Bridge over the Grossarler Ache – Kreealm Waterfall loop from Parkplatz Talschluss

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Bridge over the Grossarler Ache – Kreealm Waterfall loop from Parkplatz Talschluss

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Bridge over the Grossarler Ache – Kreealm Waterfall loop from Parkplatz Talschluss

03:33

10.1km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Valley Museum 'On the Alpine Pasture'

Highlight • Historical Site

Interactive museum of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Here children and adults learn everything about life on the alpine pasture and the role of alpine pasture management in the Grossarl …

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17 m

Valley end parking lot

Highlight • Parking

Parking is free here too, which makes it uncomplicated.

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1.72 km

Bridge over the Grossarler Ache

Highlight • Lake

Like an opal, the clear water of the Ache shimmers here in all possible shades of color. A truly sensual natural spectacle.

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1.92 km

Natural Kneipp Facility Hüttschlag Lake

Highlight • Rest Area

Natural Kneipp facility fed with ice-cold water from the Ötzlsee. First an overcoming, but then wonderfully refreshing and invigorating. After a dip in the cold water, your feet are fresh …

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2.04 km

Ötzlsee

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful mountain lake, which remains cold even in summer. It's a lovely spot for a picnic and a relaxing break. From here, you can hike to the Arlscharte pass.

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6.30 km

Kreealm Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

This small chapel is on the way to the Kreealmen. It invites you to pause and be still. At the same time, it shows the tired hiker that the way to the two alpine pastures is not far.

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6.79 km

Kreealm-Bichl Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The upper of the two Kreealmen is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park. The ascent is not without, but very beautiful, as there are always beautiful views of the wide landscape.

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9.35 km

Kreealm Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A magnificent environment in which - just a few steps from the official hiking trail - the mighty waterfall plunges into the valley. A short detour is always worth it!

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.44 km

973 m

426 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

3.63 km

1.21 km

695 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Talschluss

With a slightly overcast sky, we set off towards the end of the valley today. After all, it's been supposed to thunderstorm here every day for the past four days. But somehow the weather isn't sticking to all the apps and weather reports.

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September 29, 2024,Kreealm und Özlsee

Cold start today. Then a cozy stop in the well-heated Kreealm-Kreehütte. On the way down to the Özlsee it was wonderfully sunny, but still cool. Snow line at 1500m.

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September 28, 2023,Wanderung

A beautiful, varied hike with great views.
The Ötzelsee currently has very little water, but it is still a very beautiful piece of earth. There is free art along the way.
The Kreehütte is very rustic and worth a visit.

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June 25, 2025,🇦🇹 Großarltal - im Talschluss

What heat🌞🌡
Past the (highlight) Kreealm waterfall (we're barely there before we get there) up to the Kreealm hut🐄. Back down on a flat and very sunny path to Lake Ötzlsee with its natural Kneipp facility. It's refreshing 💧

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