Meadow Hike
Pertisau - Gaisalm - Achenkirch

This pretty walk along the western shore of Lake Achensee leads from Pertisau to the Gaisalm – a hut which can only be reached on foot or by boat – and then on to Achenkirch a the northern end of the lake. Along the way there are plenty of quiet bays where hikers can hop into the water to cool off on hot days. The journey back is made using the boat leaving from the "Scholastika" departure point. Hikers who want a shorter adventure can conclude the walk at the Gaisalm hut and take the boat from there to Achenkirch or Pertisau.

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Starting point

Strandbad Pertisau

Hike to

Gaisalm

Finishing point

Achenkirch (return by boat to Pertisau)

Mountain chain

Karwendel Mountains

Length

8.8 km

Total hiking time

2 h 30 min

Features

Wheelchair-accessible Hiking Route
Circular hike

Difficulty rating

intermediate (red mountain trails)

Altitude

980m 928m

Elevation uphill 160m
Vertical metres downhill 160m

Fitness level

Technique

Best time of year

Jan

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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

Parking

Car park at the Strandbad Pertisau (pay-and-display)

Places serving food & drink

Gaisalm (May until September)
Various locations in Achenkirch

Downloads

GPS data: Hike Pertisau - Gaisalm - Achenkirch (gpx)

Trail description

From the "Achenseeschiffahrt" car park in Pertisau (next to the Strandbad Pertisau) the route leads along a wide trail and then a narrower one cut into the rock towards the Gaisalm hut. From there, the trail leads through rocky terrain to the neighbouring village of Achenkirch. The northern shore of the lake is not accessible on foot, but it is possible via a small detour to reach the "Scholastika" embarkment point, where hikers take the boat back to Pertisau. Boats operated daily according to a fixed timetable between May and October. Hikers require a good head for heights and sure footing for this walk.