Lake Esser – Lake Schlierer loop from Wald

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Lake Esser – Lake Schlierer loop from Wald

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Lake Esser – Lake Schlierer loop from Wald

06:25

18.5km

810m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Biosphärenpark Salzburger Lungau und Kärntner Nockberge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.48 km

View of Schlierersee from Sonnenbank

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Easy to reach for anyone who is good on foot.

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8.06 km

Lake Esser

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An absolute must-hike... pure relaxation

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9.52 km

Lake Zauner

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Not overcrowded and, above all, located at the foot of a very tasty alpine hut. Only recommended!

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12.6 km

Alpine Pasture Hiking Trail Riedingtal

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Nice round for every performance class

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14.7 km

Lake Schlierer

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Magnificent reservoir in a fantastic rocky landscape… the beginning of a fantastic hiking trail

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14.8 km

Schlierersee (1,495 m)

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Nice short hike/walk

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15.0 km

Schlierersee and Schlierer Alm

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Beautiful corner accessible to everyone

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16.4 km

View of the Brünnwandquelle waterfall

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A beautiful natural spectacle: From this platform you can see the rock face on the other side of the valley. From this, two large springs flow directly out of the mountain and fall down the rugged rock face.

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18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

3.88 km

3.54 km

986 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

4.18 km

3.68 km

1.59 km

1.20 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

11°C

3°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2022,Wanderung im Riedingtal zur Franz-Fischer-Hütte. Veganes Erlebnis 😋

Today a fantastic tour in the Riedingtal. It was 650m uphill. Our goal is the Franz-Fischer Hütte. The first completely vegan hut in Austria. The food was just great! Absolute recommendation.

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September 6, 2024,Tag 7: im Nebel auf das Mosermandl und Abstieg die über Franz Fischer Hütte

The last day of hiking in Flachau: The weather left a few questions unanswered - no complaints at this point, we were lucky every day. The summit was already hidden in white clouds when we were descending, but we wanted to give it a try - maybe it will clear up or we will be above the clouds later.

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August 17, 2023,Lungau #11 - Im Riedingtal zur Franz-Fischer-Hütte

Today we went to the Riedingtal, a wonderful high valley in the Salzburg Lungau. A toll road (€7.00, included in the Lungaucard) takes you to Schlierersee. It alone is worth the trip. Via the Jakoberalm (unfortunately closed) it goes on fantastic paths with fantastic views to the Franz-Fischer-Hütte. Great hut with vegan/ vegetarian food and very friendly people. Then you …

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October 13, 2023,🇦🇹 Riedingtal : Franz Fischer Hütte - Jakoberalm

A tour in the beautiful Riedingtal.
Surrounded by mighty mountain peaks, we were able to enjoy the high-altitude trail from the Franz Fischer Hut to the Jakoberalm in beautiful weather. It was fantastic 😍

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