Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee – Lienzer Hut loop from Seichenbrunn

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Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee – Lienzer Hut loop from Seichenbrunn

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Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee – Lienzer Hut loop from Seichenbrunn

06:02

13.4km

870m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8 m

Seichenbrunn Car Park, Upper Debant Valley

Highlight • Parking

The path to the car park begins in Lienz Nußdorf-Debant. The narrow road leads up into the Debant valley. The last 7 km of the route lead up to the car park on a gravel road.

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4.70 km

Kreuzsee and Wangenitzsee

Highlight • Lake

Crystal clear high mountain lakes, but very cold. The Wangenitzsee can also be circumnavigated. In addition to the two lakes mentioned, there are numerous small pools and swampy areas, which makes this area very attractive.

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5.06 km

Untere Seescharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Passing from the Debant Valley to the lakes of the Wangenitzseehütte. Further along, one can reach the border with Carinthia.

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9.81 km

Larch-Cembra Forest, Hohe Tauern National Park

Highlight • Forest

The journey to the hiking car park is a bit difficult, but once you arrive at the very nice car park it's worth it!
The hike to the Lienzer Hut is very relaxed on well-developed, wide paths (suitable for strollers and wheelchairs). Next to the main path there is a nature trail which is highly recommended (sturdy shoes and surefootedness recommended)!!!
The Lienzer Hut is a perfect starting point for extensive mountain hikes and is rewarded with regional delicacies!

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9.92 km

Lienzer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In beautiful alpine scenery, the Lienzer Hütte stands at 1,977 meters altitude. It offers 100 beds in rooms and dormitories. In addition to beautiful hikes to other huts in the Hohe Tauern National Park, numerous summit climbs start from the Lienzer Hütte. More information and booking at lienzerhuette.com/index.htm

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12.8 km

Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

In addition to the forest road, there is also a nature trail that runs more or less parallel. Here, you can walk over small streams and through nature. There are information boards throughout. If you have a dog, it's best to stay on the forest road and keep an eye out for cows. If the air is clear, you can take this path on the way back.

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13.0 km

Debanttal Nature and Culture Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice nature trail. If you wear sturdy shoes, the main trail is highly recommended.
We walked the main trail to the Lienzer Hut and after a quick snack, we walked the nature trail back to the car park via the back.

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13.1 km

View of the River in the Hohe Tauern Mountains

Highlight • River

Anyone starting at the parking lot is immediately overwhelmed by such beauty. As is typical for a high valley near the tree line: fantastic scenery to enjoy.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

3.64 km

376 m

Surfaces

9.39 km