{"id":5205,"date":"2018-08-09T11:39:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T09:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alt.nationalpark-hohetauern.at\/?page_id=5205"},"modified":"2022-05-13T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T14:33:48","slug":"mountain-lakes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alt.nationalpark-hohetauern.at\/en\/water\/mountain-lakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain lakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TRANQUIL WATER in the Hohe Tauern National Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Green, green and greener still \u2026<\/h3>\n

\u2026 in the midst of the fantastic Alpine landscape. A hike is really lovely, and is rewarded with the views to the white glaciers, that are reflected on the surfaces of the mountain lake \u2013 the loveliest thing we have seen in such a long time. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a rest and an invigorating snack. But is the lake too cold to take a dip? Well of course it is, it is glacial water after all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1528723652082{padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1527765026724{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]

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The loveliest hikes<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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G\u00f6\u00dfnitztal \u2013 Langtal lakes<\/h3>\n

The hike to the Langtal lakes is an extensive and a strenuous undertaking. Anyone who takes on this task, will be hiking through the loveliest valleys imaginable. The Elberfelder H\u00fctte at 2346m provides a place to stay the night. The route proceeds via a fantastic altitude trail with plenty of views, taking in the three high mountain lakes \u2013 the Langtal lakes. A dreamy tour for experienced hikers.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information on this hike<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInRight block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752517357{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4272″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Seebachtal – Stappitzer See<\/h3>\n

As hikers, we get to see the two guises of Seebachtal. The front, farmed section is flat and easy to hike on, before at Schwu\u00dfner H\u00fctte a trackless high Alpine landscape takes over, and it couldn\u2019t be any more impressive. Stappitzer See is a paradise for migratory birds enjoying a well-deserved rest here as they make their way southwards. A superb place, even if it is not quite that easy to access.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information about this hike<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” entrada_row_bgcolor=”bg-white” css=”.vc_custom_1527753310109{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInLeft block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752511691{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4274″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

D\u00f6sental – D\u00f6sener See<\/h3>\n

This tour is super too, particularly since on the banks of D\u00f6sener See the tradition-filled Arthur von Schmid Haus awaits visitors. From the bothy, proceeding across the southern banks, you come to the impressive block glacier, or you might just get comfy on the terrace and enjoy the views to the impressive S\u00e4uleck rock pyramid (3086m), which provides views right across the valley. An easy-going tour with a leisurely refreshment stop in an Alpine inn.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information about this hike<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInRight block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752517357{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”4276″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Elendt\u00e4ler educational nature trail<\/h3>\n

The \u2018Elendt\u00e4ler\u2019 (\u2018misery\u2019 valleys) educational nature trail requires endurance, yet it does not feel one bit \u201cmiserable\u201d, as you might now surmise. The tour proceeds via the Zwischeneldendscharte (2692m), with the ascent requiring skill and fitness. Your reward: the superb views from the wind gap over both Schwarzhornsee lakes and to the Hochalmspitze, which is also known as the \u201cTauernk\u00f6nigin\u201d. Osnabr\u00fccker H\u00fctte provides a refreshment stop, or you could enjoy an overnight stay. [\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information about this hike <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” entrada_row_bgcolor=”bg-white” css=”.vc_custom_1527753310109{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInLeft block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752511691{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”11618″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Gradental\/Keeskopf – Gradensee<\/h3>\n

The Gradental valley is surrounded by three-thousand-meter peaks. Under the gigantic rock faces you follow the tumbling waters upwards, across a fantastic flat moor, until you arrive at the enchanting, turquoise mountain lakes. The Adolf No\u00dfberger H\u00fctte is idyllically situated on the shores of the turquoise blue Gradensee.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information about this hike<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”wow slideInRight block-widget” css=”.vc_custom_1527752517357{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”11621″ img_size=”600×300″ add_caption=”yes” alignment=”right” onclick=”link_image” el_class=”widget-image”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Wangenitz Valley – Lake Wangenitz<\/h3>\n

The Wangenitzsee (2.464 m) with the Kreuzsee offer a grandiose scenery and embed the Wangenitzsee hut with the three-thousand-meter peak north of the hut wonderfully into the basin once scraped out by glaciers. The Wangenitzsee hut (2,508 m) is the highest refuge in the Schobergruppe in the Hohe Tauern National Park.[\/vc_column_text]\r\n\t \t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore information about this hike <\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1528795769615{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1527765026724{padding-right: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”]

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    We do not leave any rubbish \u2013 especially not in the mountain lakes<\/h3>
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