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Bockhart Lakes

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Austria

Salzburg

Bad Gastein

Bockhart Lakes

Moderate

4.8

(141)

685

hikers

Bockhart Lakes

03:52

8.57km

530m

Hiking

On this tour in the unique Sportgastein, you hike to two lakes in one go. You reach the end of the Gastein Valley via an old toll road - either by car or by bus. Once you have reached 1,590 meters, you can get started.

You can see the flagpole…

by Gastein – Aufladen. Aufleben. Abheben.

Last updated: June 28, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.33 km

Along the Lower Bockhartsee

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A lush, overgrown path takes you along a beautiful path just above the Bockhartsee. You can enjoy a constant view of the deep blue water of the reservoir.

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3.36 km

Waterfall Between Oberer and Unterer Bockhartsee

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful section between the Upper and Lower Bockhartsee!

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3.58 km

Mining Ruins Between the Bockhart Lakes

Highlight • Historical Site

Old mine ruins and waste heaps from former gold and silver mining.

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4.20 km

Oberer Bockhartsee

Highlight • Lake

Small natural lake with great views of the surrounding mountain peaks. If it's warm enough, you can get a (pretty fresh) refreshment here!

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6.82 km

Bockhartsee Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Delicious food with a magnificent view. If the weather cooperates, you can even sit on the sunny terrace.

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8.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

326 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

20°C

7°C

34 %

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Comments

June 30, 2025,oberer Bockhartsee

The Bockhartseehütte is currently only open Thursday through Sunday.
A wonderful cooling dip today at the upper Bockhartsee.

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August 24, 2024,Oberer Bockhartsee

Footbath at the upper Bockhartsee. Stop at the Bockhartseehütte on the way back.

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August 12, 2023,unterer und oberer Bockhartsee

The Obere Bockhartsee is a mountain lake in the Bockharttal in southern Pongau and is located at 2,076m in the municipality of Bad Gastein. The lower Bockhartsee is an artificial reservoir and is located at 1,872m. The lower Bockhartsee is part of the former Bockhart district, where gold was mined until the middle of the 20th century.

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May 29, 2024

On this tour in the unique Sportgastein, you hike to two lakes in one go. You reach the end of the Gastein Valley via an old toll road - either by car or by bus. Once you have reached 1,590 meters, you can get started.
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You can see the flagpole of the Bockhartseehütte from the valley floor. A beautiful

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