Lünersee circular route

Tour description

Lake Lünersee lies at an elevation of 1,970 meters and is considered the turquoise-blue pearl of the Rätikon. It was once the largest natural mountain lake in the Eastern Alps; today, it is one of the largest reservoirs in western Austria. In 1959, its capacity was expanded by an imposing dam. The alpine pastures around the lake have always been used by farmers from the Montafon, even though Lake Lünersee lies at the end of the Brandnertal Valley and belongs to the municipality of Vandans.

In 2019, Lünersee was named Austria’s most beautiful place on the TV show “9 Places – 9 Treasures.” On a hike around the lake, you can explore the alpine flora in the nature reserve and, with a little luck, spot chamois, ibex, or marmots.