Leopoldsteinersee round

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 3,9 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 21 hm

Downhill 21 hm

Highest point 649 m

The emerald green mountain lake has been a widely known excursion destination in the Erzberg-Leoben region for decades.

The scenic, spectacular, flat circuit around the mountain lake offers enjoyment for the whole family. With electric and rowing boats from the local boat rental we have the opportunity to enjoy some sunny hours directly on the lake. For watermen and bathing mermaids, the lake offers refreshing cooling on hot summer days from June - August. Thanks to its outstanding location, nestled between mountains, the Leopoldsteinersee is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the whole of Styria.The mountain lake is located at about 600 meters above sea level, it is 1400 meters long and 370 meters wide, its deepest point is 31 meters. According to legend, a water sprite was captured near this lake. In order to buy his release, he showed his captors an iron ore deposit, Erzberg, which is only a few kilometers away.The lake tour starts at the parking lot and leads along the lakeshore for about 3 km on a gravel road (closed to public traffic) to the snack station

Best season

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

More information

From the south: Via St. Michael in Upper Styria on the B 115 via Trofaich to Eisenerz.From the north: From the Enns Valley from Liezen via Hieflau to Eisenerz
Sufficient parking available!

The more beautiful variant is to walk around the Leopoldsteinersee clockwise. From the parking lot we walk down the road to the lake outlet. Cross the bridge (here a turnoff to the left leads to the ascent to the Hochblaser and Klettersteig) and turn right onto a meadow. We now follow the path which always leads through the sparse forest on this side of the lake. At the end of this bank we reach the gravel and sandy beach. There we cross a small bridge, walk past a kiosk and along the lakeside road back to the parking lot.

Planning your desired tour properly in advance is a must.

Emergency call rescue: 144

Emergency reporting tip - give answers to six important questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who reported the accident (call-back number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Comfortable shoes recommended!

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 plasters belongs in every rucksack and it is always advisable to put on different layers of clothing.

Fahrpläne und Reiseinformationen finden direkt bei: Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB), Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen (STLB), www.busbahnbim.at

Mit der BusBahnBim App der Verbundlinie ist eine Fahrplanauskunft so einfach wie noch nie: Alle Verbindungen mit Bus, Bahn und Straßenbahn in Österreich können durch die Eingabe von Orten und/oder Adressen, Haltestellen bzw. wichtigen Punkten abgefragt werden. Erhältlich ist die App als Gratis-App für Smartphones (Android, iOS) – auf Google Play und im App Store

Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at