Reservoir Soboth
Eibiswald
The fjord-like mountain lake enchants with its picturesque appearance and pleasant water temperatures. Fed by two streams of the southern Koralpe, the lake, which is over 80 hectares, is very popular. This applies equally to guests of the hiking village and to the population of the region.
The Soboth reservoir was constructed in the early 1990s as a storage lake for the hydroelectric power plant "Koralpe" located in Lavamünd and extends over two federal states. Through the construction of a spill dam, it resembles a natural mountain lake at an altitude of 1080m.
Already during its construction, consideration was given to tourism. The lake is also used as a bathing lake in summer, especially on particularly hot days. Today, guests of the hiking village have large, well-maintained sunbathing areas with restrooms and kiosks, boat docks, a non-swimmer area, a caravan campsite, a diving tank filling station, and ample parking available along the mountain lake.
The lake has been integrated into the village's network of hiking trails. The access road along the shore has created walking and running paths, as well as opportunities to take walks with dogs.
Two dining options are available: on one hand, "Alice am See," which is located directly on the dam and offers a beautiful view over the lake from its terrace, and on the other hand, the dive meeting point, approximately 1km from the federal road towards St. Vinzenz, where divers can refill their tanks.
Furthermore, camping is also allowed at the Soboth reservoir; for more information, please visit www.eibiswald.gv.at.
DOGS
Dogs are allowed at the Soboth reservoir. Please ensure a considerate coexistence and mutual safety. Dogs must be supervised in such a way that they do not endanger or disturb other bathers and animals. Furthermore, you are requested to dispose of waste properly.
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Freely accessible. Paid parking.
The parking fee is obligatory in the area of the parking lots at the Soboth reservoir, which are marked by signs with the inscription "Fee-paying parking lots". Pay parking: Daily from 08:00 to 18:00 o'clock.
Prices up to one hour no fee from 1 hour to 3 hours € 2,00 over 3 hours (daily rate) € 5,00 Annual ticket (01 January to 31 December) € 30,00