Großer Leppleskofel – Kleiner Leppleskofel loop from Schutzzone Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn

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Großer Leppleskofel – Kleiner Leppleskofel loop from Schutzzone Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn

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Großer Leppleskofel – Kleiner Leppleskofel loop from Schutzzone Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn

02:40

6.32km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.15 km for 915 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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2.57 km

Großer Leppleskofel

Highlight • Summit

Ingenious East Tyrolean summit at 2,811m above sea level with a dream view!

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4.66 km

Memorial Cross on Leppetallenke

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A memorial cross for a young avalanche victim on the Leppetallenke with a cozy snack bench. The cross is between Kl. And Gr. Leppeskofel and is also easily accessible from the reservoir.

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5.30 km

Kleiner Leppleskofel

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point that can be reached quickly. Fantastic view of the Defferegental.

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5.74 km

Viewing Platform at Speicherteich St. Jakob

Highlight • Viewpoint

Only worth it if the weather is nice ;)

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6.04 km

Brunnalm Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The lake (reservoir for winter sports) is located near the Brunnalm mountain station.

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6.18 km

St. Jakob Defereggental Brunnalm

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice walk overlooking the Grossvenediger

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6.32 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

3.06 km

Surfaces

3.06 km

2.92 km

349 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

3°C

-6°C

0 %

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Comments

August 31, 2021,Wanderung nach Leppleskofel x2

On this round you can enjoy the summit feeling and the panorama. The path offers great views. Thanks to the mountain railways, the ascent to the 2810m high Leppleskofel can be reduced to just under 500hm and can be easily combined with the reservoir and the small Leppleskofel viewpoint.

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