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Hikes in Walchsee

Tyrol,Austria

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Walchsee, located in the district of Kufstein in Austria, is a wonderful place for hiking. The picturesque location of the lake and the surrounding mountains offer a variety of hiking opportunities for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Walchsee

Hiking Trail · Kufsteinerland
Kufstein - Durchholzen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
17.3 km
8:30 h
1,578 m
1,376 m
The tame Kaiser offers a range of options for a day route - however, a crossing is likely to be quite rare. Those with enough stamina can hike from Kufstein to Durchholzen and then take the bus back to the starting point.
Below the Wandbergalm and Bürgeralm, in the background the Wandberghütte. (Image Werner Kaller)
Hiking Trail · Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
Walchsee-Lochner Waterfall-Wandberg 1454m
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4.4
13.7 km
6:06 h
969 m
969 m
A circular hike over the Wandberg summit and past 4 alpine pastures in the Chiemgau Alps/Kaiserwinkel.
Priener Hut
Hiking Trail · Chiemgau Alps
Ascent to Priener Hütte from Walchsee
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
6.6 km
2:30 h
708 m
0 m
This rather unusual hut approach runs entirely on driveable roads.
some cairns show the way to the hut
Hiking Trail · Kaiser Mountains
from Durchholzen to the Winkelalm
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
3.1 km
1:15 h
459 m
2 m
from Durchholzen via the Großpointeralm to the Winkelalm.
View from the Zahmer Kaiser to the Wilder Kaiser
Hiking Trail · Kaiser Mountains
Stripsenjochhaus - crossing from the Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte via the Pyramidenspitze
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
11.5 km
7:00 h
1,213 m
1,021 m
From the Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte over the easily accessible peaks of the Zahmer Kaiser and along the ridge route no. 811 to the Stripsenjochhaus.
Hiking Trail · Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
Walchsee - Haraualm - Hausberg
recommended route Difficulty easy
4.1
7.4 km
2:44 h
482 m
482 m
Short circular hike from Walchsee via Haraualm and Hausberg.
Hiking Trail · Kaiser Mountains
Heuberg (1603 m) from the Winkelalm
recommended route Difficulty moderate
2.9 km
1:28 h
417 m
417 m
The Heuberg is almost unnoticed in the Zahmer Kaiser. However, it certainly does not have to hide behind its rocky neighbors when it comes to the view.
View towards Schleching
Hiking Trail · Chiemgau
Chiemgau Breitenstein from Schleching
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
13.3 km
5:30 h
1,051 m
1,055 m
Scenic circular hike to the Breitenstein in the Chiemgau.
The Seebad “Seewiese” is located on the northeast shore of Lake Walchen.
Hiking Trail · Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
Around the Walchsee
Premium content Difficulty easy
5.7 km
2:30 h
37 m
33 m
The circular hike takes us around the idyllic Walchsee and offers wonderful viewpoints along the way.
Hiking Trail · Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
From Rosenheim to Salzburg | Stage 29 with extension: Staffen - Ottenalm - Schwemm - Walchsee
recommended route Difficulty moderate
15.5 km
5:15 h
620 m
540 m
We start the twenty-ninth stage in the Kössen district of Staffen and hike to the Ottenalm. From there it goes steeply uphill to the Harausattel and to the Harauer Spitze. Then continue along the forested ridge in the direction of Walchsee. At the end of the mountain ridge, we either keep left and descend to Walchsee and also circle the Schwemm nature reserve.
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One of the most beautiful hikes in Walchsee leads along the shore of the lake. The trail offers breathtaking views of the clear lake and the surrounding mountain landscape. It is a relatively easy route that is also suitable for families with children.

For experienced hikers, there are more challenging routes such as the summit assault to Geigelstein or Hochplatte. These tours offer spectacular panoramic views of the Kaisergebirge and the Inntal valley.

Another highlight are the numerous alpine pastures around Walchsee. Here you can hike leisurely while enjoying traditional Austrian cuisine. A popular place for this is the Riederalm, where you can try homemade specialities.

The best seasons for hiking in Walchsee are spring, summer and autumn. In spring, many flowers bloom on the lakeshore and bring colour into play, while pleasant temperatures prevail in summer. In autumn, the forests around Walchsee turn into a colourful spectacle of colour.

There are various places in Walchsee from which you can start your hike. The village centre offers a good starting point for walks along the lake. From there you can also set off to the surrounding mountains.

In summary, Walchsee in Austria offers a variety of hiking options for every taste and fitness level. Whether you want to stroll along the shore or prefer challenging summit tours, every hiking enthusiast will find their happiness here. The picturesque landscape, the traditional alpine pastures and the diverse flora make a trip to Walchsee an unforgettable experience. So lace up your hiking boots and explore this beautiful region!

Reviews

  • September 09, 2025
    Alfred Seitz 
    Eine wirklich schöne Rundtour👍, die aber Trittsicherheit erfordert. Sehr schön der Ausblick🏔️ bis zum Großglockner. Aber nichts für Menschen mit Angst vor ausgesetzten Stellen. Wenngleich die Tour nicht schwierig ist, würde ich sie zum Schutz wenig bergerfahrener Menschen als "mittel" einstufen. Der Aufstieg durchs Joseftal ist sehr schön, aber nicht "gemütlich". Etwas Grundkondition (und gutes Schuhwerk) sollte schon vorhanden sein ✊
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    Written September 09, 2025
  • November 09, 2024
    Kristina Baum
    November 09, 2024
    Eine wunderschöne Tour heute! Die Beschreibung passt perfekt und insbesondere der Hinweis zur Verbindung der beiden Forstwege auf dem Abstieg war sehr wertvoll!
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    Photo: Kristina Baum, Community
    Photo: Kristina Baum, Community
    Photo: Kristina Baum, Community
    Photo: Kristina Baum, Community
    Written November 09, 2024
  • October 10, 2023
    Susanne Zeidler 
    Sehr schöne Tour mit grandiosen Aussichten. Allerdings haben es Aufstieg und vor allem der lange Abstieg in sich - festes Schuhwerk und Stöcke sind unbedingt zu empfehlen!
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    Written October 10, 2023
  • September 13, 2020
    Verena Albrecht
    Sehr schöne Tour, die nie wirklich schwer ist . Bei mir waren es jedoch nur 800 hm
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    Written September 13, 2020
  • August 31, 2020
    Karin Schiele
    August 31, 2020
    Top Tour
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    Wasserfall
    Photo: Karin Schiele, Community
    Written August 31, 2020
  • July 20, 2020
    Familie Koch
    July 20, 2020
    Steiler Auf- und Abstieg. Abstieg teilweise über Geröllfelder, Wanderschuhe sehr empfehlenswert. Schön ist, das der Großteil der Strecke im Schatten liegt. Die Jovenalmhütte ist verlassen und teilweise verfallen. Keine Einkehrmöglichkeit. Wir haben mit 11 jährigen Kindern 3h 50min für die Tour benötigt.
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    Montag, 20. Juli 2020 16:10:08
    Photo: Familie Koch, Community
    Montag, 20. Juli 2020 16:10:49
    Photo: Familie Koch, Community
    Photo: Familie Koch, Community
    Photo: Familie Koch, Community
    Written July 20, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Javenalmtour
  • July 14, 2020
    Michaela Neumann
    July 11, 2020
    Wir haben die Tour leider im Regen gemacht. Dennoch eine sehr schöne Runde ... wir wollen sie auch einmal bei besserem Wetter gehen. Allerdings wie schon angemerkt: Das ist sicherlich keine "leichte" Tour, da es an einigen Stellen schon etwas ausgesetzt ist. Fazit: Wirklich schön und letztendlich ungefährlich. Aber wer mit ausgesetzten Stellen Schwierigkeiten hat, der hat streckenweise keine Freude! Es wäre sinnvoll, dies in der Beschreibung umzuändern!
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    Written July 14, 2020
  • July 14, 2020
    Anna K
    Schön!
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    Written July 14, 2020
  • July 14, 2020
    Anna K
    Richtig schön !
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    Written July 14, 2020
    Hiking Trail
    Heuberg
  • October 17, 2019
    Stefanie Voss 
    October 17, 2019
    Sehr schöne Tour, heute bei traumhaftem Wetter, nur der Abstieg ist nicht zu unterschätzen, es geht lange durch Waldpfade über Stock und Stein, und das ist mit müden Beinen nicht so schön.
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    Written October 17, 2019
  • September 17, 2019
    Marie G.
    Eine wunderbare Strecke mit traumhaften Ausblicken, allerdings eindeutig keine Einsteigerroute! Teils muss geklettert werden, an anderen Stellen geht es direkt neben dem Weg steil bergab. Für den Ausblick lohnt es sich aber allemal!
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    Haraualm
    Photo: Marie G., Community
    Aussicht vom Gipfel
    Photo: Marie G., Community
    Written September 17, 2019
  • July 18, 2019
    Carola Hahne
    July 16, 2019
    Schöner vielfältiger Höhenweg geeignet für Familien
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    Photo: Carola Hahne, Community
    Photo: Carola Hahne, Community
    Photo: Carola Hahne, Community
    Written July 18, 2019

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