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Medium

9,30 km

360 m

03:15 h

Hiking tour

From Hintersteiner See to the Walleralm

A picturesque mountain hike that leads from the turquoise waters of the most beautiful mountain lake in Tirol up to the rustic Alpine village.

Medium

9,30 km

360 m

03:15 h

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Route

9,30 km

360 m

03:15 h

1172 m

Starting Point

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)

End Point

Hiking starting point Seestüberl, Scheffau (890 m)

What to do in an emergency? Call emergency number

140 - Mountain Rescue (Bergrettung)
112 - European Emergency Number
133 - Police
144 - Ambulance

Many routes have rescue points at the hiking signs, which can be used as a clear location identification in an emergency.

The Alpine Club provides tips for optimal preparation for mountain hiking.

SOS EU ALP

SOS-EU-Alp App

The SOS EU ALP app allows you to determine your location (x,y coordinates) via your smartphone. In an emergency, this location data can be sent directly to the responsible control center (Tyrol, South Tyrol or Bavaria).

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Description

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...

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Loop tour

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

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

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.

Go to KaiserJet/Postbus stop “Scheffau Dorf”, then ride the Hintersteiner See lake bus to "Scheffau Seestüberl (Strandbad lido)”. 

More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info/mobil

The composition of the trail varies between forest road, forest and hiking trail, and short sections of asphalt.

Refreshments & infrastructure

A parking lot in a green environment with many trees. Several cars are parked in the lot, and in the background, there is a small building with a blue roof.
Lake Hintersteiner See car park, Scheffau (subject to charge)

parking

Scheffau

Open - 24 hours

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A small, white church stands surrounded by green meadows and trees. In the background, majestic mountains can be seen under a clear sky.
Bärnstatt chapel car park, Scheffau (subject to charge)

parking

Scheffau

Open - 24 hours

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A beautiful house in the mountains with colorful flowers and a sun terrace. In the background, green meadows and majestic mountains can be seen.
Restaurant Seestüberl

Coffee shop / pastry Shop

Outdoor seating area

+3

Scheffau

Open until - 09:00 PM

(0043) 5358 8191
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A charming old farmhouse with blooming flowers and rustic wood decor. In the background, you can see a green hillside landscape under a clear sky.
Stöfflhütte

Pasture / hut / mountain lodge

Scheffau

+43 (0) 664 5249441
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Last updated at 04/06/2026, 02:01 PM

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