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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Osnabrücker Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Austria

Carinthia

Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Osnabrücker Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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4.9

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Osnabrücker Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

01:45

17.0km

420m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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130 m

Pelton Turbine Sculpture at Kölnbrein Dam

Highlight • Monument

Rarely seen

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797 m

Snack station Kölnbreinstüberl

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice little cabin with great views.

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964 m

Kölnbrein Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The largest dam in Austria

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltakraftwerke#Oberstufe

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2.75 km

This high-lying reservoir is part of the malta power plants that were commissioned in 1977. With its height of 200 meters, the Kölnbreinsperre dam is the highest in Austria and one of the highest in Europe.

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4.61 km

Kölnbrein Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

kleinelendtal, the glacier stream from the ankogel is enormous and the strongest water feeder for the kölnbein reservoir

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8.61 km

Osnabrücker Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The DAV's Osnabrücker Hut is definitely a worthwhile destination. It's about nine kilometers from the dam. Delicious food, fresh beer and a fantastic view of the snow-covered peaks - even in the middle of summer.

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16.8 km

Kölnbrein Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Kölnbreinsperre is a profoundly impressive highlight high above the Maltatal and the undisputed heart of Austria's highest dam. Via the hairpin bends of the Malta-Hochalmstraße, you reach the huge Kölnbrein reservoir. Directly on the dam crest, the Berghotel Malta with its viewing restaurant and the informative experience exhibition “Verbund-Energiewelt” invite you to take a break. A real thrill is the “Airwalk”. A glass viewing platform that juts out freely over the vertical dam into the depths.

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Kölnbrein Adventure Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic day at the Kölnbrein Dam!

Super modern fitness trail for kids with a premium view.

Almost entirely suitable for children under 3 years old with good motor skills.

The kids can test their skills on the balance beam, balance beam, stone jumper, Tibetan bridge, spider web, and mini via ferrata, among other things.

Can be reached from the parking lot in under 5 minutes.

At the end of the summit trail, a fantastic view of the Kölnbrein Dam awaits you.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

356 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.64 km

1.13 km

356 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Osnabrücker Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Pelton Turbine Sculpture at Kölnbrein Dam

Snack station Kölnbreinstüberl

Kölnbrein Reservoir