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Salzburg

Hüttschlag

To Ötzlsee in Grossarltal

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Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Salzburg

Hüttschlag

To Ötzlsee in Grossarltal

Easy

4.7

(156)

1,027

hikers

To Ötzlsee in Grossarltal

01:05

4.12km

40m

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This leisurely hike leads to the picturesque Ötzlsee, a mountain lake at the head of the valley in Hüttschlag. Because the hike isn't too long, the paths are well-maintained, and there are several picnic and barbecue areas as well as a Kneipp facility at the lake itself, this hike is…

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Last updated: July 16, 2026

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1.77 km

Bridge over the Grossarler Ache

Highlight • Lake

Like an opal, the clear water of the Ache shimmers here in all possible shades of color. A truly sensual natural spectacle.

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1.97 km

Natural Kneipp Facility Hüttschlag Lake

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Natural Kneipp facility fed with ice-cold water from the Ötzlsee. First an overcoming, but then wonderfully refreshing and invigorating. After a dip in the cold water, your feet are fresh …

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Ötzlsee

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A beautiful mountain lake, which remains cold even in summer. It's a lovely spot for a picnic and a relaxing break. From here, you can hike to the Arlscharte pass.

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4.13 km

Talwirt Inn

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After a hike to the beautiful Ötzlsee lake, you can stop at the cozy Talwirt inn. Enjoy a delicious iced coffee on the sun terrace and the magnificent view. Next …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.45 km

500 m

175 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 15 August

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October 22, 2021,Wanderung zum Ötzlsee und Kreealmwasserfall

Great path at the head of the valley with a large parking lot. Path except detour to the waterfall (5 min.), Suitable for pushchairs.

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October 22, 2021,🌥️Hüttschlag Talschluß Ötzlsee☀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️

We spent a wonderful short autumn holiday in the Grossarl Valley.
Austria is wonderful.
Indian summer in the valley.
Our hotel (Grossarl Hof) was great (🌟 🌟🌟🌟s)
Wellness 👏.
Gourmet 😋👍.
Pine room 👌.

Today we completed a leisurely stroll at the end of the valley.

Greetz Klaus 😃 🙋‍♂️

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September 8, 2024,Ötzlsee, Kreealm-Wasserfall; Hüttschlag/Sbg.

My hike today takes me to the Großarltal, an area I've never been to before. The journey goes from Gmunden via Salzburg to St. Johann im Pongau, where I change to the 540 Hüttschlag Talschluss bus. Then to Alpendorf, where the valley stations of the Gernkogel cable car and the Alpendorf gondola are located.
High above the Liechtensteinklamm, the road …

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September 22, 2022,Von Hüttschlag (Talschluß) zum Kreealmenwasserfall und zum Ötzelsee

After the visit to the Hohenwerfen Fortress (with a falconry demonstration), a short hike to prepare for dinner 😉🤔🤗

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July 25, 2025,Großarltal - Hüttschlag Talschluß mit Ötzlsee und Kreealmwasserfall

The weather is supposed to be unsettled again today, but we wanted to at least take advantage of the dry spell and drove to Hüttschlag.
There's good parking at the Talwirt (a great restaurant, by the way!).
The path to Ötzlsee, at the end of the valley, is easy to walk. And the lake itself is beautiful.
There are also …

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May 25, 2023

This leisurely hike leads to the picturesque Ötzlsee, a mountain lake at the head of the valley in Hüttschlag. Because the hike isn't too long, the paths are well-maintained, and there are several picnic and barbecue areas as well as a Kneipp facility at the lake itself, this hike is a wonderful idea

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May 2, 2024

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To Ötzlsee in Grossarltal

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To Ötzlsee in Grossarltal

Bridge over the Grossarler Ache

Natural Kneipp Facility Hüttschlag Lake

Ötzlsee

Talwirt Inn

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