Hiking tour

Hintersteiner See circular walk

Crystal-clear mountain lake and magnificent views of the Wilder Kaiser’s western summits

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5,20 km

130 m

01:30 h

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Route

5,20 km

130 m

170 m

01:30 h

947 m

Starting Point

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)

End Point

Hintersteiner See, Scheffau (890 m)

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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 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

The starting point for this circular hike is the car park on the eastern shore of Lake Hinterstein (890 m) at the Café Restaurant Seestüberl. From there, trail no. 822 leads you along the northern shore on the asphalt road, past the Goingstätt snack station to the Pension Maier snack station. Shortly before Pension Maier, the path branches off to the left. Follow the signs towards Seestüberl (trail no. 822) to reach the forest path along the south bank. This section leads through the shady forest with ascents, descents and some steps along the way. Finally, you return to the...

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