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Walking around the Pillersee
Quiet routes in the Pillerseetal below the Loferer Steinberge
The Pillerseetal lies in the Kitzbühel Alps, close to the Salzburg border, around St. Ulrich am Pillersee, St. Jakob in Haus and Fieberbrunn. The Pillersee is a mountain lake a little over 1.5 km long, with the limestone walls of the Loferer Steinberge as a backdrop.
A well-known easy outing is the Pillerseerunde, a loop of about 9 km (roughly 2.5 hours) around the lake. Longer routes lead up to alpine pastures and alms; the region has around 400 km of walking routes in total. You can pick up a map and tips at the tourist office in the valley.
- AgeAll ages (depending on the route)
- DurationAbout 2 to 4 hours
- CostWalking is free
- DistanceAbout 1 h by car
- SeasonSummer
- LocationPillerseetal, Tyrol
Tips
- Pick up a walking map at the tourist office for current routes.
- Plan a stop at the lake.
- Wear good shoes if you climb up to the alpine pastures.
- Check the weather; it can change quickly in the mountains.
Practical
The Pillerseetal is about 1 hour by car from Niederau, via Wörgl, Kitzbühel and St. Johann. Routes mostly start in or near the villages; parking is generally available.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Pillersee?
In the Pillerseetal north-east of Kitzbühel, near St. Ulrich am Pillersee.
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Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office.
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