Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – Vilsalpsee loop from Naturschutzgebiet Vilsalpsee

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Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – Vilsalpsee loop from Naturschutzgebiet Vilsalpsee

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Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – Vilsalpsee loop from Naturschutzgebiet Vilsalpsee

01:09

4.38km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturschutzgebiet Vilsalpsee

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685 m

Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path

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The Vilsalpsee is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Tannheimer Tal, if not in the whole of Tyrol. Nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by towering …

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2.16 km

View of Lake Vilsalp

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Very beautiful lake that you can walk around on well-maintained paths

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2.31 km

View of Vilsalpsee and the surrounding Alps

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The mountain view on the tour is a

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2.43 km

Vilsalp Lake

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Due to a significant risk of rockfall, it is officially not allowed to circumnavigate the lake...

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2.92 km

Vilsalpsee

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it's worth it, but a section is closed due to rockfall

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3.21 km

Waterfall at the Vilsalpe

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Be sure to walk behind the waterfall

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3.34 km

Vilsalpe

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The Vilsalpe is easily accessible by bike, on foot, and even with a stroller. It's an ideal destination for families with small children! Delicious food and friendly service.

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3.86 km

Vilsalp Lake

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A really beautiful lake, which fits into a dreamlike landscape

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4.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.27 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

470 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Wednesday 7 October

11°C

3°C

99 %

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Comments

August 31, 2023,vom see, der alpe und dem see…

well known but always a pleasure! and buttermilk in the vilsalpe is a must!

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June 21, 2026,Rund um den Vilsalpsee

The Vilsalpsee is definitely worth a visit. The circuit is possible again, but access is very restricted. The bus ride for the 3-4 km costs 4.70 Euros (pensioners 3.30). There are opportunities for learning and swimming.

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December 31, 2021,Runde um den zugefrorenen Vilsalpsee - Blick auf den Wasserfall

So much in advance - a visit to the Vilsalpsee is worthwhile. You will not regret it! :-)
In winter, the trip to the Vilsalpsee is particularly worthwhile in the morning, as the light is much nicer in sunny weather. From about 12 noon it gets significantly more shady and cooler due to the constellation of the adjacent mountains.
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July 13, 2022,Vilsalpsee im Tannheimer Tal

I took the "Alpenexpress" back and forth from Tannheim. But you can also do it well. My feet just couldn't take it anymore. At the P1 parking lot in Tannheim you can watch all the paragliders landing. You land right next to the parking lot.

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