Mountain hikes Hintersteiner See-Walleralm circuit

Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser / Kaisergebirge
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 12.3 km
Duration: 3:45 h

Beautiful hike around the Hintersteiner See lake and to a small alpine village.

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 12.3 km
  • Duration: 3:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:350 hm
  • Elevation downhill:350 hm
Highest point1,167 m

Starting point

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (889 m)

Finishing point

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (889 m)
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Circular route
  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
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  • December

Trail condition

The composition of the path varies between asphalt and gravelled forest path.

Equipment

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash

Description

The hike starts on the eastern shore of the idyllic Hintersteiner See lake at the Restaurant Seestüberl. First you hike along the southern shore on forest path no. 822 to the Jausenstation Maier. From there, continue along forest path no. 45 to the Walleralm. After a rest in the small "alpine village" (the alpine pastures are not open in winter), take the same route back to the Jausenstation Maier. The last section is along the asphalt path on the northern shore of the lake via the Jausenstation Goingstätt back to the starting point at the Restaurant Seestüberl.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Go to KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”, then ride the hiking bus Hintersteiner See to “Seestüberl Strandbad”.
    More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobility

  • Parking

    Car park next to Seestüberl restaurant, Scheffau (889 m) – pay & display

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