Lake Altaussee – Windberg Tower loop from Altaussee

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Lake Altaussee – Windberg Tower loop from Altaussee

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Lake Altaussee – Windberg Tower loop from Altaussee

03:28

11.5km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturschutzgebiet Altausseer See

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

70 m

Lake Altaussee

Highlight • Lake

Embedded in the picturesque mountain landscape is the crystal-clear Lake Altauseer, on the banks of which the town of the same name is located. Because the water has a slightly …

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401 m

Walter Munk Park and Altaussee Boat Dock

Highlight • Rest Area

There is also a public toilet here

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1.76 km

Scenic Meadow Trail Above Altaussee

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can stroll along here above Altaussee, quietly and with great views. Two benches invite you to rest.
A memorial stone commemorates the writer Hermann Broch (1898-1951), who lived here for many years.

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3.67 km

Windberg Tower

Highlight • Monument

3.70 km

Castle ruins with mountain view

Highlight • Castle

3.70 km

View of Loser from the Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.73 km

Altaussee Salt Mine

Highlight • Historical Site

You learn a lot about salt mining. However, the time towards the end of World War II is steeped in history. At that time, looted art was stored in the …

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10.9 km

Lake Altaussee

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful hike with beautiful views even in winter.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

2.93 km

2.11 km

663 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

2.26 km

1.86 km

1.68 km

1.13 km

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,050 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

11°C

6°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2023,Via Salis Altaussee

A very nice tour on the salt trail. We parked up at the Salzwelten. We went the way from top to bottom. There are two pretty steep sections. You pass some tunnels, very interesting. A tour of the mine can be booked at the Salzwelten.

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October 24, 2024,Via Salis in Altaussee

Very nice hike with great views and past old mine tunnels. The start is in the middle of town at the tourist information office. There you can also get free maps for the hike. I would definitely stick to the direction you walk in. The few steep sections are definitely more pleasant uphill than downhill. It's a very pleasant and …

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