Haus-Aich

Gumpental - Moaralmsee

Tour description

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.

The tour

moderate
publicly accessible
Starting and end point Gumpental
Tour characteristics
Distance: 8.4 km
Fitness (3/6)
Skills (3/6)
Information
Distance: 8.4 km
Duration: 3:45 h
Ascent: 540 m
Descent: 540 m
highest point: 1828 m
Best season
Jan
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Map, elevation profile & further information

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.
Via Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) to Ruperting - drive up the Gumpenberg until shortly before the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner****Superior - continue into the Gumpental.
  • at one of the parking lots along the Almstraße into the Gumpental
  • parking area Stangl Alm
The Gumpental is not accessible by public transport.
However, there is an option for a hiking taxi: Taxi Heli Haus im Ennstal
Sturdy shoes, rain gear and hiking poles if necessary

Visit the Stangl Alm in the Gumpental and enjoy the homemade specialities. 

Schladming-Dachstein hiking map Schladming-Dachstein hiking guide by Herbert Raffalt

Here you will find all hiking maps and important brochures to download.

Wheather predicition

today
24.08.2026
Mountain 16 °C
Valley 24 °C
Precipitation
Probability
50 %
Amount
2.9 l/m²
Wind speed
Süd
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
8.5 h
Sunrise
06:13 o clock
Sunset
20:01 o clock

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.

tomorrow
25.08.2026
Mountain 16 °C
Valley 22 °C
Precipitation
Probability
80 %
Amount
7.4 l/m²
Wind speed
Südwest
10 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
6.2 h
Sunrise
06:14 o clock
Sunset
19:59 o clock

Dry and fair in the early morning, later frequent thunderstorms.

day after tomorrow
26.08.2026
Mountain 18 °C
Valley 26 °C
Precipitation
Probability
45 %
Amount
2.5 l/m²
Wind speed
Südwest
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
9.9 h
Sunrise
06:15 o clock
Sunset
19:57 o clock

Mostly sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy during the day. Thunderstorms will be likely towards evening.

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