Four Lakes Hike Kufstein

As its name suggests, this easy hike near Kufstein takes in four lakes: the Pfrillsee, the Längsee, the Hechtsee and the Egelsee. There is a restaurant next to the Hechtsee lake with fine views of the glistening water.

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Starting point

Morsbach, Kufstein

Hike to

Pfrillsee, Längsee, Hechtsee, Egelsee

Finishing point

Morsbach, Kufstein

Mountain chain

Kaiser Mountains

Length

12.4 km

Total hiking time

4h

Features

Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
Circular hike

Difficulty rating

easy (hiking trails)

Altitude

660m 480m

Elevation uphill 280m
Vertical metres downhill 280m

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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.

Public transport

Accessible using public transport

Bus route 4046, get off at Kufstein Edschlössl

Parking

Morsbach near Kufstein (close to motorway exit)

Places serving food & drink

Restaurant at Hechtsee lake

Downloads

GPS data: Four Lakes Hike Kufstein (gpx)

Trail description

The hike begins in Morsbach, a settlement which is part of Kufstein. The first section leads past riding stables through the forest to the Pfrillsee lake and then on to the idyllic Längsee lake. Here, follow the shoreline to the fork in the trail, then turn left to the Hechtsee lake. There, stay left until you get to a large meadow. Continue to the Egelsee lake, which is protected as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Return pas the Hechtsee, then staying left along the edge of the forest for around 600 metres as far as the Verbindungsweg Hechtsee trail. The final section leads along above the Inn river and the Bundesstraße 171 main road. Walk down to the road and then follow it back to Morsbach.