フェルンシュタイン湖での周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Great place to take a break

The path up to the ruins is steep but ok, however the way back down again (on the side of the island nearest the bridge) was very difficult. It was not an “easy” path at all. We needed to hold on to tree roots where the path had disintegrated to stop us from sliding down to the bottom as there were a lot of loose rocks and gravel.

The lake is a real insider tip and, as far as I know, privately owned, but open to everyone. The idyllic setting is unfortunately somewhat marred by the nearby Fernpass road and traffic noise, but it's still worth seeing. A very beautiful lake with clear water, perfect for a leisurely stroll around it. The Sigmundsburg Castle ruins on the peninsula in the middle of the lake should be enjoyed with caution; you have to be aware of constant rockfall here. Unfortunately, it's slowly crumbling away...

Siegmundsburg - steep short climb, but worthwhile

The ruins of the former Sigmundsburg Castle stand on a wooded island in Lake Fernstein. Only the remains of the ruins remain. It is one of the seven castles built in Tyrol by Archduke Sigmund the Rich. The ruins (sometimes called Sigmundsberg) – completely hidden by forest – are barely visible from the shore.

Nice view. The noise from the heavily traveled Fern Pass is a constant nuisance

small waterfall, right on the trail.

How arduous it must have been to cross the Fernpass in Roman times.