Lünersee

Lünersee is a high mountain lake located in the Brandnertal valley, surrounded by steep limestone walls of the Rätikon range. The water sits at about 1,970 meters in elevation and displays a deep blue color shaped by the lake's depth and water clarity.

The lake formed naturally as a high mountain basin in the Alps long ago. In the 20th century, a dam was built to hold back the water and turn it into a reservoir for power generation.

Local fishing traditions continue at the lake, where anglers obtain daily permits to catch trout during the summer and autumn seasons.

A cable car connects the valley directly to the lake, saving visitors from a strenuous hike. A walking path circles the water's edge, allowing people to explore the shoreline and enjoy different viewpoints along the way.

The water feeds multiple power plants across the region and supplies a significant portion of local energy needs. This industrial role remains hidden from most visitors who focus only on the landscape.

Location: Vandans

Elevation above the sea: 1,970 m

GPS coordinates: 47.05000,9.75000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:53