The Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs are among the most impressive natural and
engineering landmarks in the Zell am See–Kaprun region. Located high in the Alps, these
reservoirs are surrounded by steep mountain slopes, glaciers, and dramatic scenery.
Visitors reach the reservoirs via a combination of buses and cable transport, making the
journey part of the experience. At the top, walking paths and viewing platforms allow
travelers to admire the vast water surfaces, dam walls, and surrounding peaks.
For travelers, the Kaprun High Mountain Reservoirs offer a unique blend of alpine nature,
photography opportunities, and a sense of scale rarely found elsewhere in Austria.
- 🌉 Walk across the 107m-high Mooser dam for dizzying views of the valley floor 🏔️
- 🚠 Ride the Lärchwand Inclined Lift, Europe’s largest open funicular-style lift ⚙️
- 📸 Capture panoramic reflections of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in the turquoise water 🌊
- ⚡ Explore the “Electricity Adventure World” to see how Alpine hydropower works 💡
- 🧗 Bravely climb the MOBO107 via ferrata located directly on the dam wall 🧗♂️
- 🚌 Take local Bus 660 from Kaprun or Zell am See to the Kesselfall valley station 🎫
- 🚠 Experience the Lärchwand Inclined Lift for a scenic climb up the mountain 🌲
- 🚗 Park for free in the large multi-story parking garage at the Kesselfall-Alpenhaus 🅿️
- 🎟️ Purchase tickets online to skip the queues at the Kesselfall ticket office 💳
- 🧥 Pack a windbreaker and warm layers, as temperatures are 10–15°C cooler than in town 🌬️
- 🕒 Aim to catch the earliest buses (starting at 08:10 AM) to avoid afternoon wait times 🌅
- 🥾 Wear non-slip hiking boots for walking on the dam walls and alpine trails 👟
- 💳 Use your Zell am See-Kaprun Summer Card for free transport and dam tours 🆓
- 🚐 09:00 AM – Depart from Kesselfall-Alpenhaus via shuttle and inclined lift 🚠
- 🌉 10:30 AM – Walk the Mooser dam and join a guided tour of the wall’s interior 👷
- 🍲 12:30 PM – Enjoy a traditional “Brettljause” lunch at the Restaurant Mooserboden 🥨
- 🥾 02:00 PM – Take the easy 45-minute “Herb Trail” hike down to Fürthermoar Alm 🌼
