Fürstenhaus am Achensee is an ideal starting point for your hiking holiday in Tyrol: with 500 km of marked hiking trails in the Karwendel and Rofan mountains, you’re sure to find the right hike for you. Whether you’d prefer a scenic Alpine hike or a challenging trek up to the 2,457 m peak of the Sonnjoch – you’ll get to enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery and a view of the lake throughout your journey.

At Tyrol’s Achensee region is a dream destination for climbers! With 250 climbing routes, 8 via ferrata routes and a forest high-ropes course, this region is a real climber’s paradise. These varied routes will take you through two different mountain ranges at once: the Rofan and the Karwendel mountains.

There are some particularly scenic climbing routes to explore – for example, the five-summit via ferrata route, which takes you over central peaks of the Rofan mountains. The routes are very flexible; experienced climbers can conquer the whole distance, while beginners are free to tackle individual sections. The Karwendel mountains are home to the Lamsenjoch Alpine climbing area, while the forest high-ropes course in Achenkirch promises climbing fun for all ages.

The clear waters of Lake Achensee are also the perfect quality for diving: on the eastern shore of the lake, you’ll find a designated diving zone, where you can gain an insight into the local fish and plant species, and discover some striking gullies and rock faces. You can get a diving permit and find out more about diving in Lake Achensee at the ‘Camping Schwarzenau’ camp site or at the Maritime Administration office.

The wind conditions at Lake Achensee are popular and valued among not only water-sports fans but also paragliders. The region is home to one of the best and most beautiful flying areas in Austria, surrounded by the Rofan and Karwendel mountains. Ideal temperatures combined with an impressive mountain and lake landscape – which is also well worth seeing from above. One particularly popular option is paragliding from the Zwölferkopf, which is easy to reach via the Karwendel cable car. Lake Achensee is not only an El Dorado for experienced paragliders – you can also get your first taste of flying and that unique sense of freedom on tandem flights with trained and experienced pilots. Another impressive spectacle is the ‘Achensee Xtreme – Hike & Fly’ event in May, whose participants first run up the Zwölferkopf and then fly down into the valley.

A holiday at Fürstenhaus Am Achensee is also the perfect opportunity to play some golf in Tyrol, with two golf courses to choose from in a stunning setting: the 18-hole golf course in Pertisau, located just a stone’s throw from the hotel, and the 9-hole course in Achenkirch. At these locations, hotel guests enjoy a 20% discount on the green fee and get to experience two of the most beautiful golf courses in the Alps.

At the 18-hole Leading Course in Pertisau, you’ll find everything an avid golfer could wish for: a gently sloping but playfully challenging course at an altitude of approx. 1,000 m with a magnificent view of the lake and mountains, a driving range that can be played on both sides, a practice area with chipping greens, a putting green and sheltered teeing grounds. And if you’d also like to use your holiday at Lake Achensee as an opportunity to improve your skills on the green, our golf pro Tom Fankhauser is here to provide advice and guidance to golfers of all abilities – making the Fürstenhaus your very own golf hotel by Lake Achensee!

With 183 km of designated running routes, ideal conditions for runners of all abilities and top international events, the Achensee region is a hotspot for runners! The short, circular routes on flat terrain are ideal for beginners (or for those taking up running again after a break) or for a leisurely circuit, while on the longer, medium-to-difficult routes, even experienced runners are sure to work up a good sweat. But no matter how far or high up your run takes you, you’ll be able to breathe a sigh of relief at the end with a view of the mountains and the lake before you.

Every year, there are several top international events held at Lake Achensee, which are great fun for runners and spectators alike. The Achensee Trail Hero starts at the end of June and the legendary ‘Karwendelmarsch’ is held on the last weekend in August. On the ‘Karwendelmarsch’, ambitious, élite mountain runners cover 52 km across the entire Karwendel Alpine Park. Finally, at the start of September, there’s the Achenseelauf, Austria’s most beautiful panoramic run, where ambitious guests race alongside top athletes. Whether you’re taking part or just watching, these events are real highlights of a summer at Lake Achensee!