, always impressive the deep blue water.

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Seeklause and Triftsteg at the Königssee

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The Königssee is separated from the Königsseer Ache in the far north by the Seeklause - a weir to regulate the lake with a wooden bridge for pedestrians and a …

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Boathouse on the south shore of the Obersee

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In Obersee are numerous fish species, including especially Arctic char and lake trout. With luck, they can be observed.

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Prinzensee

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Cozy benches, perfectly furnished for a long break with a book or just to relax. I haven't seen a prince yet, though. :)

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Salet Pier at Lake Königssee

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Those who stop here directly at the inn are missing out on something! Better to hike to the Obersee and (if you have good shoes) continue to the Fischunkelalm. A …

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Königssee Boathouses and Pier

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After a long bike ride, we reached our original destination here at Königssee and spent a few more days here. A ride on the electric boats is a must, and …

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