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Kölnbrein Dam – Kölnbreinsperre Dam loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Austria

Carinthia

Kölnbrein Dam – Kölnbreinsperre Dam loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Hard

5.0

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Kölnbrein Dam – Kölnbreinsperre Dam loop from Kölnbrein Dam

03:53

9.11km

500m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 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 2.81 km for 3.84 km

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95 m

Kölnbrein Dam

Highlight • Monument

Whether you're someone interested in technology, an action freak doing bungee jumping or just admiring and hiking, it's simply a highlight!

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429 m

Kölnbreinsperre

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...from here starts a promising tour 🥾👀

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2.67 km

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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4.02 km

Arlscharte (2,252 m)

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A wonderful view of the Hafner and Hochalmspitz groups opens up under one of the Kölnbrein reservoirs with its dam in the rear Maltatal.

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4.68 km

Arlhöhe Summit and Sundial

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Wonderful view of the Ankogel group and other peaks.

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4.69 km

Arlhöhe Summit and View of the Ankogel Group

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Wonderful view of the Ankogel group and other peaks.

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5.35 km

Arlscharte Summit Cross

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Rest area with a great view

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8.92 km

Kölnbrein Dam

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The Kölnbreinsperre is an impressive highlight high above the Maltatal and part of Austria's highest dam. You can reach the Kölnbrein reservoir via the Malta-Hochalmstraße. Right at the dam, the …

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9.11 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

3.81 km

241 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.45 km

982 m

316 m

241 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,290 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Tuesday 9 June

8°C

2°C

99 %

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Kölnbrein Dam – Kölnbreinsperre Dam loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Kölnbrein Dam

Kölnbreinsperre

Kölnbreinsperre Dam

Arlscharte (2,252 m)

Arlhöhe Summit and Sundial

Arlhöhe Summit and View of the Ankogel Group

Arlscharte Summit Cross

Kölnbrein Dam

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