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From the Tauplitzalm mountain station, head west to Krallersee, then east past Großsee and Märchensee to Tauplitzsee and on across the plateau to the Steirerseehütten. Either continue along the northern shore of Steirersee or descend to the southern shore. From Schwarzensee, the innermost lake, a detour

From the Tauplitzalm mountain station, head east across the lake plateau. At the Steirerseehütte huts, turn left uphill on trail no. 276, passing under the rock face of the Sturzhahn in a northeasterly direction. Finally, curve west to the Traghals saddle and then south to the summit (3 hours). Return via the same route.

From the Tauplitzalm mountain station, head east across the lake plateau. After the Grazer Hütte, turn left onto trail no. 72, which climbs steeply uphill. The trail leads through a scree gully, then more gently into a striking karst landscape and to the summit (2 hours). Return via the same route.

From the Tauplitzalm mountain station, head west to the Hollhaus and the valley station of a chairlift. From there, take hiking trail no. 274 to the chairlift's mountain station and continue along a broad ridge to the summit (1.5 hours). Return via the same route.

The Tauplitz circular trail starts in the village center. Follow the signs through meadows to the Leinsteg footbridge, where you enter the forest. Cross the Mühlbach footbridge and ascend to the waterfall. A little further on, you reach the Sagtümpel pond. A gentle descent leads back to open terrain

The famous Cliffwalk runs from the town of Doolin, initially on level ground, then high above the cliffs southwards to the visitor centre at Hag's Head. The walkway was closed for repairs in 2025 but was scheduled to reopen in April 2026. Check beforehand! Guided tours with the walkway's creator are

This scenic hike leads to the Burrens' viewpoint. Park at Gortlecka Crossroads and walk a short distance east along the road to Logh Geelan. From there, a well-marked loop trail leads to the summit of Mt. Mullaghmore and back to the road.

From Inisheer Cemetery, head up to O'Brians Castle and follow this road south for 2.5 kilometers to the beach. Turn left here towards the lighthouse. From there, continue another 2.5 kilometers along the beach to the wreck of the MV Plassy and from there back to the starting point.

The somewhat less visited, but no less beautiful, "Black Fort" lies southeast of Inishmore. From the ferry landing, head south and after one kilometer turn right onto a small road, then soon right again onto Black Fort Road. Follow this road for two kilometers to the Black Fort, the final stretch on

Most hikers on Inishmore want to visit the Bronze Age stone fort perched atop the highest cliff. To get there, follow the purple-marked circular trail west from the ferry landing along small roads for 8 kilometers. At the turnaround point at Kilmurvey Beach, take the path leading to the fort. On the