WANDERBUS Herbie | Summit & Lake Hike from Hüttschlag to Kleinarl

Hallmoosalm Parking Lot - Draugsteinalm - Draugsteintörl - Tappenkarsee with Tappemkarseealm - Schwabalm Parking Lot

Tour: Outdooraktiv

Difficulty: moderate

Departure: 9:30 a.m. at the entrance to Hotel Sonnhof // Haven Alpendorf

Length: 10 km

Duration: approx. 4.5 hours walking time

Elevation gain: 757 hm

Elevation loss: 870 hm

Route description:

You’ll start at the Hallmoosalm parking lot in Hüttschlag and hike steeply uphill along a stream to the Draugsteinalmen (1,778 m), then continue uphill across beautiful alpine meadows to the Draugsteintörl (2,077 m). From there, you’ll have a fantastic view down to Lake Tappenkarsee and, in good weather, all the way to the Großglockner.

The trail continues for about 60 minutes down to the Tappenkarseealm and Lake Tappenkarsse—one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Eastern Alps.

Our tip—why not take a dip in the cold water?

The descent follows a beautiful hiking trail and passes an impressive waterfall. We’ll pick you up again at the Schwabalm parking lot, at the head of the Kleinarl valley.