Spechtenlake via Wörschachklamm

moderate partially opened Water hikes · Stainach-Pürgg

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Tour-Infos
Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 02:00 h
Ascent: 536 m
Descent: 138 m
Best time of year
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The tour
A hike through the wildly romantic Wörschachklamm gorge, which leads you further along forest roads, through mossy forest and fragrant meadows to the Spechtensee lake, which is embedded in nature. Walk around it or take a soothing footbath and feel how beautiful life can be.
Turn-by-turn directions
This hike leads you through the wild and romantic Wörschachklamm gorge. At the exit of the gorge, turn left and follow the signs  trail. Walk along forest paths, through mossy forest and fragrant meadows in the direction of the Wörschach forest to the Spechtensee lake, which is embedded in nature. The picturesque moor lake is truly a silent sensation. Walk around it, treat yourself to a soothing footbath and watch the dragonflies dancing in front of you while you sit on the jetty or on the terrace of the Spechtensee hut. Wonderful!

Way number: 5

Getting there
Coming from Schladming or Liezen, turn off the B320 in Wörschach, through the village in the direction of Wörschachklamm.
With the bus 940 to th ebus stop ,,Wörschach Ort''. Near the stop is the begin.

http://www.verbundlinie.at/

One trainstation is the town.

http://www.oebb.at/

Parking
Free Parking before the Klamm
Start
Parkplace Wörschachklamm
Destination
Parkplace Wörschachklamm
Equipment
  • Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, if possible in a crouching position.
  • Stay on marked trails and remember to close pasture fences.
  • In case of emergency, keep calm and call the mountain rescue on 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
  • If you encounter cows: It is best to pass above the herd with at least 50 meters distance. Stay calm, don't make any frantic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to pet the animals. A stick and loud shouting can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
  • If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure he stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
For this tour, shoes with a light tread and clothing appropriate for the weather are sufficient. Pack in your backpack perhaps also a small snack to enjoy the nature at a rest at the lake. 

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
1°C
at noon
9°C
in the evening
3°C
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
in the morning
-1°C
at noon
10°C
in the evening
5°C
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
in the morning
0°C
at noon
10°C
in the evening
4°C
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.

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