Discover Heiterwang: Lake, Culture and Trails

Heiterwang combines experiences by the lake, historic culture and varied trails within a compact village setting. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Heiterwang can shape their holiday around different interests: by the water, with art and history, on a hike or in winter at the Karlift ski lift. The defining feature is Lake Heiterwang, which is connected to Lake Plansee by a 300 m long connecting canal.

Water and trails around Heiterwang

Rowing, surfing, swimming, diving and fishing are possible at Lake Heiterwang. This gives the lake a range of recreational options, from active hours on the water to time spent on the shore. A signposted circular trail around Lake Heiterwang starts at the Seestraße car park. If you like planning your days on foot, this starting point can be taken into account when arranging your excursion.

Lake Plansee also offers different hiking perspectives. The circular hike runs either directly along the lakeshore or on a panoramic trail around the lake. In the Heiterwang area, it is classified as moderately difficult, is 14.6 km long and takes 3:30 hours. This information helps you compare the hike with your personal ideas about distance and how to structure your day, without committing your entire holiday to a single activity.

Church Art and History

The protected historic area in Heiterwang includes the parish church of Our Lady of the Assumption, the cemetery and war memorials for the First and Second World Wars. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary contains frescoes by Josef Anton Walch from Kaufbeuren dating from 1750. It also features Rococo stucco by Josef Fischer from Füssen. Anyone wishing to combine experiences in nature with cultural impressions during their holiday will find a distinct focus here away from the lake and hiking trail.

Culinary Enjoyment and Varied Holiday Days

The restaurant by the lake is also part of the local experience. Cheese and wine tastings are offered there in the hotel's almost 100-year-old vaulted wine cellar. This can be a suitable complement to an active day if you would like to add a culinary experience to your stay.

In the cold season, the ski area at the Karlift ski lift provides an option for beginners and families. The A15 Moos cross-country ski trail runs level along the canal towards Lake Heiterwang. This allows winter activities and the waterside landscape to be combined within a varied daily programme.

Arrival and Choosing Your Holiday Destination

Heiterwang railway station is a stop for services between Reutte and Vils, as well as between Bichlbach, Lermoos, Ehrwald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany and Innsbruck. There is no ticket counter; tickets are available on the train. Lake Heiterwang, the excursion destination, is about a 20-minute walk from the station. When choosing your accommodation in Heiterwang, this information may be important for planning your personal journey and deciding how much importance to place on the lake, culture, hiking or winter activities.

Other Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare other destinations besides Heiterwang, you can expand your search to Vorderhornbach, Vils, Lermoos, Lechaschau, Hinterhornbach, Tannheim, Mitteregg and Berwang.

For the higher-level travel overview: Reutte.