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Medium

4,50 km

240 m

01:30 h

Hiking tour

Hiking routes from Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein

The best hiking routes from village centre Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein.

Medium

4,50 km

240 m

01:30 h

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Medium

Route

4,50 km

240 m

90 m

01:30 h

910 m

Starting Point

Community Hall, Scheffau (740 m)

End Point

Hintersteiner See, 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).

Description

Various hiking routes from the village center Scheffau to Lake Hinterstein:

Option 1: Via Seebachgraben to Lake Hinterstein 

(shown as blue route in this map / walking time: 1 h 30 min)

Starting from the center of Scheffau, follow the path no. 56 past the church and the community hall to Hintersteiner See. After a short walk downhill through the forest, turn right and follow the signs to Hintersteiner See via Seebachgraben (path no. 43) uphill through the forest until you reach the crystal-clear Lake Hinterstein.

Abbreviation: Before reaching the farm Grüblern there is the possibility to shorten left through the forest.

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A picturesque landscape with mountains in the background and a parking lot full of cars. The surroundings are green with trees and meadows.
A picturesque building with a balcony, surrounded by green plants and a beautiful sky. In the foreground, tables and chairs are visible outdoors.

international cuisine

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Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/10, 11:30 AM

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

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Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/06, 10:00 AM

A cozy mountain hut in a mountainous landscape. Wooden tables and benches invite you to linger.

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Scheffau

Closed - opens on 05/08, 10:30 AM

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Last updated at 04/26/2026, 02:00 AM

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