Natural Park Vilsalpsee is a protected alpine region in Tyrol, Austria, known for its deep blue lake, surrounding mountains, and diverse natural features. The landscape includes rugged limestone cliffs, lush valleys, and the impressive Bergaicht Waterfall, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more, set against a backdrop of alpine scenery.
Natural Park Vilsalpsee provides a range of…
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4.7
(595)
2,461
hikers
10.6km
04:00
720m
720m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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14
hikers
5.67km
02:07
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2,972
hikers
17.4km
07:37
980m
980m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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1,168
hikers
7.09km
02:04
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
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1,610
riders
60.2km
02:48
660m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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1,170
riders
82.3km
03:59
1,060m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
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701
riders
83.3km
03:44
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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166
riders
94.3km
04:37
1,080m
1,080m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.9
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139
riders
53.1km
04:18
1,540m
1,540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.9
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135
riders
52.9km
05:50
1,640m
1,630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
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116
riders
39.6km
03:59
1,000m
1,000m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.9
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83
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
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892
riders
29.1km
01:53
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
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663
riders
17.0km
01:02
120m
120m
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
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308
riders
40.6km
02:45
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.7
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149
riders
69.4km
04:15
590m
590m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.6
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718
riders
36.1km
03:03
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.7
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281
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32km
03:01
900m
900m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

4.7
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109
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14.1km
01:22
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.9
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39
riders
14.2km
00:56
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride.
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4.9
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390
hikers
17.1km
07:28
950m
950m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
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338
hikers
12.6km
06:12
900m
900m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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52
hikers
20.2km
09:41
1,380m
1,380m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
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70
hikers
11.8km
05:07
820m
820m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
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249
runners
9.20km
00:59
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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151
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.2
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138
runners
8.93km
00:56
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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186
runners
19.9km
02:09
210m
210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Natural Park Vilsalpsee is a protected alpine region located in Tyrol, Austria. It is known for its deep blue Vilsalpsee lake, surrounding mountains, and diverse natural features. The park is a nature reserve, preserving a rich variety of plant species and serving as a significant bird sanctuary.
Natural Park Vilsalpsee offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 30 routes, catering to various interests and skill levels.
Yes, Natural Park Vilsalpsee provides hiking trails for all levels, from easy lakeside paths to challenging alpine ascents. An easy, flat path leads along the western side of the lake to the Vilsalpe and continues to the Bergaicht Waterfall. For more options, explore Hiking around Natural Park Vilsalpsee.
Yes, the park offers family-friendly options, particularly easy and flat paths suitable for all ages. The wide path from Tannheim to the Vilsalpsee lake shore is popular for leisurely cycling and walking. For specific hiking recommendations, refer to Family-friendly hikes around Natural Park Vilsalpsee.
Yes, Natural Park Vilsalpsee offers dog-friendly hiking options. Visitors should ensure their dogs are kept on a leash and follow local regulations to protect the nature reserve. Information on suitable routes can be found in Dog-friendly hikes around Natural Park Vilsalpsee.
The Tannheimer Valley, which encompasses Vilsalpsee, is well-suited for road cycling. Routes include a wide, mostly flat path from Tannheim to the lake shore, ideal for leisurely rides. More detailed routes are available in Road Cycling Routes around Natural Park Vilsalpsee.
Yes, Natural Park Vilsalpsee offers diverse mountain biking routes through alpine landscapes. Options range from easy trails like the Lake Vilsalp loop to more challenging routes with significant elevation changes. Explore available trails in MTB Trails around Natural Park Vilsalpsee.
The centerpiece is the Vilsalpsee lake, situated at 3,832 feet (1,168 meters) above sea level. Other notable features include the impressive Bergaicht Waterfall and the Vilsalpsee Mountains, with peaks like the Gaishorn and Rauhorn. The Vils River originates from the lake.
The Vilsalpsee lake is easily accessible by foot or bicycle from Tannheim. Private car access to the lake is restricted daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During these hours, shuttle buses, the "Tannheimer Alpenexpress," and horse-drawn carriages provide convenient transportation from Tannheim.
Routes in Natural Park Vilsalpsee have received an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars from more than 856,000 visitors. This high rating reflects the quality and enjoyment of the more than 30 available routes.
For more information regarding Natural Park Vilsalpsee and the broader Tannheimer Tal region, visitors can consult the official website at www.tannheimertal.com. The Tannheimer Tal tourism association can also be reached by phone at +43 5675 6220-0.

