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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Old Quarry loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Carinthia

Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Old Quarry loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Easy

4.8

(12)

151

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Old Quarry loop from Kölnbrein Dam

01:15

4.36km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam

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This high-lying reservoir is part of the malta power plants that were commissioned in 1977. With its height of 200 meters, the Kölnbreinsperre dam is the highest in Austria and one of the highest in Europe.

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133 m

Arlboden (1,917 m)

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…an impressive hiking area 🥾👀

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151 m

Rockfall Remnants

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Beautiful place and first impression of the area where you stayed.

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2.75 km

Old Quarry

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The old quarry was used to build the Kölnbreinsperre. Now it is an imposing sight and hikers like to build sculptures out of stones

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3.06 km

Giant Rock Formation

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…impressive rock face 🪨👀

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3.30 km

Rushing Stream

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…there is water to marvel at everywhere! 😃

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4.06 km

Tree Growing on the Cliff

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Crazy what nature takes or finds for ways 😎

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4.33 km

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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Very nice memorial for the 24 workers who died in accidents during the construction of the power plant.

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4.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.19 km

143 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

370 m

244 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

13°C

8°C

72 %

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Kölnbreinsperre Dam – Old Quarry loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Kölnbreinsperre Dam

Arlboden (1,917 m)

Rockfall Remnants

Old Quarry

Giant Rock Formation

Rushing Stream

Tree Growing on the Cliff

Memorial for Workers of the Dam Project at Mooserboden Reservoir

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