Lungau does not do beach clubs. It does dark, cold, perfectly clear water with a mountain behind it.
The one you came for
Prebersee — moor lake, 1,514 m, flat 45-minute loop, swimable (bravely), huts in season. 22 minutes from the apartment. Full place guide →
For hikers
The Landschitzseen tarns above Lessach reward a proper mountain walk with water nobody else reached that day.
Rules of alpine swimming
- Enter decisively; hesitation is the enemy.
- Three strokes minimum or it doesn’t count.
- The warm rock afterwards is 80% of the experience.
FAQ
Can you swim in Prebersee?
Yes — it is the classic Lungau swim. The moor water is dark, clean, and cold; July and August are the mildest months.
What is the most beautiful lake in Lungau?
Prebersee is the consensus pick — a moor lake at 1,514 m under the Preber with a flat loop trail and huts in season.