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  • Magnificent view during a hike at Plansee / Tyrol
    Magnificent view during a hike at Plansee / Tyrol Photo: Ina Ludwig, Adobe Stock

Hikes in Plansee

Tyrol,Austria

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The Plansee is the second largest natural lake in Tyrol and a paradise for hiking, cycling and swimming. The lake is located in the middle of the Ammergau Alps in the Reutte Nature Park region and not far from the German border. Whether for a weekend trip or as a place for a hiking holiday, the Plansee and the places around it are an ideal area for extended hikes. Here you will find the most beautiful tours and other tips for your time at Plansee.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Plansee

Stuiben Falls
Hiking Trail · Reutte
Stuiben Falls - force of nature and idyll at Plansee lake
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
8.6 km
2:35 h
152 m
152 m
The hike to the Stuiben Falls combines thundering waterfalls, airy suspension bridges and quiet forest paths with the turquoise-blue beauty of Lake Plansee.
Aussicht auf den Plansee vom Aussichtspunkt
Hiking Trail · Reutte Nature Park Region
Tour of the Week: Plansee Lookout Point
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
5
5.2 km
2:45 h
548 m
548 m
A scenic tour to the lookout point above Lake Plansee, offering spectacular views of the turquoise waters and the surrounding Ammergau Alps
Hiking Trail · Reutte
Plansee circular hike - enjoy nature between mountains and lake
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
5
14 km
3:40 h
69 m
68 m
Fantastic circular hike around the Plansee lake in Tyrol!
View of Plansee from the bridge
Hiking Trail · Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
W-hike around Lake Heiterwang
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
10.3 km
2:35 h
35 m
35 m
The circular winter hike around Lake Heiterwang is wonderful. Done on 25.01.2022
The suspension bridge
Hiking Trail · Reutte Nature Park Region
From the lower and upper Steuben Falls to the Heiterwanger and Plen lakes and back via Maale Minster
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
No ratings (yet)
12.2 km
3:25 h
129 m
129 m
A comprehensive hiking route in the west of the Tyrol region with stunning views that passes through a network of beautiful waterfalls, continues towards two beautiful and impressive lakes and returns via a mountain road with a panoramic view of a valley and a suspension bridge
Hiking Trail · Reutte Nature Park Region
Around the Plansee
recommended route Difficulty easy
4
20.1 km
5:57 h
329 m
324 m
The Plansee, located about 7 km as the crow flies southwest of the Ammersattel, is connected by a canal built in 1908, about 300 m long, with the Heiterwanger See, which originally lay about 68 cm higher, from which it, along with the additional inflows Spießbach and Torsäulenbach, derives its water. To the northwest, the Plansee has an outflow through the so-called Little Plansee and via the Archbach to the Lech.
The Heiterwanger Lake
Hiking Trail · Reutte
Exciting hike over the Stuiben Falls and around Heiterwanger See
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
No ratings (yet)
13.9 km
3:45 h
131 m
17 m
You can expect unique views of the Stuiben Falls as well as the natural idyll of Heiterwanger See in the Naturparkregion Reutte.
Hiking Trail · Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Heiterwang - Around Heiterwanger See
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
7.6 km
1:55 h
13 m
12 m
Two beautiful mountain lakes, an idyllic path, a magnificent Alpine panorama, places to let your soul dangle - what more could you want? Perfect!
Hiking Trail · Reutte Nature Park Region
Austria - Plansee - To the Stuiben waterfalls
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
5
8.7 km
2:40 h
121 m
130 m
A nice, easy route from the campsite to the Stuiben waterfalls and back. Part of the way you walk through the creek bed and over steel bridges with great views into the valley. On the way back, it goes over the elevation on the opposite side. Have fun! Olaf www.sandalenverbot.de
Large water basin below the Stuibenfall
Hiking Trail · Reutte Nature Park Region
Stuibenfälle - Heiterwanger See
recommended route Difficulty easy
3
13 km
3:27 h
195 m
73 m
The Plansee is the second largest lake in Tyrol and truly a gem. You hike through the Stuibenfälle (canyoning) to the Plansee and then come via a beautiful path to the Heiterwanger See.
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How long does it take to hike around the Plansee?

The Plansee can be wonderfully circumnavigated on easy hiking trails. There are different variants for a hike around the lake. You can hike around the Plansee alone or also include the Kleiner Plansee. For those who are in very good shape, it is possible to hike around the Heiterwanger See lake as well. The hike around the Plansee is 14 km long and should take about 4 to 5 hours.

  • Variant Plansee (14 km): The classic hike around the Plansee starts at the Seespitz campsite and runs first along the north shore and then along the south shore.
  • Variant Plansee with Heiterwanger See (20 km): This variant also includes the neighbouring Heiterwanger See in the hike. The hike can also be shortened with a scheduled boat trip.

More hikes around the Plansee

The almost 3 km² large lake not only offers beautiful hikes along its shore. On the way from Reutte to Plansee, the Stuibenfällen are a highlight that should not be missed. The impressive waterfalls can be explored via the Ministersteig. The hike can be started from the Plansee or reached from Reutte via a picturesque valley.

Lake Heiterwanger can also be included in a hike. The neighbouring lake is somewhat smaller than the Plansee, but offers equally great paths along the shore and, of course, many a fantastic place to swim. You can set off on this hike from Heiterwang, the closest village, and make it as long as you like, depending on your mood.

Summit hikes around the Plansee

In addition to the hikes along the lake, there are also a number of summit destinations that offer themselves. The peaks of the Ammergau Alps around the lake are steep and not quite easy destinations, but the view from the top definitely makes up for all the exertion.

The hike over the three peaks Schelleleskopf, Hochjoch and Soldatenköpfle is a hot tip for all hikers in good shape. On the ridge with its great views, you experience the most beautiful views of the Plansee and the landscape, which is reminiscent of a fjord.

Tip: On the travel guide page „Bergtouren am Plansee“ you will find numerous other summit tours in the Reutte Nature Park region.

Can you swim in the Plansee?

The Plansee is not only a hiker's paradise, but also a great body of water for swimming and other water sports. Several beautiful bathing spots at the lake invite you to spend relaxing hours after the hike. If you prefer to enjoy the Plansee without much effort, you can also take a trip on the boat. The Plansee is definitely a great place for a swim and also offers a great range of restaurants.

Reviews

  • May 11, 2026
    Andreas Goller 
    May 09, 2026
    Schöne Wanderung mit teils doch recht steilen Anstiegen, die etwas Kondition fordert. Technisch recht einfach, wenn man ein Mindestmaß an Trittsicherheit hat. Eine kurze Passge wie beschrieben mit dem Drahtseil gesichert, ansonsten schöne schmale Pfade, bei denen man bei Nässe aber aufpassen muss. Die Aussicht auf dem Plansee ist gigantisch! Für uns perfekt zum Start nach dem Winter.
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    Weather depandant Scenic
    Written May 11, 2026
  • August 19, 2025
    Michelle
    August 19, 2025
    Gute Startzeit spätestens 9:00 Uhr sonst sehr sonnig und warm mit viel Aufstieg.
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    Photo: Michelle, Community
    Written August 19, 2025
  • July 13, 2025
    Wolfgang Braun
    Die Tour ist sehr schön. Ich gehe seit vielen Jahren wandern. Die Aussicht auf den Plansee ist grandios. Leider sind die Gipfel komplett mit Latschen Kiefer zugewachsen. Die Wege sind nur schwer bis gar nicht erkennbar. Ohne Navigation verliert man den Weg. Dadurch sind auch die angegebenen Zeiten ca. 1,5 Stunden länger. Die Tour kann man durch den Panoramaweg oberhalb des Sees zu einer Rundtour werden lassen (ca. 1 Stunde) Ich würde die Tour mit dem heutigen Wissen nochmal gehen. Es lohnt sich
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    Written July 13, 2025
  • May 28, 2025
    Horst Reichfels
    May 28, 2025
    Tolle Tour! Leider war das Wetter nicht perfekt heute, die Umgebung und Aussichten sind aber wie beschrieben sehr schön!
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    Written May 28, 2025
  • January 26, 2024
    Nataly N
    January 06, 2024
    What a fantastic hike! Especially beautiful when trees are icy and the lake is frozen!
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    Written January 26, 2024
  • October 01, 2023
    Michael Effenberger
    October 01, 2023
    Sehr schöne Tour! Vor allem An- und Abstieg bis zur Zwerchenbergalpe landschaftlich sehr abwechslungsreich. Tolle Tiefblicke auf den Plansee.
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    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Photo: Michael Effenberger, Community
    Written October 01, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Geierkopf west summit
  • April 29, 2023
    Mika Sandberg
    Super schöne Route zur jeder Jahreszeit 😍
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    Photo: Mika Sandberg, Outdooractive Editors
    Photo: Mika Sandberg, Outdooractive Editors
    Written April 29, 2023
  • June 14, 2022
    Michael L 
    June 14, 2022
    Sehr schöne Tour. Anspruchsvolle Wege mit Geröll und steilen oder exponierten Abschnitten. Bei Nässe noch anspruchsvoller. Insgesamt mit Kindern nur bedingt zu empfehlen. Gutes Schuhwerk als Voraussetzung. Gute Orientierung oder GPS notwendig, da es keine Schilder und wenig Markierungen gibt. Lohnt sich aber sehr. Tolle Aussichten, schöner Weg und viel naturbelassene Alpenlandschaften.
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    Written June 14, 2022
  • June 06, 2022
    Olaf Hildebrand
    Super!
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    Written June 06, 2022
  • June 19, 2021
    Joe X
    Nice walk along the shores, lake can be very fotogenic in sunshine.
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    Photo: Joe X, Community
    Photo: Joe X, Community
    Photo: Joe X, Community
    Written June 19, 2021
    Hiking Trail
    Plansee round trip
  • September 24, 2020
    Magalie Schneider
    Beau paysage même sous la pluie
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    Stuibenfälle
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 9:14pm
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 9:14pm
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    jeudi 24 septembre 2020 à 21:15
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    jeudi 24 septembre 2020 à 21:15
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    jeudi 24 septembre 2020 à 21:15
    Photo: Magalie Schneider, Community
    Written September 24, 2020
  • September 15, 2019
    Alex B.
    September 15, 2019
    Mit Kinderwagen anspruchsvolle Wanderung. Aber machbar. ~4,5 Std Unsere Kleine macht da gut mit.
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    Photo: Alex B., Community
    Written September 15, 2019
    Hiking Trail
    Plansee Circular Route

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