Großsee - Märchensee - Tauplitzsee

Description:
This tour greets you with the full beauty of the Tauplitzalm: In early summer it is transformed into an iridescent sea of flowers, with purple rhododendron, blue gentian, hellebore and Carthusian pink in full bloom. And in autumn, the larch trees on the surrounding mountainsides are adorned in gently shimmering gold. You will hike between all of this magic along well-maintained pathways to three different lakes – the Tauplitzalm is in fact the biggest lake plateau in Central Europe.

Directions:
Setting out from the mountain terminal of the quad chairlift on the Tauplitzalm, you will make your way passing Hotel Berghof and the Steirerhof, and via the Grashütte to the northern slopes. Now take the eastern side of the Schneiderkogel, one of our local ski mountains. This will bring you to the Großsee – filled with water pure enough to drink, it also teems with Arctic char and trout. Many visitors like to spend a little time here in order to feed the quacking ducks. The next stage takes you above Großsee to the romantic Märchensee – an emerald-green natural gem. You will now hike to the Öderntörl, a broad, rocky alpine saddle. There, you can take in the beautiful views of the idyllic Ödernalm and the Totes Gebirge. Your walk back will lead you via the Märchensee and the northern shore of the Großsee to the Tauplitzsee – a dark, shimmering moorland lake. The complete tour takes roughly 1 hour. If you would like to experience even more of the Tauplitzalm, you can continue your hike out to the Grazerhütte, a hut which used to be operated by mountaineering icon Heinrich Harrer back in the 1930s. You will then return via the Naturfreundehaus to the mountain terminal of the chairlift in Tauplitzalm village.

Tip:
If you are out and enjoying the fresh mountain air, you are certain to work up an appetite – in Tauplitzalm village, you will discover several different inns that offer table-side service and heartfelt Styrian hospitality.  

Safety guidelines:
Emergency call: 140

Equipment:
Out on the alpine pastures and high peaks, the weather is infamous for changing quickly: Whether you are a laid-back “Sunday hiker” or an intrepid summiteer – you will get far more joy out of your outdoors experience if you are prepared for all potential conditions. That’s why we are taking this opportunity to share a few useful tips with you for your mountaineering expedition, hike or stroll in the hills.

Your most important companion up in the mountains is a good rucksack – a capacity of 20 liters is ideal, though bigger is not a bad idea for more extended tours. Your precise equipment needs will vary according to the tour and weather, a decision that’s ultimately up to you alone. But here’s one helpful rule of thumb to go by: Pack as much as necessary, but as little as possible!

• Professional hiking boots that have been worn in.


• Special hiking socks for good traction inside your boots.


• Hiking pants – zip-off legs are great for adjusting to changing temperatures.


• A change of functional shirts – especially on the summit or after a strenuous stage.


• Breathable rain jacket within easy reach (packed in the side or top).


• Rain wrap for your rucksack, also quick and easy to access.· A warm sweater and/or warm jacket if temperatures change drastically.


• Cap and gloves – even in summer, in the mountains it can quickly turn cold.


• Sun protection: cap and sun block with high SPF.


• Hiking or trekking poles if appropriate to your tour.· 1-2 sandwiches, an energy snack such as a cereal bar won’t hurt either.


• Drinks bottle with at least 1.5 liters of water, tea or energy drink.· Professional hiking map of the area.


• Mobile phone that is fully charged.


• First-aid kit and band-aids for blisters.


• Cash and a pocket knife.


• Cushion to sit on and enjoy the views in comfort.

We wish you a wonderful time hiking or mountaineering on the Tauplitz!

Additional information:
TVB Ausseerland – Salzkammergut

Tel. +43 3622 54040-0                                                        

info@ausseerland.at

www.ausseerland.at

 

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