This extensive hike in Ausseerland leads through the impressive landscape of the Tauplitzalm, past clear mountain lakes, over alpine pastures, through colorful forests and past wild and romantic gorges. The ascent to the Almkogel (2,116 m) is the highlight of this eventful tour.
Route description
The starting point is the mountain station of the 4-seater chairlift or the parking lot on the Tauplitzalm. From there, head east to the Steirersee lake. A detour to the Steirerseebankerl is worthwhile - the view of the Sturzhahn, which Heinrich Harrer climbed for the first time, is impressive.
The trail continues along the Steirersee to the Schwarzensee. Behind the lake, the hike begins via the Leistalm and a low hilltop to the plateau behind it.
The trail continues over the Kampboden to the turn-off to the Almkogel. Now the path becomes steeper. The ascent to the summit is via the southern slope and takes around 1.5 hours from the junction. From the summit cross at 2,116 meters, there is a breathtaking view of the surrounding hiking area in the Totes Gebirge and the surrounding mountains.
The descent is via the same route back to the Tauplitzalm.
Alternatively, the tour can also be continued to the Gnanitzalm - a variant for experienced hikers with the appropriate stamina.