Zembach Dam – Zemmgrund Valley loop from Abzw. Gh Breitlahner

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Zembach Dam – Zemmgrund Valley loop from Abzw. Gh Breitlahner

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Zembach Dam – Zemmgrund Valley loop from Abzw. Gh Breitlahner

04:51

15.3km

620m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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937 m

Klausenalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good farmer's doughnuts
Friendly hosts.

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3.70 km

Small Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Mini waterfall along the way, but there are even more beautiful.

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3.97 km

View of the Berliner Hütte valley and glaciers

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The view around the Berliner Hütte on Hornspitze and Hochfeiler is terrific. Main alpine ridge with some glaciers.

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6.82 km

Waterfall in the Zemmtal Valley

Highlight • Waterfall

Round the corner and you have a magnificent view of the waterfalls cascading down the valley walls

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7.52 km

Zembach Dam

Highlight • Lake

Across the lake you have a wonderful view of the glacier cliff at the end of the valley

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7.61 km

Trail to Berliner Hütte

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A further 50 meters further you come to the Berliner Hütte, the only listed mountain hut in the Alps. Must see!

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10.2 km

Gravwand Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Is perfect as a stopover on the way to the Berlin hut.

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14.6 km

Zemmgrund Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Great initially flat valley with old forest and alpine meadows through which the dirt road meanders.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

421 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

11°C

3°C

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Comments

July 25, 2022,Wanderung in den Zemmgrund

The panoramas of this tour cannot be reproduced with pictures ⛰️☀️😊. Varied route, for which a certain basic level of fitness is required. From the Alpenrose hut you have a fantastic view of the surrounding glaciers.

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July 27, 2025,Vom Breitlahner zur Alpenrose und zurück

The starting point was the Alpengasthof Breitlahner, which is easily accessible by bus. The weather was pretty poor, but at least it stayed dry most of the time. Normally, you get some fantastic views on this tour, but I wasn't treated to them this time. Passing first the rustic Klausenalm, then the Grawandhütte, I arrived at my destination—the Alpenrosenhütte in …

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September 12, 2024,Berliner Höhenweg - Abstieg von der Berliner Hütte zum Zemmgrund

Unfortunately, the tour ended prematurely, as it had actually snowed at the beginning of September (with no prospect of it improving quickly). So no chance of doing the next stage over the Schönbichler Horn.
We'll just come back next year, the Berliner Hütte is absolutely worth a second visit 😉

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July 31, 2023,Wanderung Gsth. Breitlahner zur Berliner Hütte

A fulfilling day tour
From the Gasthaus Breitlahner (daily parking for €6) first to the Alpenrosenhütte (with kids and a few short breaks in 2 1/2 hours. Accessible on a gravel path) and then about 20 minutes steep and rocky uphill to the Berliner Hütte. The climb is worth it!
We were rewarded with a great view, plenty of sun …

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June 17, 2022,Alpengasthaus Breitlahner-Berliner Hütte und zurück

A nice climb to the Berliner Hütte. Through the Zemmgrund past farmed alpine pastures on mostly wide paths. The last 30 minutes to the Berliner Hütte is a well-paved path.

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August 25, 2021,Zur Berliner Hütte und zurück

My 50th tour.
It was almost perfect….
Great weather, beautiful mountains, a dream day
The tour is easy and good to go.
The Berliner Hütte is a must-see.

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June 2, 2023,Breitlahner- Zemmgrund- Ghf. Alpenrose- Berliner Hütte

I would divide today's round into three stages, which differ significantly in character and become progressively more impressive. We start at the (still closed) Gasthaus Breitlahner and park the car there (directly in front of the Schlegeis tollbooth) with a daily rate of 6 euros. From here, the path leads directly into the Zemmgrund. On a paved path past alpine …

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August 26, 2024,BerlinerHöhenweg-Tour, Day 4

The last day had dawned again and the descent and the journey home had to be "mastered" today...👋🏻

The weather today looked much better, but before that we had a very varied and delicious breakfast. In good spirits and with lots of experiences in our luggage, we set off in glorious sunshine to descend into the valley, with the day's …

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