Mountain Hike
Obernberger See

This hike leads through the Obernbergtal Valley, a protected area of outstanding natural beauty, to the Obernberger See lake at around 1,600 metres above sea level. This lake is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. Its deep blue water, quaint bridge, small chapel (Kapelle Maria am See) on the left bank and spectacular backdrop of the mighty Tribulaun mountains make for a memorable day out. There is a well-maintained walking trail around the lake, which takes around an hour to complete.

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Starting point

Car park at Gasthof Waldesruh, Obernberg

Hike to

Obernberger See

Finishing point

Car park at Gasthof Waldesruh, Obernberg

Mountain chain

Stubai Alps

Length

6 km

Total hiking time

Features

Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
Circular hike

Difficulty rating

easy (hiking trails)

Altitude

1,620m 1,440m

Elevation uphill 240m
Vertical metres downhill 240m

Fitness level

Technique

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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.

Public transport

Accessible using public transport

Bus route 4145, get off at stop Obernberg Gh. Waldesruh

Parking

Car park next to the Gasthof Waldesruh at the end of the valley

Downloads

GPS data for circular hike at the Obernberger See lake (gpx)

Trail description

This hike begins at the car park next to the Gasthof Waldesruh at the end of the valley in Obernberg. From the Gasthof Waldesruh guesthouse, the trail turns left to the Obernberger See lake. It leads towards the end of the valley, with some steep sections, past the Obereinsalm hut to the former guesthouse (now closed) at the start of the lake. From there, a well-maintained trail leads around the lake itself and back to the guesthouse. Walkers then descend back along the way they came to the Gasthof Waldesruh.

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Obernberg am Brenner

The beautiful turquoise Obernberger See lake has made the quiet village of Obernberg famous well beyond the borders of Tirol. Both the village and the lake are located in a side valley branching off…

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