Hut hike Hiking tour to St. Pöltner Hütte and 3 lakes

Matrei in Osttirol / Granatspitze Group
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 14.8 km
Duration: 7:40 h

a grey lake, a black lake and a green lake

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 14.8 km
  • Duration: 7:40 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,119 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,119 hm
Highest point2,560 m

Starting point

Car park Matreier Tauernhaus 1.400m

Finishing point

Car park Matreier Tauernhaus 1.400m
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

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Trail condition

Gravel, hiking trail
Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

Follow the path from Matreier Tauernhaus towards the Gschlößtal. Nearby the Wohlgemuthalmen you will get to the starting point of the “Alter Tauernweg” (Old Tauern Path) to St. Pöltner Hütte (path no. 511). Passing by splendid observation spot “Zirbenkreuz”, you walk on to St. Pöltner Hütte. Climbing up to Messelingscharte, you can enjoy a fantastic view onto the Venediger range. Climb back down across a section of St. Pöltner Ostweg (East path) to pass by 3 lakes: Lake Grauer See, Lake Schwarzsee and Lake Grünsee. After you have passed by the waterfall of Messelingbach Stream and the flower-covered pastures, walk on towards Matreier Tauernhaus.

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Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus stop Matreier Tauernhaus

  • Parking

    Parking place Matreier Tauernhaus

Weather

Today

light rain showers
28°C/14°C
70%9.6l0 km/h

Sun

light rain showers
29°C/15°C
60%5.6l0 km/h

Mon

light rain showers
31°C/15°C
55%1.6l0 km/h
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