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Two lakes view hike

Antholz Valley

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Category

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

3:38

in hours

Distance

11.2

in km

Status

closed

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Panoramic hike in the upper Antholz Valley to the “Two Lakes Viewpoint” with a unique view of Lake Antholz and the Lake Obersee at the Staller Saddle.

The hike to the Two Lakes Viewpoint is one of the most scenic tours in the Antholz Valley. Starting from Lake Antholz, the trail leads along beautiful alpine paths to a spectacular viewpoint. At the top, you can enjoy a unique view of Lake Antholz, the Lake Obersee at the Staller Saddle, and the surrounding mountains of the Rieserferner Group. Various route options allow for a flexible hike.

Steinzger Alm

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Two lakes view Antholz Valley

2 lakes view Antholz Valley

Obersee

Two lakes view Antholz valley

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Round trip
Family-friendly

Route data

Intermediate

Distance

11,2 km

Duration

3 h 38 min

Ascent

678 m

Decent

678 m

Physical condition

Scenary

Highest point

2.263 m

Lowest point

1.636 m

Suggestions

A particularly nice option is to combine the hike with a stop at one of the mountain huts along the route. This allows you to extend the tour at a relaxed pace and enjoy local specialties.

Starting point

Biathlon Center Antholz Obertal

Directions

The starting point is the parking area at the Biathlon Center. From there, head to Lake Antholz (1,650 m) and continue along the right-hand side of the lake to the start of the "Almenweg".

The path leads to the Steinzger Alm (1,894 m, serviced). From here, follow trail no. 7B uphill to the Upper Steinzger Alm (2,076 m, not serviced).

Continue on trail no. 7A to the Two Lakes Viewpoint, where a stunning panorama of both lakes and the surrounding mountains awaits.

Descent options:

Option 1: Follow trail no. 7A for about 10 minutes to Vogelgrand, then descend to the Staller Saddle (2,050 m). From there, take trail no. 11 back to Lake Antholz and return to the parking area along the lakeside path.
Option 2: Return via the same route. Alternatively, from the Steinzger Alm, descend via trail no. 7B to the lake and follow the lakeside path back to the starting point.

public transportation

Take bus line 431 from the Olang-Antholz train station to reach Lake Antholz, the starting point of the hike.

> Bus and train schedules: www.suedtirolmobil.info/en

How to get there

From the Puster Valley Road, near Olang, turn into the Antholz Valley and follow the road to Lake Antholz.

The starting point of the hike is located at the large paid parking area at the Biathlon Center.

Where to park

Large paid parking area at the Biathlon Center.