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From Hintersteiner See to the Walleralm
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Hintersteiner See Luftaufnahme_Simon Oberleitner.jpgPhoto: TVB Wilder Kaiser/Simon Oberleitner, CC BY, TVB Wilder Kaiser
A picturesque mountain hike that leads from the turquoise waters of the most beautiful mountain lake in Tirol up to the rustic Alpine village.
moderate
Distance 9.3 km
3:15 h
360 m
360 m
1,172 m
879 m
Begin at the Seestüberl restaurant, which offers pay & display parking, and follow the forest trail (no. 45a). Head up to the Walleralm (1.199 m). This will take you past the Stöfflhütte and Kafma Alm mountain hut, which also provide the opportunity for a refreshment stop. Walk down along trail no. 45 until you reach the Pension Maier. Head back along the southern bank of Hintersteiner See lake (no. 822), where the beautifully clear water offers a view of the fish, until you reach the Seestüberl restaurant once again.
Alternatively, you can start the route from the Gasthof Maier. There is also parking or you can use the Seebus.
What’s special:
The crystal clear Hintersteiner See provides a wonderful reflection of the summits in the Wilder Kaiser region.
On the eastern bank of the lake is a small lido that offers a range of experiences based around its natural approach.
Alternatively, you can start the route from the Gasthof Maier. There is also parking or you can use the Seebus.
What’s special:
The crystal clear Hintersteiner See provides a wonderful reflection of the summits in the Wilder Kaiser region.
On the eastern bank of the lake is a small lido that offers a range of experiences based around its natural approach.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,172 m
Lowest point
879 m
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SeestüberlStöfflhütte
Walleralm
Kafma Alm
Start
Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m) (888 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.542550, 12.223790
DMS
47°32'33.2"N 12°13'25.6"E
UTM
33T 291090 5269194
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Destination
Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
Begin at the Seestüberl restaurant, which offers pay & display parking, and follow the forest trail (no. 45a). Head up to the Walleralm (1.199 m). This will take you past the Stöfflhütte and Kafma Alm mountain hut, which also provide the opportunity for a refreshment stop. Walk down along trail no. 45 until you reach the Gasthof Maier. Head back along the southern bank of Hintersteiner See lake (no. 822), where the beautifully clear water offers a view of the fish, until you reach the Seestüberl restaurant once again.
Alternatively, you can start the route from the Gasthof Maier. There is also parking or you can use the Seebus.
What’s special:
The crystal clear Hintersteiner See provides a wonderful reflection of the summits in the Wilder Kaiser region.
On the eastern bank of the lake is a small lido that offers a range of experiences based around its natural approach.
Alternatively, you can start the route from the Gasthof Maier. There is also parking or you can use the Seebus.
What’s special:
The crystal clear Hintersteiner See provides a wonderful reflection of the summits in the Wilder Kaiser region.
On the eastern bank of the lake is a small lido that offers a range of experiences based around its natural approach.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Go to KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”, then ride the Hintersteiner See lake bus to “Seestüberl Strandbad”.More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobil
Getting there
Heading from Wörgl, Kufstein or St. Johann on the B178 road, take the exit to Scheffau and drive through the village as you continue in the direction of the Hintersteiner See. The hiking starting point and the pay & display car park are located next to the Seestüberl restaurant on the eastern bank of the lake.Parking
Car park next to Seestüberl restaurant, Scheffau (889 m) – pay & displayCoordinates
DD
47.542550, 12.223790
DMS
47°32'33.2"N 12°13'25.6"E
UTM
33T 291090 5269194
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Wilder Kaiser hiking map (1:25.000) available in the tourist information centres Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll
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Equipment
Rucksack, sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate hiking gear, sun protection, waterproofs, snack and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, mobile phone, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, cash
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
9.3 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
360 m
Descent
360 m
Highest point
1,172 m
Lowest point
879 m
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Maps and trails
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