From the Ursprungalm to the Giglach Lakes
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Easy, short hike at elevations between 1700 and 1900 m, on a good trail to two very photogenic mountain lakes with splendid views of the Dachstein.
Long, beautifully formed Preuneggtal Valley is accessed via a toll road, with a hiking bus traveling out as far as the Ursprungalm several times a day. This is a small alpine hamlet, enjoying a picturesque setting amid a verdant basin at the foot of the towering Steirische Kalkspitze. Leaving from the Ursprungalm, we hike along a good mountain pathway (way no. 771) and, in about one hour, reach the Giglach Lakes.
The valley basin is flanked by imposing alpine peaks, while the two lakes are separated only by a narrow strip of land and are definitely worth hiking around. Two alpine refuge huts offer hospitality straight from the heart, accompanied by beautiful views. They serve as important bases at this alpine trail crossroads in the heart of magnificent mountain scenery.
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From Schladming either via Rohrmoos or Pichl to the Preuneggtal. Starting at Strickbrücke bridge you continue on the toll road to Ursprungalm.
A nice wide trail (n° 771) takes us from Ursprungalm towards the Giglachsee Lakes. The trail ascends fairly steep in the beginning and in the end with flatter sections in between. Reaching Preuneggsattel you grasp the first view into the Giglachkar cirque. We walk along the left side of the Lakes and continue to Ignaz-Mattis-Hütte. Back along the other side of the Lakes we also pass by Giglachseehütte. Again walking past Preuneggsattel we make our way back to Ursprungalm where we started.
Approximately from half-way up to Preuneggsattel you can also hike along a historic Roman trail.
Hiking bus (# 972) from Planet Planai in Schladming via Rohrmoos to Ursprungalm in Preuneggtal valley.
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Parking area at Ursprungalm.
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Ursprungalm | © Tourismusverband Schladming | Schladming Dachstein
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Hiking Trail head Ursprungalm, Preuneggtal valley | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Tourismusverband Schladming
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Ursprungalm | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Schladming Dachstein
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View towards Preuneggsattel mountain saddle, the historic Roman trail on the right | © Gerhard Pilz - www.gpic.at | Gerhard Pilz
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Stone pile waypoint at Preuneggsattel mountain saddle in Preuneggtal valley | © Gerhard Pilz | Gerhard Pilz
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Giglachsee Hütte chalet, Preuneggtal valley | © Herbert Raffalt | Herbert Raffalt
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Giglachkar with Giglachsee Lakes | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Schladming Dachstein
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Upper and Lower Giglachsee Lakes | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Herbert Raffalt
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Giglachseen Lakes | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Schladming Dachstein
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Ignaz-Mattis-Hütte, Giglachsee Lake and Lungauer Kalkspitze | © Tourismusverband Schladming - Gerhard Pilz | Gerhard Pilz
What the weather will be like
Mariazell (860m)
At first light snowfall, later also rain every now and then.
Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
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