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Thundering Waterfall – Oberer Bockhartsee loop from Sportgastein

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Austria

Salzburg

Bad Gastein

Thundering Waterfall – Oberer Bockhartsee loop from Sportgastein

Hard

4.9

(35)

245

hikers

Thundering Waterfall – Oberer Bockhartsee loop from Sportgastein

07:10

14.3km

1,000m

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: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.49 km for 6.77 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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886 m

Viehhauseralm

Alpine Hut

2.43 km

Thundering Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A real highlight, especially in early summer when the snow melts

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5.18 km

Riffelscharte

Mountain Pass

7.49 km

Kolmkarscharte

Mountain Pass

8.51 km

Ruins

9.99 km

Oberer Bockhartsee

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Small natural lake with great views of the surrounding mountain peaks. If it's warm enough, you can get a (pretty fresh) refreshment here!

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10.7 km

Mountain Stream and View Near Salzburg

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Stony

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10.8 km

View of a Mountain Lake in Salzburg

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Really nice

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10.8 km

Waterfall Between Oberer and Unterer Bockhartsee

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Beautiful section between the Upper and Lower Bockhartsee!

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11.4 km

Along the Lower Bockhartsee

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A lush, overgrown path takes you along a beautiful path just above the Bockhartsee. You can enjoy a constant view of the deep blue water of the reservoir.

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12.6 km

View of the Hohe Tauern Mountains

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Toll

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13.5 km

View to Sportgastein

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Wonderful view down to Sportgastein.

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

828 m

247 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

727 m

247 m

107 m

101 m

Elevation

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Thundering Waterfall – Oberer Bockhartsee loop from Sportgastein

Thundering Waterfall

Oberer Bockhartsee

Mountain Stream and View Near Salzburg

View of a Mountain Lake in Salzburg

Waterfall Between Oberer and Unterer Bockhartsee

Along the Lower Bockhartsee

View of the Hohe Tauern Mountains

View to Sportgastein

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