Taubensee loop

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Taubensee loop

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4.7

(160)

543

hikers

Taubensee loop

05:46

17.7km

760m

Hiking

Pack your swimwear!
Located between lush green alpine meadows, the Taubensee lake promises the necessary refreshment on hot days. To reach the "Eye of the Chiemsee", however, you must first leave behind light forests, open pastures, and almost 760 meters of altitude. The path to the clear mountain lake is…

by Chiemsee-Chiemgau

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.19 km

Magnificent forest path

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You can leisurely drift through the forest here. The path connects Ober- and Unterwössen with Reit im Winkl. The trail climbs gently over long stretches and is wide enough for hikers and cyclists to share.

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7.05 km

View of Chiemsee

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Not far from the Stoibenmöseralm, you can enjoy a particularly idyllic view. Lush alpine meadows and the gentle hills of the Chiemgau Alps spread out before you, with the Chiemsee …

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9.28 km

Taubensee

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On the southern edge of the Chiemgau Alps, more precisely on the German-Austrian border between Schleching, Kössen and Reit im Winkl, lies the Taubensee lake at an altitude of 1,150 …

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9.75 km

Taubenseehütte

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The view of the Kaiser Mountains from the Taubenseehütte is gigantic. Below you can see Ruhpolding, Kössen and the beautiful river loop of the Tiroler Ache. The food at the …

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11.2 km

View of the Wilder and Zahmer Kaiser

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From the Dichtleralm, you have a truly charming view of the Kaisergebirge – especially in clear air. The Alm is situated so that from the meadows and clearings, you have …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.52 km

1.03 km

904 m

814 m

638 m

Surfaces

9.33 km

3.16 km

2.89 km

1.50 km

810 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

March 30, 2024,Reit im Winkl zum Taubensee 🤗😎

A beautiful family hike in sunshine to the Taubensee, we really enjoyed the Kapellensteig 🌞😎🤗❤️

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August 5, 2024,Reit im Winkl - Taubensee und Wetterkreuz

Since we are already in Reit im Winkl, we want to see a bit of the area. Based on the tourist information's hiking guide, we decided on a combination of two routes. On the way there, we wanted to go to Taubensee. This isolated lake is at 1138 meters and is one of the highest lakes in Germany. On the …

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December 25, 2025,Wetterkreuz, Hutzenalm, Stoibenmöseralm, Taubensee

What a fantastic hike on Christmas Day 🫶

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June 27, 2023,Reit im Winkl, Stoibenmöseralm, Taubensee und als Rundkurs zurück

In the best hiking weather, we actually started our introductory hike to the Stoibenmöseralm today, where, as always, we had delicious cake on the first day of hiking. 🍰
Shortly decided, because it was going so well, we then made the extension to Taubensee. Best decision.😆
Even if it ended up on my knees.
Back in Reit im Winkl there …

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June 20, 2025,Wanderung zum Taubensee und über Taubenseehütte, Frankenalm, Hutzen Alm und dem Premiumwanderweg Chiemseeblick zurück nach Reit im Winkl

The climb up the road wasn't pleasant, but the Taubensee lake was simply a dream! Be sure to bring your swimsuit!

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September 7, 2025,Premiumwanderweg alpin - Chiemseeblick

Today, due to the length and condition of the trail, I was out solo 🙋🏻‍♀️. A beautiful hike that definitely deserves the "Premium" rating 🔝!
Contrary to the directions, however, I changed my direction and, after the Wetterkreuz, headed for the Chiemseeblick viewpoint. After the break 🍺🥔 at the Stoibenmöseralm, I couldn't resist the detour to the Taubensee, and it …

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May 2, 2025,Von Reit im Winkl zum Taubensee und zur Taubenseehütte

Our route today led mostly along the Chiemseeblick premium trail - and I must say that it more than deserves this award - absolutely recommendable 👌

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September 30, 2022,Chiemgau: Premiumwanderweg Chiemseeblick alpin plus Taubensee

Not entirely sure I would have started this tour if I had seen the trails beforehand. 😅 Unfortunately, the photos don't come close to reality.
The tour rightly has the "Premium Alpine Hiking Trail" award. It is by far the most dangerous and adventurous tour I have ever walked. 🙈 It was probably also due to the weather. Fog, steep …

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August 10, 2026

Pack your swimwear!
Located between lush green alpine meadows, the Taubensee lake promises the necessary refreshment on hot days. To reach the "Eye of the Chiemsee", however, you must first leave behind light forests, open pastures, and almost 760 meters of altitude. The path to the clear mountain lake

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