Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – View of Schrecksee loop from Tannheim

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Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – View of Schrecksee loop from Tannheim

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Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path – View of Schrecksee loop from Tannheim

09:48

25.6km

1,060m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 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 17.1 km for 147 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.43 km

Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path

Highlight • Lake

The Vilsalpsee is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Tannheimer Tal, if not in the whole of Tyrol. Nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by towering …

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5.11 km

Vilsalpsee

Lake

6.17 km

Vilsalpe

Alpine Hut

10.4 km

Hintere Schäfwanne

Mountain Pass

11.5 km

View of Schrecksee

Highlight • Viewpoint

We made a round trip from the Vilsalpsee via the Landsberger Hütte to the Schrecksee. Wonderful experience, worth it! But you should start right in the morning.

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12.1 km

View of Schrecksee

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The view of the Schrecksee is simply fantastic. Located in the middle of high mountains and a small island. The color of the water is amazing

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16.7 km

Landsberger Hut

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The Landsberger Hut is a great rest stop on the Three Lakes Tour and on all other hikes above Lake Vilsalpsee. It's also a perfect base for further summit climbs. …

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16.9 km

Grüne Lache

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The Lache is the smallest and also the highest of the three lakes, Vilsalpsee, Traualpsee and Lache. It gave the Lachenspitze its name and is located directly at its foot, below the Landsberger Hut.

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17.1 km

Traualpsee Waterfall

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Beautifully located, below the Landsberger hut at the Traualpsee.

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17.8 km

Traualp Lake

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A tough climb, not suitable for everyone. But you will be rewarded for it. The beautiful mountain lake offers a wonderful view before you set off on the last stretch to the Landsberger Hut.

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21.1 km

Vilsalpsee Nature Reserve

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Lake Vilsalpsee is a lake located 1,165 meters above sea level in the Austrian part of the Allgäu Alps. The Vils River flows through it. Located below the Gaishorn and …

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25.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

7.35 km

1.78 km

1.77 km

859 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

6.22 km

3.34 km

2.56 km

1.82 km

533 m

161 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

16°C

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Comments

September 3, 2023,🇦🇹 Sicht auf den Vilsalpsee und Schrecksee – Landsberger Hütte Runde von Neu Kienzen

Today I went on a tour that had been on the agenda for a long time. After everything fell into place... Enough time, suitable weather and not too warm air... Ideal for this round. In the morning we took the bus from the parking lot to Vilsalpsee, from there we continued on foot along the lake. Great reflections in the …

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August 2, 2022,Schrecksee

Always beautiful. And this time the other way around with Shanti as a super nice hiking companion 😊
The beginning was a bit tough because it was very hot. But that can also come from the bottle of port wine the night before 😅
Then it went great 😀👍
Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to get back to the last bus. …

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August 2, 2022,Meine ersten Bergseen

Together with Schlafwanderer I experienced a wonderful day where everything was just perfect.
The Schrecksee more than inspired me.

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August 10, 2025,Mit Tochter auf Entdeckungstour: Vilsalpsee, Traualpsee, Lache, Schrecksee

My daughter asked me if I would go to Schrecksee with her, and of course I couldn't say no 😃 So, we set off early in the morning with our bikes in our luggage to the Tannheimer Valley. We parked at the Schwendt-Kienzen car park (daily fee €5) in Tannheim.
From there, we cycled to Vilsalpsee and cycled halfway around …

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July 27, 2024,🇦🇹 Schrecksee, ⛰ Steinkarspitze, Landsberger Hütte - Runde von Tannheim

With the best 🌤 weather, we went on another mountain tour today.

Starting in Tannheim, the path first led to the Vilsalpsee, along the right bank of the lake to the Vilsalpe and then right up the climb ↗️ towards Rauhhorn. At the next fork in the road, however, keep left to follow the Jubiläumsweg below the Rauhhorn to the …

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July 14, 2023,Schrecksee 🇩🇪 via Kirchdachsattel (1927 m) und Hintere Schafswanne (1956 m) 〽️🇦🇹

Parked at the paid car park P1.
The first bus then went to the Vilsalpsee. The bus was already full at this time. To my fear of a mass ascent to the Landsberger Hütte, most chose a different or opposite route. Always nice and in the shade, we went up to the Traualpsee.
After a short break in the Landsberger …

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July 2, 2022,Allgäuer Alpen - Durchs Tannheimer Tal - Vom Vilsalpsee zum Schrecksee - Rundweg

It's worth getting up early for. Again this time. The starting point is directly at the Vilsalpsee, which, however, can only be accessed by car before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. First we went to the Schrecksee.

Then continue on the Saalfeld Höhenweg to the Traualpsee. A strenuous but beautiful day tour for experienced hikers 🎒🏔🌱

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August 25, 2022,Bergtour zum Schrecksee🥾🪨

Long awaited goal achieved.✅️

🪧 Important things first, nobody has to read everything:

• This is a mountain tour in the alpine area at about 1500 to 1900 meters above sea level.
• Almost everywhere no cell phone reception. You have your peace. Plan with komoot offline map. 📵
• Mountain boots/trekking shoes, 🥾 possibly hiking sticks and at least …

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