"Scheffau" Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser by scottishvisitor

Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser Travel Guide: 28 reviews and 49 photos

The Wonderful Lake

We saw little of Scheffau the smallest of the villages in the Going Valley our main purpose on a beautiful Summer's day was to see the magical Hintersteinersee - a long name whose translation was lost to me :) I dd find out hinter means behind and see means lake! If anyone can enlighten me on the middle = steiner I would greatly appreciate the complete translation. Simply in English for me a place of great natural beauty and a day spent completely in my element.

Last visit to Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 22, 2007
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Reviews (8)

Take along some sunscreen wipes - Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser

Take along some sunscreen wipes What to Pack (1)

Although I always applied sun screen before going out for a day trip in the morning. I also took along some sunscreen... more travel advice

The Magic Lake - Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser

The Legend of the Lake Local Customs (1)

This is a magical location and what's a bit of magic without a bit of mythical folklore. Many years ago where the lake... more travel advice

The Lake with its Island - Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser

Take a long walk by the Lake Shore Things to Do (3)

The Hintersteinersee covers an area of 56 hectacers and is 36 meters deep it is situated 900 meters above sea level. The... more travel advice

This road may seem a quiet track - Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser

This road may seem a quiet track Warnings Or Dangers (1)

The road (realy just a track) which winds its way along the lake shore would be the perfect place to walk. The downside... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Take the free bus

Restaurants (1)
Pick your own trout

Comments (20)

Yaqui Feb 22, 2010 at 8:04 PM Report Abuse

The lake does look magical and so beautiful. I enjoyed your tips and photographs.
Bwana_Brown Jan 3, 2010 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

Joan, this is a very nice little page on beautiful Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser! It looks like a very relaxing spot, especially now that winter is upon us once again! May you have a Happy New Year and safe travels in 2010.
lynnehamman May 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely spot this is. I loved your explanation of the Magic Lake legend. Photos are excellent. And packing list tip is handy.
VeronicaG Mar 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM Report Abuse

Hintersteinersee seems a natural place of beauty. I can see why you savored your time there....
volopolo Jan 19, 2009 at 6:26 AM Report Abuse

Excellent forest picture
Tusnelda Jul 31, 2008 at 7:18 AM Report Abuse

"Stein" means stone, but the "steiner" in Hintersteinersee refers to a local family. The Steiners also have a mountain meadow named after them. Jakob Steiner rents to vacationers who want to live on a farm and teaches/coaches skiing.
JLBG Jun 12, 2008 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

This Hintersteinersee looks a very peaceful place to spend a few days. My knowledge of German is limited but I feel it should mean something like "the lake behind (or among) the rocks"
robertgaz Apr 16, 2008 at 4:38 PM Report Abuse

What a beaut spot to enjoy the sun and a swim!
HORSCHECK Nov 14, 2007 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

Another fabulous page of yours. I was once here for skiing in winter time and remember that they have one of the largest skiing areas.
toonsarah Oct 21, 2007 at 7:38 AM Report Abuse

Your photos capture the tranquility of the lake-shore (away from the families!) so well - I felt relaved just sharing this pretty spot "virtually" with you