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View of Gelmersee – Gelmersee loop from Räterichsbodensee

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmersee loop from Räterichsbodensee

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5.0

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmersee loop from Räterichsbodensee

03:22

7.60km

350m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4 m for 5.36 km

After 5.96 km for 1.65 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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743 m

Thousand Steps Trail

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We are up here in the winter and come down later. You could only see a little bit of the stairs.

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1.01 km

Gelmersee Ascent Trail

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The route is really fun, but you have to concentrate.

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5.35 km

Gelmer Lake

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just pause and let it sink in

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5.91 km

Gelmer Dam

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The lake is used for flood control and power generation.

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5.97 km

View of Gelmersee

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Super beautiful, idyllic mountain lake, accessible by train or via a somewhat challenging hiking trail.

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5.98 km

Gelmersee

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Very beautiful lake. Used for flood control and power generation.

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6.46 km

Thousand Steps

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Well maintained mountain trail with great views.

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7.32 km

Small Mountain Lake

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Very appealing hiking area along the reservoir and up to the Gelmer Hütte.

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7.60 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.01 km

592 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.45 km

419 m

176 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

6°C

3°C

61 %

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View of Gelmersee – Gelmersee loop from Räterichsbodensee

Thousand Steps Trail

Gelmersee Ascent Trail

Gelmer Lake

Gelmer Dam

View of Gelmersee

Gelmersee

Thousand Steps

Small Mountain Lake

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