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Hike to the Almkogel on the Tauplitzalm

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Extensive hike over the Tauplitzalm, past the Steirersee and Schwarzensee. 
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Distance 20.8 km
8:30 h
902 m
902 m
2,110 m
1,543 m
This hike convinces with a natural diversity: mountain lakes on the sunny plateau of the Tauplitzalm, softly swinging alpine pastures, rushing torrents, colorful forests, deep gorges, rustic huts for refreshments and several walking options - all together: very impressive!

Author’s recommendation

The tour is basically easy, but due to the length of about 8 hours it can be exhausting. Take good care of your strength!
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Author
Katharina Kolb
Update: November 28, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
Almkogel, 2,110 m
Lowest point
Steirersee, 1,543 m
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Track types

Asphalt 6.21%Dirt road 10.10%Forested/wild trail 3.58%Path 80.09%
Asphalt
1.3 km
Dirt road
2.1 km
Forested/wild trail
0.7 km
Path
16.7 km
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Safety information

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:

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Tips and hints

Tourist Office Ausseerland-Salzkammergut
Information office Tauplitz
Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
+43 3688 24 46
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Start

Mountain station 4-seater chairlift Tauplitzalm or parking lot at Tauplitzalm (1,590 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.593110, 13.986088
DMS
47°35'35.2"N 13°59'09.9"E
UTM
33T 423774 5271575
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Destination

Mountain station 4-seater chairlift Tauplitzalm or parking lot at Tauplitzalm

Turn-by-turn directions

Start from the mountain station of the 4-seater chairlift or from the parking lot on the Tauplitzalm in an easterly direction to the Steirersee.

A detour to the Steirerseebankerl with a great view of the legendary Sturzhahn, which was first climbed by mountaineering icon Heinrich Harrer, is recommended.

 

Afterwards you come along the Steirersee to the Schwarzensee. Behind the Schwarzensee, the high-altitude hike now begins via the Leistalm and a low mountain peak to the plateau behind it. (surefootedness required!)

 

Now you walk over the Kampboden to the turnoff on the Almkogel. The path now becomes steeper - it takes about 1.5 hours to reach the 2,116 m high summit, which is reached via the southern slope. Behind the summit cross it goes down properly and the view is very impressive!

Back to the starting point is via the same route.

 

Those who wish can also continue the tour to the Gnanitzalm.

 

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Public transport

Getting there

Detailed information how to get to the Ausseerland – Salzkammergut you will find on our website!

 

Outside operation hours of the lift you can take the panorama road Tauplitzalm Alpenstraße in order to reach the parking on the Tauplitzalm, where you can start the tour then.

Parking

Sufficient parking spaces are available at the valley station of the 4-seater chairlift and at the parking lot on the Tauplitzalm.

Coordinates

DD
47.593110, 13.986088
DMS
47°35'35.2"N 13°59'09.9"E
UTM
33T 423774 5271575
w3w 
///tribal.blazer.mafias
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Hiking maps and free general maps are available in the information offices of the Ausseerland.

Equipment

Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

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Status
closed
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
20.8 km
Duration
8:30 h
Ascent
902 m
Descent
902 m
Highest point
2,110 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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