Top 6 Lakes around St.Johann im Saggautal

The lakes in the St. Johann im Saggautal area are nestled within the picturesque South Styrian Wine Country, offering a diverse range of experiences. You'll find natural swimming lakes, serene ponds, and lakes integrated with camping facilities, all set amidst a beautiful hilly landscape.

The Gleinstätten Natural Swimming Lake and Campsite is particularly well-suited for families. It features a 12,000 m² water surface, extensive sunbathing lawns, a water slide, a children's playground, and facilities for beach volleyball and table tennis. The water temperature typically ranges from 23° to 25°C in summer, with excellent water quality.

Beyond swimming, you can enjoy various activities. At Gleinstätten Natural Swimming Lake, there's a raft island, footbridges, a diving board, table soccer, slacklining, and badminton. The adjacent fishing pond is available for anglers. At Lake Sulm, you can go pedal boating, stand-up paddling, and even ice skating in winter. Yoga is also offered lakeside.

Yes, for a tranquil experience, Puschnig Pond offers two idyllic ponds that are perfect for lingering. There's even a small hut at the lakeside for shelter. Kapla Lake is also known as a quiet spot to relax and enjoy a snack.

While Lake Sulm was historically a bathing lake, public bathing operations ceased in summer 2024. It now primarily functions as a campsite, though it remains popular for activities like pedal boating and stand-up paddling.

Yes, both Gleinstätten Natural Swimming Lake and Lake Sulm offer camping. Gleinstätten has a campsite with 40 pitches and modern sanitary facilities. Camping Sulmsee provides a luxurious experience with 88 spacious pitches, modern amenities, and e-bike rentals.

At Naturbadesee Gleinstätten, dogs are generally allowed in the area, but not in the main bathing section. There is a dedicated dog access point. For other lakes, it's advisable to check local regulations or signage.

The summer months are ideal for visiting, especially if you plan to swim, as water temperatures at lakes like Naturbadesee Gleinstätten are pleasant (23°-25°C). The surrounding South Styrian Wine Country is also beautiful for hiking and cycling during spring and autumn.

Absolutely. The area around the lakes is excellent for outdoor activities. Numerous hiking and cycling trails pass directly by Naturbadesee Gleinstätten. Around Sulmsee, you can enjoy hiking through vineyards and cycling along the Sulm River. You can find detailed routes for cycling at Cycling around St.Johann im Saggautal, gravel biking at Gravel biking around St.Johann im Saggautal, and MTB trails at MTB Trails around St.Johann im Saggautal.

Yes, at Naturbadesee Gleinstätten, a gastronomy pavilion provides refreshments and snacks. The region around Sulmsee is known for its local "Buschenschank" (traditional wine taverns) where you can enjoy regional specialties and wine.

The lakes are generally well-accessible by car. For instance, Naturbadesee Gleinstätten has parking available nearby. Given the region's focus on tourism, most prominent lakes will have designated parking areas.