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Irrsee

The Irrsee in Austria is a picturesque lake known for its idyllic location and clear waters. It offers a variety of activities such as hiking, cycling, and water sports.

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Attractions at Irrsee


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Bicycle Rides · Bad Ischl region
R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 303.6 km
Duration 22:20 h
Ascent 2,013 m
Descent 1,791 m

The Salzkammergut Cycle Path offers the direct route to the summer retreat.Like the former Ischlerbahn, it brings you to Lake Wolfgang and the ...

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from Salzkammergut Tourismus,   Salzkammergut - BergeSeen
Bicycle Rides · MondSeeLand
Mondsee LAND ART Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.9 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 393 m
Descent 420 m

This bike route takes you to all 7 Mondsee LAND ART projects: (A) Karl-Heinz Klopf / Once Forty(B) Sjoerd Buisman / Phyllotaxis-Irrsee(C) Benoit ...

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from Juliane Trempler,   Community
Bicycle Rides · MondSeeLand
Pleasure bike tour around the Irrsee
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 34.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 306 m
Descent 319 m

Starting from our guesthouse, this leisurely bike route takes us once around the Irrsee and through the small village of Zell am Moos back to ...

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from Kathrin Haas,   Community
Hiking Trail · Salzkammergut Mountains
Hike at the northern moor of the Irrsee (barrier-free)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 1:19 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 34 m

An easy hike on paved roads and paths, but with some long gradual climbs. The landscape dominated by meadows and the northern moor has an ...

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from Josef Limberger,   alpenvereinaktiv
Hiking Trail · Zell am Moos
BergeSeen Trail I2: Zell/Moos - Mondsee
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 17.5 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 114 m

Long, but very scenic varied hike along the lake shore, through farmland and a small forest gorge; you are on little trafficked side roads and ...

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from Wolfgang Heitzmann/Kompass Verlag,   Salzkammergut - BergeSeen
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 31.6 km
Duration 2:08 h
Ascent 439 m
Descent 368 m

A more than interesting alternative for the route between St. Lorenz and Köstendorf. The bike route here follows the Salzkammergut Cycle Path and ...

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from Sabine Zölß, Alpstein GmbH,   Euregio Radgruppe - SalzburgerLand, Chiemgau, Chiemsee-Alpenland, Berchtesgadener Land
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 93 m
Descent 12 m

Scenically varied hike on hardly trafficked side roads and marked paths.

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from Wolfgang Heitzmann/Kompass Verlag,   Salzkammergut - BergeSeen
Bicycle Rides · Innviertel
Over the Mondseeberg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 61.5 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 714 m
Descent 715 m

Scenic bike route in the hilly Alpine foothills of Upper Austria and Salzburg. The length of the route and the elevation profile require a certain ...

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from Adi Falb,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 337.7 km
Duration 24:45 h
Ascent 2,400 m
Descent 2,400 m

The 5-6 day bike journey takes us through the oldest Bavarian settlement area, through a wonderful lake landscape, and through scenic moorlands.

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from Sibylla Högele,   Community
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 21.6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 166 m

Directions from the Oberhofen/Irrsee-Zell am Moos train station to the Darchenwand via ferrata.

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from Florian Leibetseder,   Community
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The Irrsee is located in the Salzkammergut, a region in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Surrounded by gentle hills and dense forests, the lake extends over an area of about 3 square kilometers.

One of the most beautiful spots at Irrsee is the Litzlberg peninsula. Here you will also find Litzlberg Castle, a historic building from the 15th century with an impressive park.

Yes, you can swim in the Irrsee! The water of the lake has drinking water quality and invites visitors to swim and relax. There are several public bathing spots along the shore.

The Irrsee has a maximum depth of about 18 meters and is home to a variety of fish species such as pike, zander, carp, and trout.

Touristically Relevant Attractions:

  • Litzlberg Castle
  • St. Lorenz Church

Cultural Highlights & Events:

  • Irrsee Festival - A traditional festival with music, dance, and regional specialties

Culinary Specialties:

The region around the Irrsee is known for its delicious regional specialties. Be sure to try the fresh fish from the lake, such as trout or zander. The Salzkammergut cheese, a spicy cheese, is also a popular delicacy.

Outdoor Activities:

  • Hiking - There are numerous hiking trails around the lake offering breathtaking views.
  • Cycling - Discover the picturesque landscape of the Salzkammergut by bike.
  • Water Sports - Besides swimming, visitors can also try sailing, surfing, and stand-up paddling.

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  • October 22, 2022
    Romana Sammern
    October 18, 2022
    Kunst und Natur - eine tolle Kombination. Das Sehzeichen in Unterach ist etwas schwer zu finden.
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    Photo: Romana Sammern, Community
    Written October 22, 2022
    Bicycle Rides
    Mondsee LAND ART Route
  • June 03, 2022
    Conny Birnbacher
    Eine wunderschöne Rundtour abseits vom Verkehr. Ausblicke, Natur pur, Sicht auf die Berge, viele pittoreske Seen und zwei Burgen inklusive. Wirklich empfehlenswert!
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    Written June 03, 2022
  • September 26, 2016
    Stefan König
    September 23, 2016
    Sind die tour entsprechend der Empfehlung nachgelaufen und waren von der westseite begeistert...ruhig und wunderschöne blicke...die seite neben der straße ist nicht ganz so traumhaft...aber die runde sicher wiederholungswürdig...besonders mit anschließendem sprung ins nass go for it!!
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    Written September 26, 2016
  • March 16, 2015
    Juergen Schlotze
    Super Strecke!
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    Written March 16, 2015

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