View of Plansee – Plansee loop from Plansee, Hotel Forelle

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View of Plansee – Plansee loop from Plansee, Hotel Forelle

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View of Plansee – Plansee loop from Plansee, Hotel Forelle

07:55

13.8km

1,230m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.43 km for 7.78 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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504 m

Strand/Liegewiese

Beach

1.62 km

View of Plansee and Geierköpfe

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Varied ascent with great views and interesting vegetation. Ibex can also be seen.

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2.01 km

Scenic Gravel Ascent

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a terrific ascent trail with breathtaking views

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2.58 km

Narrow chain path at Plansee

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Due to mudslides at this point, it is extremely difficult to climb with the rope. Situation no longer as in the pictures. Gravel field and very narrow path with partly loose rope at knee height.

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5.50 km

Kreuzjöchl

Mountain Pass

6.17 km

Geierköpfe West Summit

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The first summit of the vulture heads, the view here is super good

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10.0 km

View of the Plansee from Schönjöchl

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The tour is also fun in the snow 😃

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11.5 km

View of Plansee

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Pay attention to sturdy shoes and a head for heights.

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12.2 km

Plansee

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The lake is just fantastic !!!!!!

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12.4 km

East end of Lake Plansee

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The Plansee is a visual treat at any time of year and in any weather!

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.77 km

1.37 km

1.34 km

991 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.66 km

4.32 km

1.09 km

382 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,080 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

6°C

99 %

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Comments

October 20, 2022,Geierköpfe Westgipfel 2143 hm über Schönjöchel zurück zum Plansee

The way back via Schönjöchel is pretty steep (see profile). We would now reverse the tour. At the summit there is a rock ledge to climb over (1st level of difficulty), concentrated steps - it wasn't a problem. Great tour, especially for autumn, when it gets cooler, the sun lasts almost all day 🤩

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August 31, 2024,Geierköpfe (Westgipfel) ⛰️ ab Plansee (Musteralm) und über Schönjöchl ⛰️ retour

The climbs to the peaks around the Plansee are all (correct me if I'm wrong) very steep. But they guarantee magnificent views of the Plansee, Heiterwanger See and the entire Alpine world.
@AlexandraM had had the Geierköpfe in his sights for a while and so we set off from the car park at the Muster Alpe. The climb, as expected, …

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June 11, 2023,Plansee-Geierköpfe

West and Main Vulture Head only. Descent down very steep

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September 20, 2024,West. Geierkopf ( nicht ganz :-))mit Planseeblick

Due to the depth of the snow and only guessing where the path might be... we decided to turn back at 1800m... following the motto the journey was the destination 🏔️🍀 it was still a very nice tour. The mountain is not going anywhere 😀

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