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.
Maps and trails
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.
Hiking Trail
· Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
Walchsee-Lochner Waterfall-Wandberg 1454m
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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.
Hiking Trail
· Chiemgau Alps
Ascent to Priener Hütte from Walchsee
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.6 km
2:30 h
708 m
0 m
This rather unusual hut approach runs entirely on driveable roads.
Hiking Trail
· Kaiser Mountains
from Durchholzen to the Winkelalm
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.1 km
1:15 h
459 m
2 m
from Durchholzen via the Großpointeralm to the Winkelalm.
Hiking Trail
· Kaiser Mountains
Stripsenjochhaus - crossing from the Vorderkaiserfeldenhütte via the Pyramidenspitze
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
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
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.
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.
Hiking Trail
· Holiday region Kaiserwinkl
Around the Walchsee
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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.
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!
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!
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