How should you choose an area?
Piburger See near Oetz is a protected mountain lake, separate from the Ötztaler Ache river. Rowing boats are available at the southern shore; Piburg and Oetz are useful reference points for reaching the lake on foot.
Walk to the lake from Piburg or Oetz and confirm that rowing-boat rental is open before travelling. The documented departure is at the bathing facility on the southern shore. Neither village is a free launch site or permission to bring your own craft.

