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Lake Louise

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Banff National Park

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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1. The Teahouses loop via Lake Agnes and Plain Of Six Glaciers Trails — Banff National Park

14.1km

05:21

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Lake Louise – Lake Louise loop from Lake Louise

4.74km

01:14

20m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lake Louise – Lake Louise loop from Lake Louise

11.9km

04:11

370m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Tips

DexterDouglas

May 9, 2017

Lake Louise is a beautiful lake surrounded by the Canadian Rockies and a must see in Banff National Park. The lake has a very amazing and bright colour, especially from top of Big Beehive, the emerald colour of the water comes from rock flour carried into the lake by melt-water from the glaciers that overlook the lake. There are several hiking paths which you can combine to one day hike. All paths are very well maintained, so you do not need much equipment. A few teahouses along the way offer snacks and drinks, still I recommend to carry some water and snacks along. Here is my most important advice: It's best to be at Lake Louise before 9 am, as many tourists will arrive by bus after 9 am, also it's much easier to find a parking lot, if you travel by car.

Barbara P.

June 4, 2019

Lake Louise in Banff National Park is a dream. The turquoise water against this mountain backdrop is a real eye-catcher. However, the lake is overrun with tourists. If you are lucky you can get a parking space at the lake. The alternative car park is 5 km away. School buses then serve as shuttles. There are trails of different lengths for hiking around the lake.

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Mhype

September 27, 2018

Those who visit Lake Louise should also take the time to ascend to the Plain of Six Glaciers.

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Location: Alberta, Canada

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Lake Louise

1. The Teahouses loop via Lake Agnes and Plain Of Six Glaciers Trails — Banff National Park

2. Lake Louise – Lake Louise loop from Lake Louise

3. Lake Louise – Lake Louise loop from Lake Louise

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