Schwarzensee

Easy hike, though one rich in variety, from Breitlahnhütte in Kleinsölktal Valley, to Lake Schwarzensee. Beautiful family hike with a water theme path!

The further we drive into the Kleinsölktal, the more imposingly the steep forested hillsides ascend towards the peaks above. From the Breitlahn Hütte, a broad path takes us on an almost flat walk alongside the Kleinsölk stream to the Schwarzensee. Three sides of this lake are surrounded by dark forest, standing along the shore are a number of enormous, ancient alpine maples. And in good weather, whenever we come to a clearing, we can enjoy enchanting reflections off the lake.

In spring and early summer, a veil of waterfalls cloaks the cliffs of the cirque, rhododendron are in bloom and, by the end of June, the cows have already been driven up here and the cowherds are working hard. Gigantic blocks of rock serve as protection for these rustic alpine huts, each roofed with wooden shingles and blending perfectly into the surrounding countryside.

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The tour in numbers

9,1 km

Route

2:30 h

Time

100 hm

Uphill

107 hm

Downhill

1180 m

Highest point

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More information

Branch off from the Ennstalbundesstraße B320 at Pruggern to Sölktäler. From Stein an der Enns to the Kleinsölktal until you reach the Breitlahnhütte (toll road) – valley shuttle station.

The Breitlahn hut in the Kleinsölktal is the starting point of the hike. Here you can find a wide path almost flat along the Kleinsölk stream till the Schwarzensee.

Up to the Schwarzensee is a themed trail. Many refreshment stops along the way!

SummitLynx- Your digital summit and hut book - available worldwide and always with you!

Since there is no internet reception in the entire valley, payments (toll or hut hosts) are only possible with cash.

The valley bus makes crossings in the Sölktäler Nature Park possible on weekdays. Likewise, you can arrive comfortably by train and the Tälerbus will take you to your accommodation or the starting point of your hike. This bus runs on weekdays during the Styrian summer vacations. You can find all information about the departure times here.

Breitlahnhütte

For more information please contact the Tourist Office Schladming DachsteinInformation office Nature Park Sölktäler:

Phone: +43 3687 23310 501naturpark@soelktaeler.comStein an der Enns 1078961 Sölk

Freizeitkarte Gröbmingerland, Sölktäler, Öblarn Schubert & Franzke 1:35 000 Wanderkarte Schladming-Dachstein freytag & berndt 1:50 000 Alpenverein Niedere Tauern 45/3 1:50 000 Alle Karten sind im Naturparkbüro in Stein/Enns erhältlich

Wanderführer Schladming-Dachstein, Autor Herbert Raffalt Erhältlich in den Infobüros in der Region Schladming-Dachstein oder im Webshop von Schladming-Dachstein (www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/service/web-shop) Magische Bergseen - Wandern in den Niederen Tauern, Autor Herbert Raffalt,Servus Verlag (www.servusmarktplatz.com)