Mountain hikes Bike & Hike lake Seebensee & lake Drachensee

Leutasch /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 31 km
Duration: 4:45 h

Panoramic bike and mountain tour across the Seebennsee lake to the natural jewel, the Drachensee lake.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 31 km
  • Duration: 4:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:820 hm
  • Elevation downhill:815 hm
Highest point 1,897 m

Starting point

Leutasch parking Salzbach (P3-5)

Finishing point

Leutasch parking Salzbach (P3-5)

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Bike: Asphalt, gravel / Hike: coarse gravel

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Equipment

Off-road bike (mountain bike, gravel bike, trekking bike, etc.), helmet, gloves

Suitable equipment is also available in the bike stores in the region.

For the hike: Sturdy hiking shoes, functional clothing, a backpack, water, snacks, alpine experience, and sure-footedness are necessary for this tour! Also recommended: a hiking map or GPS, a first aid kit, sun protection, hiking poles, and an emergency blanket.

Description

Nature jewel: The Gaistal and the lake Seebensee
In 2017 this little paradise was voted the most beautiful place in Tyrol in the tv-show 9 places, 9 treasures. The Gaistal has a length of approx. 16 km and is starting point for many beautiful tours, which all branch off from this valley.

Directions:
The panoramic and only slightly ascending forest path starts at the Salzbach car park and runs along the river Leutascher Ache, passing the huts Gaistal- & Tillfussalm to the lake Seebensee. The last kilometer is steep and partly on coarse gravel. Therefore we recommoned to park the bike at the Seebenalm.
Then it goes steeper uphill to the Seebensee. This crystal clear lake with its Caribbean colours invites you to cool off. After the refreshment it leads further 40 walking minutes very steeply up to the Coburgerhütte. From there you have a breathtaking view of the Seebensee and the Zugspitze. Next to the Coburgerhütte, another natural jewel awaits you, the lake Drachensee.

Details for one direction:

  • Bike route nr. 551: approx. 13 km, 420 hm uphill, 01:45 h, difficulty: medium
  • Hike route: approx. 2 km, 300 hm uphill, 01:00 h, difficulty: medium
If you only hike the tour, it will takes approx. 06:00 h.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the bus to Leutasch and get off at the 'Gaistal/Salzbach' bus stop.

    All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.

    You can find all information about bicycle transportation on the bus here.

    Guest Card = Travel Card: The guest card is valid during your stay as a ticket for all public bus connections in the region (up to Telfs and Mittenwald). In addition, the train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz and the Wildmoosbus are also included. However, a separate ticket must be purchased at the ticket counter for bicycle transportation on the train.

  • Contact

    Bike & Hike Seebensee & Drachensee
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