Schwarzensee
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Easy hike, though one rich in variety, from Breitlahnhütte in Kleinsölktal Valley, to Lake Schwarzensee. Beautiful family hike with a water theme path!
The further we drive into the Kleinsölktal, the more imposingly the steep forested hillsides ascend towards the peaks above. From the Breitlahn Hütte, a broad path takes us on an almost flat walk alongside the Kleinsölk stream to the Schwarzensee. Three sides of this lake are surrounded by dark forest, standing along the shore are a number of enormous, ancient alpine maples. And in good weather, whenever we come to a clearing, we can enjoy enchanting reflections off the lake.
In spring and early summer, a veil of waterfalls cloaks the cliffs of the cirque, rhododendron are in bloom and, by the end of June, the cows have already been driven up here and the cowherds are working hard. Gigantic blocks of rock serve as protection for these rustic alpine huts, each roofed with wooden shingles and blending perfectly into the surrounding countryside.
The western shore of the Schwarzensee is closed due to danger of falling rocks!
More information
Branch off from the Ennstalbundesstraße B320 at Pruggern to Sölktäler. From Stein an der Enns to the Kleinsölktal until you reach the Breitlahnhütte (toll road) – valley shuttle station.
The Breitlahn hut in the Kleinsölktal is the starting point of the hike. Here you can find a wide path almost flat along the Kleinsölk stream till the Schwarzensee.
Up to the Schwarzensee is a themed trail. Many refreshment stops along the way!
SummitLynx- Your digital summit and hut book - available worldwide and always with you!
Since there is no internet reception in the entire valley, payments (toll or hut hosts) are only possible with cash.
The valley bus makes crossings in the Sölktäler Nature Park possible on weekdays. Likewise, you can arrive comfortably by train and the Tälerbus will take you to your accommodation or the starting point of your hike. This bus runs on weekdays during the Styrian summer vacations. You can find all information about the departure times here.
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Schwarzensee | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
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Schwarzensee | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
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Zufluss Schwarzensee | © Österreich Werbung, Fotograf: Peter Podpera | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
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Abkühlung am Zufluss des Schwarzensees | © Österreich Werbung, Fotograf: Peter Podpera | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
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Schwarzensee | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
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Schwarzenseebach am Weg zur Putzentalalm | © Herfried Marek | Naturpark Sölktäler in der Region Schladming-Dachstein
What the weather will be like
Sölk (668m)
Mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain will start in the afternoon.
Thick clouds with widespread snowfall and rain for all of the day.
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