Wanderung zur Wangenitzseehütte

Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Carinthia

Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Mörtschach

Wanderung zur Wangenitzseehütte

Hard

4.9

(14)

100

hikers

Wanderung zur Wangenitzseehütte

06:35

13.7km

1,100m

Hiking

The Schobergruppe in the Hohe Tauern National Park is nicknamed "the Karakoram of the Alps", and anyone who has hiked up the Wangenitztal once understands why. Wild valleys, rushing streams, abandoned alpine huts, and finally a lake plateau at over 2,400 meters above sea level. This tour is one of…

by Nationalpark-Region Hohe Tauern Kärnten

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.24 km

Scenic Trail in Hohe Tauern National Park

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The scenic trail in the Hohe Tauern National Park delights with wide views in Austria's largest national park and leads through a protected high mountain area. Please observe local regulations.

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2.41 km

Wild Horses, Cows and Sheeps in Hohe Tauern National Park

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Like the cows, the horses also live here in nature during the summer. Don't forget: always close the gates, keep your distance from the horses, and do not feed them.

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6.59 km

At Lake Wangenitz

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Lake Wangenitz is the largest mountain lake in the Austrian province of Carinthia. Beautifully situated in the Schober Group, it's a wonderful place for a break during your hike.

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6.76 km

Wangenitzsee Hut

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Idyllically located on the Wangenitzsee, the mountain hut offers 63 hikers and mountaineers an overnight stay.

You can find more information at alpenverein.at/lienz/huetten/wangenitzseehuette.php.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.12 km

3.99 km

1.63 km

Surfaces

8.12 km

5.62 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 11 November

7°C

2°C

99 %

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Comments

April 24, 2026

The Schobergruppe in the Hohe Tauern National Park is nicknamed "the Karakoram of the Alps", and anyone who has hiked up the Wangenitztal once understands why. Wild valleys, rushing streams, abandoned alpine huts, and finally a lake plateau at over 2,400 meters above sea level. This tour is one of the

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