Maurach on Lake Achensee: Trails, Nature and Water Sports

Maurach lies on a sunny plateau between the Karwendel Nature Park to the west and the Rofan Mountains to the east. Those looking for a combination of lake, mountains, natural history and distinctive forms of transport for their holiday will find a range of inspiration for planning their trip here. Depending on your interests, you can include walking trails, themed paths, swimming, water sports or a ride on the Achensee Railway in your stay.

Trails for Different Discoveries

The Road of Songs runs along the lakeshore and is around 2 kilometres long. The trail is wheelchair accessible and has 12 stations. Each station features a well-known folk song. This means the route combines exercise with a cultural discovery without requiring you to commit to a single museum or event.

The Geo.Weg Achensee in Maurach offers a natural-history addition. This themed trail is around 1 kilometre long and has 10 stations. They explain how the landscape was formed, traces of the Ice Age and fossils. Information panels with brief explanations and display stones that can be touched make the stations tangible points of interest for anyone who wants to learn more about the surrounding area while on the move.

The Rofan nature trail runs for around 1.5 kilometres and covers 200 metres of elevation gain, with seven stations along the way. Those who want to include different types of trails in their daily itinerary can compare this educational trail with the shorter Geo.Weg or the lakeside route. The Wusel lakeside trail is car-free and can be explored on foot or by bicycle. Alongside the themed trails, this also provides options for getting around without car traffic.

Achensee Railway, Lake and Water Experiences

The Achensee Railway also shapes the experience in Maurach. It is Europe's oldest remaining steam-powered rack railway and reaches its terminus in Maurach. For travellers interested in culture, this historic railway is a distinctive feature of holiday planning in its own right. Together with the Road of Songs, it creates a range of options in which technical history, folk-song tradition and the landscape provide different focal points.

With its clear water, Lake Achensee offers families the chance to enjoy swimming. There are also opportunities for water sports. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Maurach for your trip, you can therefore first consider whether your days should focus more on natural-history trails, a train ride, time by the water or a combination of these interests. This allows you to choose your accommodation according to the type of holiday you want, without limiting your trip to a single experience.

Getting There and Orientation

Maurach is the terminus of the Achensee Railway. In addition, Maurach on Lake Achensee can be reached by regional bus routes 8336, 4080 and 390; get off at the Maurach Atoll Achensee stop. You can take these specific travel options into account when planning your accommodation and onward journeys. Those choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Maurach can then set their personal focus between the lakeshore, educational trails, Rofan, the railway and water sports.

More Destinations for Your Search

You can also include Lärchenwiese in your search. Other places for orientation include Vomp, Pill, Hochpillberg, Zellberg, Hippach, Hainzenberg and Achenkirch.

For the higher-level travel overview: Schwaz.