Hopfgarten-Hohe Salve lake hike

Hopfgarten - Söll

3 lakes, themed hiking trails and a panoramic view of the peaks - all this can be experienced on this varied hike. From the Hopfgarten middle station, you hike to the Hohe Salve reservoir lake, the Salvensee lake and the Filzalmsee lake. From there you continue to Hexenwasser Söll Hohe Salve - Austria's longest barefoot trail with 60 stations. The 3 gondola lifts take you back to Hopfgarten.

Starting point: Hopfgarten middle station
Pure walking time: 2.5 hours
Level: medium
Strecke: 6.5 km

Directions

Ascent with the Salvenbahn I, hike via Speichersee Hohe Salve, Salvensee, Filzalmsee and Riesenweg to Hexenwasser, return with the gondola lift from Hexenwasser Söll Hohe Salve to the summit of Hohe Salve and then with the gondola lifts back to the valley to Hopfgarten.

Possible combinations

From Filzalmsee Hochbrixen via Jochstubnsee you hike to KaiserWelt Scheffau

Highlights

Hochmoor am Salvensee
Rare insects all over the site
Summit panorama

Huts & mountain railroads

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10 min. | easy

Filzalm lake circular hike "Great fun"

Immerse yourself in the idyllic natural landscape of the Filzalm lake, which is located at 1,300 m above sea level right next to the Hochbrixen cable car mountain station...

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1 hour | easy | suitable for baby carriages (with moderate inclines)

Giant trail circular hike

The circular trail leads from Filzalmsee towards Filzalm. At the fork in the path, I can admire the giant eye and carry out all kinds of experiments...

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1 hour | easy with moderate inclines

Giant forest circular hike

The Riesenwald circular hiking trail leads north of the Filzalmsees. I join this circular trail either directly at the mountain station of the Hochbrixen gondola lift or north of the Filzalmsees at the crossroads...

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1.5 hours | medium

Giant lake hike (lakes Brantlalm + Jochstubn)

After a short hike from the Hochbrixen mountain station, I reach the idyllic Brantlalmsee lake with its feel-good ambience. The comfortable wooden loungers and the wonderful view invite you to take your first break. The circular route takes me past the throwing station, the forest quiz, the water playground and many other highlights...

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2.5 hours | medium

Giant lake hike to Hopfgarten and Söll

3 lakes, mountain forest and a panoramic view of the peaks - I experience this and much more on this circular trail! From the Filzalmsee I hike up to the Kälberalm, past the Jordan Chapel, where, according to old folklore, a healing spring rises...

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1 hour | medium

Rübezahl carved figure trail

With a unique view of the Wilder Kaiser, you hike to the Rübezahl Alm. Unique and longest carved figure hiking trail in Austria, with over 22 figures...

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30 min. | easy

Panorama trail - the magic (power) of nature

On the Panorama Trail - the magic (power) of nature, you will be accompanied by topics such as herbal knowledge, customs, folk medicine, moon phases, geomancy and much more...

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1.5 hours | easy

Schwaiglerkogel round

Once you arrive at the mountain station, you first enjoy the beautiful view before continuing past the Pony Alm across meadows and forests to the "Lierstätt Kreuzung"...

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4.5 hours | medium

Rough head hike

The Astbergbahn cable car takes you comfortably to the starting point of the hike to the Rauher Kopf. Once at the mountain station, we enjoy the tranquillity of the Astbergsee lake and hike past the Pony Alm. ..

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3.5 hours | medium

Asten round

This tour leads from Going to the Astberg and back. Through forest and across meadows, this tour impresses above all with the gigantic view of the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbühler Horn massif...

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30 minutes | easy

Astberg round

You now circle the Astberg through the forest. In the middle is a viewing point with a bench, which invites you to take a break and enjoy the wonderful view. Back on the Astberg, children can explore the Pony Alm and the playground. Adults can relax and unwind in the open-air KaiserKino...

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2.5 hours | medium

Circular hike - sunny side of the Hohe Salve

A gently ascending forest and meadow path with a magnificent view of the valley takes you via the Hohe Salve reservoir to the beautifully situated Salvensee lake. From there you continue to the summit of the Hohe Salve, where you are rewarded for all your efforts with a breathtaking 360° panorama of over 70 three-thousand-metre peaks...

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2 hours | easy

Hike down to the Hexenwasser Söll

Start from the most beautiful panoramic mountain in Tyrol, the Hohe Salve, with the 1st rotating panoramic terrace...

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2.5 hours | medium

Hopfgarten-Hohe Salve lake hike

3 lakes, themed hiking trails and a panoramic view of the peaks - you can experience all of this on this varied hike...

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1 hr. 15 min. | medium

Hike to the Hohe Salve resting place

A gently ascending forest and meadow path with a wonderful view of the valley takes you to the beautifully situated Hohe Salve reservoir. There you can enjoy the peace and quiet and the magnificent view...

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30 min. | easy | suitable for baby carriages

Sundial Trail Hohe Salve

The sundial trail starts at the mountain station, where I follow the trail of time. I find various instruments along the way that show me the daily and annual rhythms of the sun.

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1.5 hours | easy

Barefoot path Hochsöll

Austria's longest barefoot trail - Here you pass the house of the queen bee, fascinating humming stones, the Simonalm, the Hexenbach with the witches' washing area and the stone mill. The hike continues to the witches' umbrellas and via the witches' ladder to the witches' bonfire site...

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3 hours | medium

Chapel hike

Ascent with the Hexenwasser and Hohe Salve gondola lifts to the summit of the Hohe Salve. The first chapel is located here...

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30 min. - 1 hour | easy

Alpinolino sky trail "Himmelsteig"

With a breathtaking mountain panorama, you discover 14 educational stations of the Tyrolean theme park with its animals and plants...

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4 - 5 hours | medium (partly barrier-free)

Kreuzjöchl lake hiking trail

The popular panoramic hiking trail offers breathtaking views of the Hohe Tauern, the Kitzbühel and Zillertal Alps. It takes you past the idyllic Kreuzjöchlsee lake...

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2.5 hours | medium

Waterfall path

After the ascent with the Alpenrosenbahn Westendorf to the Talkaser (1,770 m), you hike from the Talkaser mountain inn along the road to the Fleidingalm and further downhill to the Neuhögen Alm...

30 min. | easy (barrier-free)

Kaiserrundweg

After passing the Brandstadl gondola lift, I reach our newly designed barbecue area, which invites you to enjoy a cozy barbecue with friends (wood and coal are available at the mountain station). Continuing along the path, I reach the Brandstadl summit cross...

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1 hour | easy

Jochstubnweg

The starting point for this beautiful day hike is the Brandstadl Scheffau mountain station. After passing the Brandstadl mountain restaurant, follow the path towards the Tanzbodenalm mountain restaurant. In unspoiled nature, you walk along the Murmelrundweg...

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2 hours | medium

Summit hike Hohe Salve

Arriving at the summit of the Kleine Salve (1565m) with the Salvistabahn Itter, the route first takes you to the beautiful Kleine Salve mountain lake before you reach the Alpengasthof Rigi on a narrow forest hiking trail (no. 68)...

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40 min. | easy (downhill) | suitable for baby carriages

Kleine Salve - Kraftalm hike

From the Salvistabahn Itter mountain station at the summit of the Kleine Salve (1565m), you hike gently downhill on a wide forest path with trail number 80 to the KRAFTalm (1355m) and experience a fantastic panoramic view of the Tyrolean mountains...

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2 hours | medium

High-altitude circular trail Hohe Salve

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2.5 hours | medium

Kleine Salve adventure tour

From the Salvistabahn Itter mountain station at the summit of the Kleine Salve (1565m), the hiking trail first leads directly to the beautiful mountain lake. Here you are invited to take a short tour...

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1.5 hours | easy with moderate inclines (suitable for baby carriages)

Giant World Discovery Pass circular route

You will find tricky letter puzzles on this circular trail. Find the hidden words and circle the boxes provided in the Discovery Pass. At the end, the letters add up to a secret solution word...

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Ellmau | 810 hm

Hartkaiserweg - hut tour

Your destination on the Hartkaiser hut tour is Ellmi's Zauberwelt at the Hartkaiser mountain station in Ellmau.

1.5 hours | easy

Alpinolino woodworm trail "Holzwurmweg"

The "Holzwurmweg" begins at the middle station of the Alpenrosenbahn and leads past numerous mountain inns to the valley station in Westendorf...

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5.5 hours | medium

Three-summit tour

Guggenkögele - Fleiding - Gampenkogel

Westendorf

Alpine panorama circular trail to the Kreuzjöchlsee lake

The popular panoramic hiking trail offers breathtaking views of the Hohe Tauern, the Kitzbühel and Zillertal Alps. It passes the idyllic Kreuzjöchlsee lake and the Anna Chapel and continues across many beautiful alpine pastures and...