Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Rushing Glacier Stream loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Rushing Glacier Stream loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Rushing Glacier Stream loop from Kölnbrein Dam

07:30

18.5km

920m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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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 4.58 km for 8.06 km

Waypoints

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6 m

Kölnbreinsperre Dam

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This high-lying reservoir is part of the malta power plants that were commissioned in 1977. With its height of 200 meters, the Kölnbreinsperre dam is the highest in Austria and one of the highest in Europe.

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156 m

Rockfall Remnants

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Beautiful place and first impression of the area where you stayed.

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6.45 km

View of Ankogel

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…an imported mountain ⛰️

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8.48 km

Oberer-Schwarzhornsee

Lake

9.64 km

Unterer-Schwarzhornsee

Lake

11.7 km

Viewpoint

12.5 km

Bridge over the stream near Osnabrücker Hut

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…water accompanies you everywhere 😉

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14.2 km

Simply beyond words

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Beautiful place with a phenomenal view towards Glacier and reservoir.

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16.5 km

Rushing Glacier Stream

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Here you are undisturbed and can relax easily. Most people just take a photo here and wander past.

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18.2 km

Arlboden (1,917 m)

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…an impressive hiking area 🥾👀

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18.3 km

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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Very nice memorial for the 24 workers who died in accidents during the construction of the power plant.

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18.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

8.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

7.40 km

896 m

738 m

Elevation

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Monday 12 October

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Rushing Glacier Stream loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Kölnbreinsperre Dam

Rockfall Remnants

View of Ankogel

Bridge over the stream near Osnabrücker Hut

Simply beyond words

Rushing Glacier Stream

Arlboden (1,917 m)

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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