Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Kölnbrein Reservoir loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Carinthia

Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Kölnbrein Reservoir loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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4.6

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153

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Kölnbrein Reservoir loop from Kölnbrein Dam

01:14

4.32km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam

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This high-lying reservoir is part of the malta power plants that were commissioned in 1977. With its height of 200 meters, the Kölnbreinsperre dam is the highest in Austria and one of the highest in Europe.

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133 m

Arlboden (1,917 m)

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…an impressive hiking area 🥾👀

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151 m

Rockfall Remnants

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Beautiful place and first impression of the area where you stayed.

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2.54 km

Kölnbrein Reservoir

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The largest dam in Austria

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltakraftwerke#Oberstufe

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3.02 km

Giant Rock Formation

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…impressive rock face 🪨👀

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3.27 km

Rushing Stream

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…there is water to marvel at everywhere! 😃

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4.03 km

Tree Growing on the Cliff

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Crazy what nature takes or finds for ways 😎

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4.30 km

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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Very nice memorial for the 24 workers who died in accidents during the construction of the power plant.

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4.32 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.16 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

370 m

159 m

157 m

< 100 m

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Kölnbrein Reservoir loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Kölnbreinsperre Dam

Arlboden (1,917 m)

Rockfall Remnants

Kölnbrein Reservoir

Giant Rock Formation

Rushing Stream

Tree Growing on the Cliff

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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