Mountain hikes St. Wendelin - Kohlstattsee

“To the tranquil mountain lake – hike through forest and light to Kohlstattsee”

Description

Your hiking adventure begins in the district of St. Wendelin, located just outside Nassereith. Here you will also find the small open-air stage “St. Wendelin Gotte,” which serves as a striking landmark. From the start, follow the forest road uphill. After a short time, you will pass a wildlife feeding station—an exciting place, especially in winter, but also a nice highlight along the way in summer. After a pleasant start, you will reach a well-signposted intersection. Here, turn right onto a smaller side path. This path is a little steeper at the beginning, but leads through varied terrain, including shady forest and open passages, where you will repeatedly be rewarded with magnificent views of the valley. The path continues to wind uphill – sometimes over root-covered forest paths, sometimes over soft meadow paths. Finally, you will reach the idyllically situated Kohlstattsee lake, nestled between gentle slopes and surrounded by forest.
A perfect place for a leisurely rest. From Sinnesbrunn, you enter the Starkenberger Panoramaweg trail. Contrary to its name, this section is not an open high-altitude trail, but rather leads through wooded and shady terrain along the ridge towards Nassereith. The trail is varied, but never exposed – ideal when it gets hot in summer. You will cross the Antelsberg area – a place name, not a mountain peak. But nature lovers take note: with a little patience, you may occasionally spot tiny scorpions here (in the protected areas!), which are found in the damp, shady zones – strictly protected and fascinating to observe! At the end of the Panoramaweg, you will reach the Mühlsprung section, which will take you back to the district of St. Wendelin. Now it's time to pay close attention again for the last few meters – then you've completed the loop!