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Fernstein Castle – Lorea Hut loop from Schloss Fernstein

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Fernstein Castle – Lorea Hut loop from Schloss Fernstein

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Fernstein Castle – Lorea Hut loop from Schloss Fernstein

07:05

13.4km

1,450m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.45 km for 78 m

After 4.71 km for 3.84 km

After 8.73 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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421 m

Fernstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle Fernstein is located directly on the Via Claudia Augusta and also the Albrecht route leads past here. The area is a popular excursion destination and motorists stressed out …

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439 m

Fernstein Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful waterfall / stream on Fernsteinsee, which invites you to linger.

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446 m

Cascade stream at Fernsteinsee Castle

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Beautiful little stream at Fernsteinsee Castle

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3.01 km

Lorea Hut

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Lovingly tended self-catering hut of the DAV section Isartal. Fantastic location with stunning views. The further ascent to the loreakopf is rewarded with breathtaking panorama.

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5.62 km

Lorea Col

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Loreascharte is a mountain pass with great views. A small side path leads directly up to the Loreakopf.

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6.37 km

Loreakopf

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Worthwhile summit with a beautiful view away from the busy mountain routes.

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6.44 km

Loreakopf Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.54 km

4.15 km

493 m

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.61 km

4.15 km

420 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (940 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

26°C

12°C

25 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 15, 2025,Bergtour

Free parking at Fernsteinsee. A steep climb through the forest and later through mountain pines along the trail. The Lorea Hut is marked as a 3-hour hike—I was up there quickly in 1:50. The Loreakopf was marked as another 1:30 hours, steep, exposed, and a bit of scrambling to the summit—since I was alone, it took a brisk 40 minutes …

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August 16, 2022,🇦🇹 Loreascharte (2340m) 🇦🇹

My goodness, I had a bad night's sleep from excitement last night. In the end it was about 4 hours. Today my first real summit should be climbed. The goal was the Loreakopf at 2471 meters. I had prepared myself conscientiously and since today was by far the safest day in terms of weather conditions, we started after a hurried …

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July 29, 2024,Loreakopf via Südostrinne (T5+ II)

-Parking lot at Fernsteinsee
-Loreahütte 2050 (T2)
-Tagweidkopf 2408 (T2 up to the last 50m T3)
-Loreakopf 2471 + attempt to cross the ridge T4 I
-Loreakopf ascent via southeast gully T5+ II
-Loreakopf descent T3
-Sittenlehnerkopf 2343 crossing T2
-Descent from Loreahütte T3 then T2 again
-Parking lot at Fernsteinsee

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Fernstein Castle – Lorea Hut loop from Schloss Fernstein

Fernstein Castle

Fernstein Waterfall

Cascade stream at Fernsteinsee Castle

View of Erbachen Monument

Lorea Hut

Lorea Col

Loreakopf

Loreakopf Summit Cross

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