Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

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Halser Ilzschleifen

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Start point

Bus stop

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85 m

Hals Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins tower prominently above the small town of Hals, but round off the beautiful townscape.

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1.27 km

Trift Tunnel

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The Trift Tunnel is only for daring hikers: in the past, the trees in the narrow canal next to the footpath in the tunnel were drunk so that you could …

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1.44 km

Triftsperre Wooden Bridge over the Ilz

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The Ilz was once an important river for timber. In spring, the tree trunks from the Bavarian Forest rushed over streams to the Ilz and from here to the confluence …

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1.47 km

Ilz Footbridge and Triftsperre Tunnel

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The tunnel is awesome, a small dark tunnel with water flowing sideways!

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2.97 km

The fish staircase is an exciting part of the dam. It's impressive that the fish can do it. When you arrive at the top, a beautiful reservoir spreads out, which even offers swimming opportunities. Very nice and refreshing!

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3.98 km

Ilz

Lake

11.5 km

Ilz River Near Fischhaus

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Almost like Bavarian Canada

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18.8 km

Stairs and tunnel at the Triftsperre (log-driving dam)

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....but there is also a nice path downstream of the Ilz

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20.0 km

Hals Castle Ruins

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Great little place right on the Ils river. The historic buildings reflected in the river are really worth a visit.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.43 km

1.79 km

861 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

5.59 km

2.80 km

451 m

290 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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