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Altaussee cress round

Varied alternative to the lake circuit to Obertressen/Bad Aussee and back via the river promenade.

8.3 km loop with promenades, forest paths, gentle climbs, and magnificent views. Perfect for brisk walking with views of Lake Altaussee and the mountains. Ideal for Nordic walking in Altaussee and active vacations in the Ausseerland region.

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The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
10,1 km
Route
2:15 h
Time
150 hm
Uphill
170 hm
Downhill
783 m
Highest point

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The best way to get to Altaussee is to plan with google.at/maps.  

This varied Nordic walking tour offers an exciting alternative to the classic lake circuit. It connects Lake Altaussee, shady forest passages, magnificent viewpoints, and charming promenade sections to Obertressen and Bad Aussee—and back again.

The tour starts at the Kurhaus car park in Altaussee, past the Volkshaus and through the spa gardens. The trail runs along the meadow path to the Seeklause at km 0.8. It continues along the idyllic lake promenade until, at km 1.1, it turns right onto an ascent via forest and asphalt paths. The highest point is reached at km 1.9.

The route now continues to the right along an asphalt road before turning left towards Bad Aussee at km 2.3. From km 2.8, the route leads through a forest entrance to the Hofmannsthal lime tree – a scenic spot with potential for relaxation. Then follow the hiking trail further uphill to km 3.7.

Passing the fire station, the trail leads to Emil-Mariott-Weg. At km 4.2, turn right onto Ramgutstraße, then continue along Sigmund-Freud-Straße and turn left onto Emil-Ertl-Weg at km 4.8. This leads to a meadow section and finally downhill through the forest to Altausseerstraße. Cross this at km 5.7 to reach Klaus-Maria-Brandauer-Promenade on the right after the bridge (Hausersteg).

This section along the Traun river (km 6.4 to 6.7) offers particularly joint-friendly exercise and physical activity in nature. Back in Altaussee, cross the Landesstraße at km 8.3 to return to Altausseer See.


Parking possibility at the Kur- und Amtshaus Altausse. Please note the fee!
Tourist office Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Information office Altaussee
Fischerndorf 61
8992 Altaussee
+43 3622 716 43
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Hiking maps are available in the information offices in Ausseerland or in the Ausseerland Artikel Shop.

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What the weather will be like

Altaussee (727m)

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18.10.2025
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