Highway Lakes — Blindsee &Weißensee
5.5KM
0.1kM
1d
The Blindsee and Weißensee lie below the Fernpass road in Tyrol, Austria. The trail forms a short loop around Blindsee and includes an optional detour to Weißensee. The lakes are surrounded by limestone slopes and mixed forest, offering clear water and alpine scenery.
Mission Directive / X-Factor
“The trail provides a high-altitude lake circuit with clear water, limestone cliffs, and forested surroundings, offering a distinct alpine lake experience.”
Hazard Assessment
The path around the Blindsee is narrow and features many wet tree roots.
MITIGATION: Wear shoes with rubber lugs; be careful when stepping near the western shore where the path is more rugged.
Critical Loadout
Water Logistics
HIKING
PATHWAY
Fernpass, Tyrol // hiking
Blindsee Parking
Exit the Fernpass road to the toll road down to the lake.
Blindsee Circuit
Walking counter-clockwise around the emerald lake. Best light in the morning.
Weißensee Detour
Short extension to the smaller, more swampy but vibrant Weißensee.
Swim & Relax
Enjoy the beach area at the Blindsee north shore.
| Step | Sector / Waypoint | Dist. | Gain (↑m) | Duration | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blindsee Parking Exit the Fernpass road to the toll road ... | 10 min | --- | 10 min | Standard Segment |
| 2 | Blindsee Circuit Walking counter-clockwise around the eme... | 1 hour | --- | 1 hour | Standard Segment |
| 3 | Weißensee Detour Short extension to the smaller, more swa... | 30 min | --- | 30 min | Standard Segment |
| 4 | Swim & Relax Enjoy the beach area at the Blindsee nor... | 30 min | --- | 30 min | Standard Segment |
Technical Specifications
DOC_REF: GOLDEN_HIKING_AT_014Refuge Capacity
Schloss Fernsteinsee or hotels in nearby Biberwier/Lermoos.
Regulatory
- Permit NONE
- Authority n/a
No hiking permit.
Climatology
- OptimalJun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Beautiful in summer for swimming. In autumn, the surrounding larch trees turn golden, creating a spectacular color contrast.
Emergency / Comms
- Rescue (EU) 112 ACTIVE
- Signal Full
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