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6-lakes hiking on the Tauplitzalm

Tauplitz

A break from everyday life?
This is possible on the 6-lake hike on the Tauplitzalm.

The Tauplitzalm with its six mountain lakes is the largest lake plateau in Europe.

In the months of June to mid-August, the variety of flowers is very fascinating. It begins with the snow lily bloom in spring and ends with the alpine bush bloom. Which begins in early to mid-July, depending on snow conditions and weather.

A visit to the Steirerseebankerl is definitely worthwhile. The view of the mountains and the Steirersee is simply magical. Also recommended is a visit to the small mountain church. This is located, not to be overlooked, near the mountain station of the 4-seater chairlift.

The 6-Lake Hike is a dreamy hike to mountain lakes and huts in one of the most beautiful alpine regions in Europe.

At the beginning of the hike, you come to the Krallersee, a dark shimmering moor lake located at the foot of the Lawinenstein. The path continues to Großsee below the Schneiderkogel and on to the romantic Märchensee. On the way to the east, you hike to the Tauplitzsee

Just before the Steirersee, a detour to the "Steirerseebankerl" is recommended. Here the magnificent view of the Sturzhahn and the blue-green shimmering Steirersee is very impressive. By the way, the Sturzhahn was once the climbing mountain of Heinrich Harrer. 

After a short break, it continues past the Steirersee huts towards Steirersee, which can be hiked along the south or north shore (sure-footedness required!).
The last lake is the Schwarzensee, which, despite its name, is not black at all.

The return to the starting point goes from the Steirersee via meadow paths or the paved road on the high plateau. 

The entire tour does not have to be hiked. You have the option to shorten the hike at any time. 

Strollers and wheelchair users:

Due to the paved and gravel plateau road, short hikes on the Tauplitzalm are also suitable for strollers and wheelchair users!

Contact

Informationsbüro Tauplitz
Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf

What the weather will be like

Bad Mitterndorf (800m)

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cloudy
13°C
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Noon
cloudy
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85%
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A chance of sunny periods in the morning, then widespread rain will build up.
Morning
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very sunny
21°C
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very sunny
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Some clouds in the morning, lateron much sunshine and hardly any clouds
04.09.2025
very sunny
9°C 26°C
05.09.2025
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06.09.2025
very sunny
9°C 22°C