Arrival by public transport
Take the bus to the Mandarfen Rifflseebahn stop.
Fancy some altitude training? On the Plodersee loop in the rear Pitztal valley, you get this for free. The route leads up to over 2,500 meters above sea level and the water view of the high alpine mountain nature is simply stunning.
The starting point Mandarfen in the Pitztal is already at 1,650 meters. From here, you head up to the Riffelsee lake. Along the rushing mountain stream and past numerous waterfalls, you reach the beautiful Plodersee lake. On the way down, you need to be careful again on the narrow path before returning to the starting point from the Taschachalm without any difficulty.
Starting in Mandarfen, cross the bridge to the mountain rescue building and then turn right and follow the signposts to “Hirschtal / Rifflsee Lake”. The steep path leads through the Hirschtal valley up to Rifflsee Lake. The path continues just below the mountain restaurant Sunna Alm / top station Rifflsee gondola to the lake. Continue to run along the lakeshore to the Wurmtal valley and follow the signposts to Plodersee Lake. Past rushing mountain brooks and waterfalls follow the path until you reach the fork and then turn left to Plodersee Lake. Once there, do not descend via the steep ski slope but continue to run straight ahead following the markings, then follow the path down into the valley. Take care along a steep path (slip hazard) downhill and cross the Grubenkopf chairlift (only operational in winter) until you reach a fork, then follow signposts to the catered mountain hut Taschachalm down into the valley. Once there, it is an easy road back down to your starting point in Mandarfen.
Take the bus to the Mandarfen Rifflseebahn stop.
Parking is available at the Rifflseebahn.
Plodersee Runde
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