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Beginner Lasörling Höhenweg

Name: Beginner Lasörling Höhenweg
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 505.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (8 reviews)

Duration

Total 6 days

Average 4 h 38m
Distance

Total 53.9 km

Average 9.0 km
Ascent

Total +3140 m

Average +523 m
Descent

Total -3240 m

Average -540 m

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> Manageable stages for first-time hut-to-hut hikers
> Varied trails through rugged terrain, forests and open mountain landscapes
> Cozy huts and a real taste of alpine adventure

The Lasörling Höhenweg is the perfect introduction to hut-to-hut hiking in Austria for hikers who are new to multi-day trekking. With shorter stages and a more relaxed pace, it offers an accessible way to experience the mountains without taking on the full challenge of the standard route. Along the way, you’ll hike through peaceful forests, alpine meadows, and open mountain terrain, with welcoming huts waiting at the end of each day.

We’ve added an extra day to make the itinerary more comfortable and better suited to beginners. Daily distances are manageable, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take breaks, and settle into the rhythm of hut-to-hut hiking. The route still feels like a proper mountain adventure, just without the pressure of overly long or demanding stages.

Expect mountain paths, some steeper sections, and occasional rocky terrain, but nothing highly technical. A basic level of fitness, surefootedness, and some previous hiking experience are recommended. This makes the Beginner Lasörling Höhenweg a great first step into multi-day trekking in the Austrian Alps.

Itinerary

Day

1

Hinterbichl - Clarahütte

Duration: 05:25 h

Distance: 11.7 km

Ascent: 810 m

Descent: 100 m

From Hinterbichl, the route starts gently towards Islitzer Alm and the Umbalfälle, but this should not be treated as a simple valley walk. You are moving into alpine terrain on unpaved paths, mountain hiking trails and steeper sections. With 800 m of ascent, the climb to Clarahütte is a real mountain effort. Expect uneven ground, stairs, viewing platforms and places where steady footing matters.

The first part follows the valley towards Islitzer Alm, a good place to pause before continuing to the Umbalfälle. Around the waterfalls, the route becomes more varied, using wooden platforms, steps and viewpoints close to the water. After this section, the trail leaves the easier valley character behind and climbs higher through the Upper Isel Valley. You pass crossings and river viewpoints as the surroundings become more open and alpine.

Higher up, the route passes the crossing of the Isel and Glacier Way Daber Steg before reaching Clarahütte at 2,038 m. The mountain hut sits in a high alpine setting, with the main climb already behind you.

Note: If you park at Ströden instead of Hinterbichl, the walk gets shorter, since Ströden is on the way to the hut. You arrive earlier, possibly before Clarahütte is open, so a picnic in your backpack is a good idea.

Clarahütte

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2

Clarahütte - Neue Reichenbergerhütte

Duration: 05:15 h

Distance: 10.5 km

Ascent: 730 m

Descent: 180 m

From Clarahütte, this is a serious alpine stage. The route gains 730 m and includes a short technical section where the terrain is more demanding than the rest of the route. Sure-footedness, calm movement and mountain hiking experience are important here. Sturdy footwear and the right equipment matter, especially in poor weather or early-season conditions.

After leaving Clarahütte, the route crosses the mountain river Isel and heads into the Dabertal. The climb builds steadily rather than in one short push, passing highlights such as Regenbach Waterfall, Bridge Over the Isel, Daberlenke and small alpine lakes. The trail is mostly unpaved mountain terrain, with longer stretches where concentration matters. The flagged technical section comes after the first part of the route, so pace yourself before reaching it.

The route finishes at Neue Reichenberger Hütte beside the Bödensee glacial lake. This is a remote mountain hut arrival in Hohe Tauern National Park, with simple alpine surroundings and a clear sense of being deep in the mountains.

Neue Reichenbergerhütte

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3

Neue Reichenbergerhütte - Bergerseehütte

Duration: 06:05 h

Distance: 10.5 km

Ascent: 620 m

Descent: 1010 m

Start the day with a good breakfast—this is one of the tougher stages, but also one of the most rewarding. We begin with a steady climb to the Göslewand, a striking viewpoint high above the valley. From there, it’s a short hike to the Rote Lenke, a mountain pass named after its reddish rock formations. This marks the transition from Bödensee to Kleinbachboden. The trail then heads downhill to the Michtalscharte, where you’ll get fantastic views of the Venedigergruppe. The descent makes this part a bit easier. After a final stretch, we reach the Bergerseehütte—beautifully located by a mountain lake and a great place to unwind after a full day on the trail.

Bergerseehütte

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4

Bergerseehütte - Lasörlinghütte

Duration: 03:45 h

Distance: 5.3 km

Ascent: 590 m

Descent: 490 m

This is a short but serious mountain stage, and it should not be presented as an easy walk. Over 5.23 km, the route gains 590 m before descending towards the Lasörlinghütte. The trail starts with a steep climb of over 500 metres, with cables to assist in places. You should be ready for rocky alpine terrain, narrow-feeling sections and places where careful footing is important.

From the Bergerseehütte, the route climbs away from the hut, with a viewpoint back towards the Bergerseehütte early on. The main effort is the ascent to Berger Törl, where the route reaches its highest section after a continuous climb. Around this crossing, the terrain feels more alpine and exposed, so a steady pace, proper footwear and good concentration matter more than speed.

After the Berger Törl, the trail descends towards the Lasörlinghütte, with views into the Glaurat Valley along the way. The hut comes into view near the end of the descent, giving a clear goal after the more demanding middle section. Once you arrive at the Lasörlinghütte, take time to rest before considering any extra walking.

Optional hike: If everyone still feels fresh after arriving, you can consider the extra walk to the Virgentörl and Gritzerseen. It adds about 5 km and takes roughly 3 hours, so only do this in good weather and with enough energy left in the group. After the main stage, many hikers may prefer to simply rest at the hut.

Lasörlinghütte

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5

Lasörlinghütte - Zupalseehütte

Duration: 03:10 h

Distance: 6.6 km

Ascent: 280 m

Descent: 220 m

We head east today, following a gradually ascending path. It’s a relaxed climb, and from the highest point, you’re treated to panoramic views all the way to the Zupalseehütte. On clear days, you’ll see deep into the Virgental and even catch a glimpse of the majestic Grossglocknergruppe. This is a relatively short hiking day, giving you time to rest or take on an extra adventure in the afternoon.

Optional hike: If you feel like exploring a bit more, the climb to Griften is a great option. It’s a fun excursion that takes around 2.5 hours and is doable for anyone who still has some energy left.

Zupalseehütte

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6

Zupalseehütte - Virgen

Duration: 04:10 h

Distance: 9.3 km

Ascent: 110 m

Descent: 1240 m

On the final day, we begin our descent into the valley and say goodbye to the high trails of the Lasörling Höhenweg. We’re no longer following the Höhenweg itself, but instead take a direct route down to Virgen. The day starts with a fairly steep descent along the Zupal Bach—nothing too technical, but it's good to take it slow and steady. Once we pass the mountain lake, we pick up the clear path that winds gently into the valley.

As we lose altitude, the scenery changes: we dip below the tree line and enter the forest—something we haven’t seen much of in the past few days. The shade and soft forest paths are a nice change, especially for little legs. Just before reaching Virgen, we cross the Isel one last time, just like we did on the first day. And with that, your alpine adventure comes to a close—tired legs, full hearts, and lots of memories to take home.

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Lasörling Höhenweg. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During the trek, you’ll stay overnight in mountain huts. Accommodation is booked in dormitories (Lager) by default. Some huts offer private rooms (€50 per room, per night) or Mehrbettzimmer / small shared rooms (€12.50 per person, per night), subject to limited availability. If you’d like an upgrade, you can leave a comment while booking or email us immediately after booking. If a private room isn’t available, your booking will be placed in a Mehrbettzimmer or dormitory instead.
Half board in huts (where possible)

Accommodation in the huts includes dinner and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated in the exclusive list. This allows you to travel lighter and not have to worry about an extra meal. Please note, however, that lunch is not included, but can be purchased at the huts. Beverages may also be charged separately at some huts.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. Many huts offer packed lunches, which can usually be requested the night before. Alternatively, you can stop for lunch at mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Dinner Bergerseehütte

Where possible, we book accommodations on a half-board basis, but at the Bergerseehütte, only breakfast is included. In the evening you can dine à la carte at the hut without any problem and pay for it in cash on the spot. So make sure you take enough cash with you on trek.