Hiking route Hike to Putzentalalm - Touren-Impression #1 | © Gerhard Pilz - www.gpic.at Hiking route Hike to Putzentalalm - Touren-Impression #1 | © Gerhard Pilz - www.gpic.at

Hike to Putzentalalm

An easy but very varied hike takes us from the Breitlahnhütte in the Kleinsölktal to the Schwarzensee and on to the Putzentalalm. Beautiful family hike with water show path and numerous petting animals at the Putzentalalm.

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.  

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
11,5 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
340 hm
Uphill
340 hm
Downhill
1357 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

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

The Breitlahn hut in the Kleinsölk valley is the starting point of this tour. Here a wide field path leads along the Kleinsölk stream to the Schwarzensee. From there you hike to the Putzentalalm. 

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 (hut hosts) are only possible with cash.

Arrival at Stein/Enns train station with ÖBB.
Cab Stefan Mayer: +43 676 54 09 858

Valley bus from July 5 to September 7, 2025 - this makes crossings in the Sölktäler Nature Park possible. You can also travel comfortably by train and the valley bus will take you to the starting point of your hike. Click here for the timetable.
 

Breitlahnalm/Breitlahnhütte - barriers / parking fee

Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/mountainguides

For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office - Sölktäler Nature Park Information Center:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
mailto:info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
 
The brochure “Schladming-Dachstein Hiking” is available in all information offices in the region.

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What the weather will be like

Sölk (668m)

23.08.2024
sunny
12°C 30°C
24.08.2024
sunny
14°C 30°C
25.08.2024
sunny
14°C 27°C
Spiegelsee Reiteralm | © photo-austria / Christine Höflehner

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