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Ritzensee circular hike

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Ritzensee
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An easy hike with an impressive panorama of the peaks of the Leoganger Steinberge, the Steinernes Meer near Saalfelden, and the Hochkönig massif

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Distance 2 km

0:30 h

41 m

802 m

764 m

The hike around Ritzensee offers an easy route with a magnificent view. Various viewpoints show an impressive 360-degree panorama and invite you to linger. The changing landscapes on this hike, such as lake, forest, or meadows, become an adventure playground for families. Various refreshment options reward you with delicacies from the region.

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Refreshment with a view

Did you know that, for example, a pastry made from regional ingredients tastes twice as good when enjoyed with an impressive mountain panorama? Try it yourself up at Ritzensee.

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easy

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easy

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802 m

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764 m

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Klampfererhof - der Hof am See

Tips and suggestions

Refreshment options: Hotel Ritzenhof, Restaurant Ritzensee, Klampfererhof

Roadbook

This circular hike around Ritzensee starts at the lakeshore in front of Hotel Ritzenhof (Ritzenseestraße 33, 5760 Saalfelden). Follow the hiking trail first directly along the lake, then slightly uphill, and finally back to the lakeshore. You will be accompanied by a fantastic view of the surrounding mountain world. Due to the gentle slopes, this hike is ideally suited for a relaxed excursion.

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Minigolf am Ritzensee
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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

BY TRAIN

You can enjoy your holiday from the very beginning by taking the train. No traffic jam will stop you from coming to Saalfelden Leogang! The ÖBB timetable also helps you quickly and easily find the ideal train connection to Saalfelden station: www.oebb.at (about a 30-minute walk to the starting point)

BY BUS

The starting point at the parking lot next to Hotel Ritzenhof in Saalfelden can be reached by the post bus from Saalfelden town center. The bus stop "Saalfelden Ritzensee" is directly at the starting point of the hike. Further information can be found at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/

Directions

BY CAR

Coming from Zell am See on the Pinzgauer Bundesstraße B311, turn right at the second roundabout towards Maria Alm. Follow the road for about 750 m through Saalfelden town center. Turn right and cross the Brandl bridge towards Ritzensee. Follow the road and after about 700 m, first the Hotel Ritzenhof appears on the left side and immediately behind it the public parking lot. Here the hike begins.

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Parking is available behind Hotel Ritzenhof on the public parking lot.

Coordinates

47.420670, 12.845220

DMS

47°25'14.4"N 12°50'42.8"E

UTM

33T 337474 5254164

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

2 km

Duration

0:30 h

Ascent

41 m

Descent

41 m

Highest point

802 m

Lowest point

764 m

Public-transport-friendly Scenic Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers

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