3-lakes-hike to the Kaltenbachseen
moderate Autumn hikes · Naturpark Sölktäler
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 4.06 km
Duration: 03:00 h
Ascent: 502 m
Descent: 502 m
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The tour
Above the Kaltenbachalm, at the sharp road bend, is a small parking lot. From there the path leads over the stream and then in many serpentines up to the first Kaltenbach lake. To the Alpenrosenblüte the slopes are a single sea of flowers, also the yellow gentian can be found here. Above the tree line the path leads over a long slope up to the upper Kaltenbachsee. Walking time a little more than 1 hour. This lake has a clear alpine character, but is a wonderful place to stay. However, the next destinations are no less attractive: on the left bank ridge it goes steeply up again over a rocky spur into a small cirque, of course also with a little lake, which in early summer is very charmingly surrounded by yellow marsh marigolds.
More information
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Kaltenbach bend past the Unteren Kaltenbachsee and on to the Mittlerer Kaltenbachsee, a little steeper uphill to the Oberer Kaltenbachsee.
Start
Kaltenbach bend
Destination
Oberer Kaltenbachsee
Equipment
Surefootedness and corresponding conditional reserves are advantageous. Sturdy shoes and a rain jacket are recommended.
Author’s recommendation
After a strenuous hike, you can regain your strength with a refreshment at the Kaltenbachalm!
Weather forecast
Date
Constant snowfall through the day. Slow-down towards evening.
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.