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a grey lake, a black lake and a green lake
Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation.
The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.
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.
Bus stop Matreier Tauernhaus
From Matrei in Osttirol take the street Felbertauernstraße. Follow the road for 16 km and turn left 2 km before the south portal of the tunnel Felbertauerntunnel towards the Matreier Tauernhaus.
Parking place Matreier Tauernhaus
