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Gumpental - Moaralmsee
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MoaralmseePhoto: René Eduard Perhab, TVB Haus-Aich-Gössenberg
easy walk with steep ascent to the lake (Moaralmsee)
moderate
Distance 6.8 km
3:30 h
542 m
542 m
1,825 m
1,284 m
The romantic Gumpental valley with its natural alpine culture attracts walkers (up to the Stangl Alm), hikers (up to the Moaralmsee) and mountaineers (up to the Höchstein). Before stopping at the hut and enjoying a good snack, it is definitely worthwhile to take a trip to the beautifully situated Moaralmsee. The turquoise-blue lake is easily accessible and lies picturesquely at the foot of the steeply rising Höchstein.
Author’s recommendation
Visit the Stangl Alm in the Gumpental and enjoy the homemade specialities.
Author
Schladming Dachstein - TVB Haus
Update: August 31, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,825 m
Lowest point
1,284 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
3.3 km
Rest stops
Stangl AlmStart
Gumpental (1,283 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.381498, 13.797581
DMS
47°22'53.4"N 13°47'51.3"E
UTM
33T 409238 5248260
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Destination
Gumpental
Turn-by-turn directions
The best way to start is from one of the parking places at the Almstraße into the Gumpental. Walk along the Güterweg past the Maierl and Schmiedalm to the Stangl Alm at the end of the valley. To the Moaralmsee it goes now steeper becoming in several bends up the mountain slope. After about 1 hour coming from the Stangl Alm, the Güterweg leads into the Almsteig no. 781, flanked by bushes. The narrow path leads uphill over small steps. We cross a small stream and reach the shore of the turquoise-blue Moaralmsee (1,825 m). Larger stone blocks and meadows invite you to sit down and rest. Children can undertake an adventurous voyage of discovery around the lake. The way back is along the ascent route.
Public transport
The Gumpental is not accessible by public transport.By road
Via Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) to Ruperting - drive up the Gumpenberg until shortly before the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner****Superior - continue into the Gumpental.Parking
- at one of the parking lots along the Almstraße into the Gumpental
- parking area Stangl Alm
Coordinates
DD
47.381498, 13.797581
DMS
47°22'53.4"N 13°47'51.3"E
UTM
33T 409238 5248260
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Schladming-Dachstein hiking guide by Herbert Raffalt
Author’s map recommendations
Schladming-Dachstein hiking map
Equipment
sturdy shoes, rain gear and hiking poles if necessaryReviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.8 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
542 m
Descent
542 m
Highest point
1,825 m
Lowest point
1,284 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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