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View of Schrecksee – Lake Vilsalp loop from Vilsalpsee

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View of Schrecksee – Lake Vilsalp loop from Vilsalpsee

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View of Schrecksee – Lake Vilsalp loop from Vilsalpsee

06:37

14.7km

890m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Allgäuer Hochalpen

Naturschutzgebiet Vilsalpsee

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Parking

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209 m

Vilsalpsee Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Lake Vilsalpsee is a lake located 1,165 meters above sea level in the Austrian part of the Allgäu Alps. The Vils River flows through it. Located below the Gaishorn and Rauhhorn peaks, it is a popular tourist destination in the Tannheimer Valley. An easy hiking trail leads around the lake, reaching the Bergaicht Waterfall at the valley's end. Since 1957, it has been surrounded by the Vilsalpsee Nature Reserve, where many species thrive, including rare orchids. The lake is the highest breeding ground in Austria for the great crested grebe.

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1.18 km

Vilsalpsee

Lake

2.20 km

Vilsalpe

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The Vilsalpe is easily accessible by bike, on foot, and even with a stroller. It's an ideal destination for families with small children! Delicious food and friendly service.

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2.98 km

Ascent from Vilsalpsee Towards Rauhhorn and Gaishorn

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Great, “normal” climb, great view up, and also back to Vilsalpsee

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7.41 km

View of Schrecksee

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We made a round trip from the Vilsalpsee via the Landsberger Hütte to the Schrecksee. Wonderful experience, worth it! But you should start right in the morning.

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7.82 km

View of Hochvogel and Schrecksee

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In the distance lies the Blindsee in the valley and when visibility is good you can see many peaks (including the Hochvogel).

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8.43 km

View of Vilsalpsee from Hintere Schafwanne

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Great tour with an alpine challenge and a 360 degree panoramic view from the summit.

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8.80 km

View of the Rauhhorn

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Imposing summit with summit cross.

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14.3 km

Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path

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The Vilsalpsee is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Tannheimer Tal, if not in the whole of Tyrol. Nestled in a nature reserve and surrounded by towering mountains, it offers you a unique panorama. The way here is simple and well developed, making it suitable for the whole family.

If you like, you can take the bus from the north shore or return to Tannheim with a tourist train. At the bus stop you will also find the Fischerhütte restaurant and the Gasthof Vilsalpsee.

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

3.93 km

157 m

122 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

4.22 km

2.17 km

336 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,980 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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View of Schrecksee – Lake Vilsalp loop from Vilsalpsee

Vilsalpsee Nature Reserve

Vilsalpe

Ascent from Vilsalpsee Towards Rauhhorn and Gaishorn

View of Schrecksee

View of Hochvogel and Schrecksee

View of Vilsalpsee from Hintere Schafwanne

View of the Rauhhorn

Vilsalpsee Lakeside Path

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