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Around the Plattenkogel

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 2,1 km
Time 1:00 h
Uphill 60 hm
Downhill 60 hm
Highest point 772 m
Family-friendly short hike along Lake Altaussee and through the forest.

A short, family-friendly circular hike in Ausseerland, which leads from the shores of Lake Altaussee along a gravel road and a forest path around the Plattenkogel. Ideal for children and anyone looking for a relaxed tour with a nature experience. Beautiful views and a pleasant route make this tour particularly popular with families.

Best season

January
February
March
December

More information

The best way to get to Altaussee is to plan with google.at/maps
In Altaussee there are numerous paid parking spaces available. The nearest parking lot to the starting point of the hike is the parking lot Seeklause, parking lot Scheichelmühle or parking lot Kurhaus.

A short, family-friendly circular hike in Ausseerland, which leads from the shores of Lake Altaussee along a gravel road and a forest path around the Plattenkogel. Ideal for children and anyone looking for a relaxed tour with a nature experience.

Beautiful views and a pleasant route make this tour particularly popular with families.this leisurely hike in Ausseerland is ideal for families with children. The short loop runs along Lake Altaussee and through shady forest passages. The route is easy to walk, varied and offers beautiful views and nature experiences along the way.

You start at the Seeklause Altaussee. Initially, the trail runs along the lakeside promenade towards the Strandcafé. After the boat huts, the path branches off to the right and continues along a well-maintained gravel road.

Above the campsite, the route runs along the road for a short distance before turning right again after about 20 meters. From here, a natural forest and root path leads back to the Seeklause.

This tour is particularly popular with families, as it is not only easy to manage with children, but also offers plenty of variety - from the lakeshore to the forest path.

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:

  • What happened?
  • How many injured?
  • Where did the accident happen? (possibly GPS coordinates)
  • Who is reporting? (callback number)
  • When did the accident happen?
  • Weather at the accident site?
Proper backpacking makes many things easier:
  • pack heavy things first.
  • The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket.
  • All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top.
  • An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!

This short loop is an ideal example of a family hike in Ausseerland. The nearby lake, shady sections and the natural path make it a real experience for young and old.

You can find even more family-friendly tours in the free Ausseerland hiking map, which is available from the tourist office. For detailed maps, we recommend the hiking map store.

Tourist Office Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Information office Altaussee
Fischerndorf 61
8992 Altaussee
+43 3622 716 43
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What the weather will be like Altaussee (727m)

Today, 21.09.2026

A fairly sunny day after some rain in the early morning.
Morning
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11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
16°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 40%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 22.09.2026

Rain and rain showers will end around noon. Dry with a chance of sunny spells afterwards.
Morning
foggy
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 60%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
9°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

23.09.2026
very sunny
5°C 17°C
24.09.2026
cloudy
5°C 16°C
25.09.2026
slightly cloudy
8°C 17°C

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