You probably know this one: When you're out and about in the mountains on a really hot summer's day, you want nothing more than to cool off in the lake from midday onwards. If you decide to go on a mountain tour to the Pendling near Kufstein, you can do just that afterwards - in beautiful Lake Thiersee.

Let's go: From the hiking parking lot to the summit

We park the car at Gasthof Schneeberg in Thiersee for a fee of 3 euros and off we go up the path. At the possible turn-offs, we don't take the path to the right up to the Kala Alm, but follow the signs to the left towards the summit. This way, our route doesn't follow the rather "boring" road (which turns into a mega toboggan run in winter!), but we hike along a smaller, winding path through the forest. An absolute plus in summer: it's wonderfully shady all the time.

Summit view and Pendlinghaus

We've done it! After a short, final stretch in the sun, we can now enjoy the fantastic view. The Inn and Kufstein lie at our feet and we can see the Wilder Kaiser. You can also spot the Großvenediger from the summit. Just a few meters below the summit is the Pendlinghaus with a large sun terrace. Here we meet many bikers who have cycled up the road. We (still) decide against a snack and set off on the descent.

Via the Heimkehrerkreuz to the Kala Alm

On the descent, it is worth taking another short diversion from the path: If you follow the signs to "Heimkehrerkreuz", you will not only be rewarded with absolute silence in the forest, but - once you reach the small vantage point - you can also enjoy your first view of Lake Thiersee.

But despite all the anticipation of swimming, hunger wins out first. On our way down is the Kala Alm, a beautiful hut with a large terrace and really good food. A plus point for anyone traveling with children: There is a playground with a trampoline and plenty of space for the little ones to run around.

Off into the cool water: the Thiersee lido

With dumplings and spaetzle and lots and lots of Almdudler in our stomachs, we set off on the rest of the descent until we arrive back at the hikers' parking lot. Now we descend a few more meters to Thiersee. Admission to the lido with sunbathing area, kiosk, pedal boat and SUP hire as well as a slide into the lake costs 4 euros for the whole day. And it's really worth it, because Lake Thiersee is simply a beautiful color and is not overcrowded despite the good weather. We spend a few more hours at the lake before heading back to Munich. A perfect summer day in the mountains comes to an end!

Directions & Co: What you need to know

Directions: By car, take the A8 to the 101-Dreieck Inntal interchange and then follow the signs for the A93 towards Kufstein/Austria. Continue on the Austrian A12, where you take the exit Kufstein Nord/Kufstein Zentrum. Then follow Rosenheimer Str./B175 via Thierseestraße, Krückl, Kirchdorf and Mitterland to Schneeberg.

Difficulty: Easy hike that does not require a high degree of surefootedness/experience. It is therefore also easy to do with children.

Duration of the tour in total: approx. 3.5 hours

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