Beautiful summit crossing of the Seekarspitze in Obertauern.
Author’s recommendation
Descent on the other side of the mountain past small lakes and ponds to the southern shore of Grünwaldsee. Down an eastern side lane towards the Seekarhaus.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Obertauern: SeekarhausTips and suggestions
Summer cable cars in Obertauern
Walking times calculated according to the guidelines of the Alpine Club: DAV walking time calculator
Roadbook
The hike starts in Obertauern at the public Passhöhe parking lot and then leads past Hundsfeld Lake to the Seekarhaus. After that, the ascent to Seekarspitze follows. What begins with little steepness ends with a short climbing section, which is not dangerous.
Obertauern Gamsleiten
Radstädter Tauern
Obertauern Hochalm
Obertauern Kringsalm
Obertauern: Seekarhaus
Hotel Edelweiß
Stützpunkt Obertauern
Obertauern: Freudenhaus
Public transport
TIP: If you want to arrive by public transport, the Postbus line 280 stops directly at the Obertauern Passhöhe.
Online bus schedule information
Directions
BY CAR
Arrive safely, quickly, and easily at your holiday destination. The hike is easily accessible via well-developed roads – from all directions!
Access from the North
Highway Munich - Salzburg - A10 Tauern Motorway - Radstadt exit, Exit 63 - B99 Katschberg Federal Road - Radstadt - Gnadenalm - Obertauern Passhöhe
Access from the South
Villach - A10 Tauern Motorway - Tollgate St. Michael exit, Exit 104 - Mauterndorf - Obertauern Passhöhe
Access from the East
Vienna - A2 - S6 - Semmering - A9 Pyhrn Motorway - Liezen B320 - Radstadt or Judenburg - Murtal Federal Road - Murau - Tamsweg - Mauterndorf - Obertauern Passhöhe
Parking
You can park for free at the Passhöhe parking lot in Obertauern. This parking lot is also the starting point for the hike.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Obertauern hiking map 1:28,000 (available free of charge at the Obertauern Tourist Board)
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Equipment
Our tips for optimal equipment: good footwear, a comfortable backpack, weatherproof clothing in layers, sufficient sun protection, and enough to drink – this way you are well prepared for your hike.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions