View of Hintersteiner Lake – Walleralm Alpine Hut loop from Hintersteiner See

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View of Hintersteiner Lake – Walleralm Alpine Hut loop from Hintersteiner See

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View of Hintersteiner Lake – Walleralm Alpine Hut loop from Hintersteiner See

07:12

13.6km

1,290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Bus stop

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245 m

View of Hintersteiner Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Hintersteiner See is picturesquely situated at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser. From here, numerous tours of varying difficulty levels can be undertaken. Ample parking is available (for a fee) at the Café/Restaurant Seestüberl.

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1.96 km

Kreuzbichl Trail in the Kaiser Mountains

Highlight • Trail

The hiking trail leads through a stunning landscape in the Kaiser Mountains. Sturdy shoes are a must, as it goes over rocky and rooty sections.

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3.03 km

Walleralm Alpine Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you should try the buttermilk.

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4.64 km

Hochegg Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

Over lush alpine meadows you reach the Hochegg and its rustic summit cross at 1,470 meters altitude.

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5.73 km

Steinberg Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautifully embedded in the picturesque landscape is the Steinbergkapelle. Not far from the small church you will find the Steinbergalm, where you can take a break with a hearty snack.

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8.34 km

Scheffauer Summit

Highlight • Summit

Wonderful mountain tour with fantastic views of Lake Hinterstein, the Skiwelt Brixental with Hartkaiser, Brandstadl and Hohe Salve, as well as the Inn Valley and the Kaiser Mountains. Exceeding to …

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10.7 km

Steiner Hochalm – View of Hintersteiner See

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Friendly (authentic-looking) small, managed alpine pasture. Here you can get fresh buttermilk and other drinks and a gentleman in traditional costumes plays harp music.

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11.3 km

View of Hintersteiner See

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you descend from the Steiner Hochalm, the dense forest unexpectedly opens up at this point and the picturesque Hintersteiner See spreads out below you - Alpine idyll like from a picture book.

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