View of Schlegeis Reservoir – Olpererhütte loop from Schlegeisspeicher

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View of Schlegeis Reservoir – Olpererhütte loop from Schlegeisspeicher

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View of Schlegeis Reservoir – Olpererhütte loop from Schlegeisspeicher

03:35

6.59km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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 295 m for 2.37 km

After 3.93 km for 2.37 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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712 m

View of Schlegeis Reservoir

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nice to look at. You can also get up and down comfortably by public transport.

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1.60 km

Waterfalls Flowing Into Schlegeis Reservoir

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Anyone looking for a great panoramic view or a nice photo motif is in good hands on this route.

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2.10 km

Bench with a view of Olpererhütte and Schlegeisspeicher

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Schlegeis reservoir and the Olpererhütte.

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2.60 km

Riepenbach waterfall and bridges

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Not quite as big as the Krimmler waterfalls in Zillertal, but still very impressive. Idyllically many small waterfalls flow down between coniferous forests.

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3.07 km

View of Schlegeis Reservoir

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Climb difficult, but the view is worth it! You need good shoes with good grip, sneakers (which some Instagram photo-takers wear) don't really work.

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3.24 km

Olpererhütte

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The Olpererhütte at 2389 meters offers an excellent overnight accommodation for climbing higher peaks. There are sleeping spaces for 5 people each and you need to bring sleeping bags. The …

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4.46 km

View of Schlegeisspeicher

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Amazing view, a bit crowdy but worth it

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

987 m

274 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

356 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (1,790 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

10°C

1°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2023,Schlegeis Stausee - Olperer Hütte - Runde

My battery went flat where I seemed to walk dead straight on the way back. The hike is actually about 8km far: 4 up and 4 down again😅

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July 14, 2023,Hängebrücke Olperer Hütte

Really only for experienced hikers with spring-loaded shoes

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August 10, 2023,Vom Schlegeisspeicher zur Olperer Hütte

Today a real tour over hill and dale 😅

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August 15, 2025,🇦🇹🥾 Zillertal vom Schlegeisspeicher zur Olpererhütte 🐕‍🦺

Does the word nightmare have anything to do with the Alps? I kept asking myself that question today 🤔
Just like, why are obstacles constantly being put in my path 🤔
It was supposed to be a hike, but it was a steady uphill climb over rocks and stones, with a lot of concentration on where my legs were.
I …

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September 2, 2021,Olpererhütte mit der Instabrücke

Good shoes and surefootedness definitely don't hurt here. When the weather is good, the climb is always worthwhile for the best view.
Hard exit and almost no opportunity for breaks. Mountaineering and not a hike.
A little further from the hut comes the Instabrücke, known from Instagram, you can also take great photos here, if you have the leisure to …

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July 24, 2022,Olpererhütte, mit Kindern (2,4,6 Jahre)

Even the 4-year-old child ran the route completely alone.

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June 20, 2024,Olpererhütte ✌️🍀🌿😍

Unfortunately, we had chosen the wrong weather for the tour. The ascent was still dry - but unfortunately it started to rain at the top. The descent on the wet stones was not ideal.

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