Mountain hikes Rund um den Achensee (Pertisau)

Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 22.2 km
Duration: 5:30 h

Around Lake Achensee from Pertisau – 22.2 kilometres, 120 metres of elevation gain, varied paths and stunning lake views along the Achenseelauf route.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 22.2 km
  • Duration: 5:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:120 hm
  • Elevation downhill:120 hm
Highest point980 m

Starting point

Pertisau, lakeside promenade

Finishing point

Pertisau, lakeside promenade
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

asphalt path, hiking path

Equipment

Sturdy boots (ankle-high hiking boots), weather appropriate clothing. Telescopic hiking poles are recommended.
Source: Achensee Tourismus

Description

Follow the lakeside promenade in Pertisau past the Seehotel St. Hubertus to Seespitz (pier) and walk in the direction of Buchau. Walk past the Atoll Achensee to the pier Buchau and continue to the Prälatenhaus. From here, the path leads alongside the lake to Achenkirch. Continue in the direction of the Alpen Caravan Park Achensee. Turn left and follow the signposts to the Gaisalm mountain hut past the Seewinkel. Follow the narrow path as it climbs steadily alongside Lake Achensee before it descends over steep steps to the Gaisalm (shipping pier). Along this section, three small viewing platforms offer ideal spots for a short break, inviting you to enjoy the impressive lake views. From the Gaisalm the route leads over scree and narrow rocky trails to Pertisau. Alternatively, you can complete the loop around the lake by ship.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Gaisalm

    Opening hours:Today closed
    Place:Achenkirch am Achensee
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant:vegetarian
    see restaurant details: Gaisalm

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the regional bus (line 8332 or 390) to Pertisau on the lakeshore and get off at the "Pertisau Hotel Post" stop. 

  • Parking

    Uferpromenade Pertisau car park 1 or 2 (both paid)

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