View of Schlegeis Reservoir – View of Schlegeisspeicher loop from Zamser Grund

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View of Schlegeis Reservoir – View of Schlegeisspeicher loop from Zamser Grund

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View of Schlegeis Reservoir – View of Schlegeisspeicher loop from Zamser Grund

03:39

6.48km

600m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 130 m for 2.37 km

After 3.98 km for 2.37 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2 m

Schlegeis Reservoir Parking Area

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The car park is free, you only have to pay the toll (15.50€).

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899 m

Ascent to Olpererhütte with Panoramic Views

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Short but tough climb to the Olpererhütte coming from the Schlegeis reservoir, which is rewarded with great panoramas 🏔👀💧

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1.43 km

Waterfalls Flowing Into Schlegeis Reservoir

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Anyone looking for a great panoramic view or a nice photo motif is in good hands on this route.

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1.50 km

View of Schlegeis Reservoir

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Every hiker's gaze is magically drawn to the deep turquoise of the Schlegeis.

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2.43 km

Riepenbach waterfall and bridges

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Not quite as big as the Krimmler waterfalls in Zillertal, but still very impressive. Idyllically many small waterfalls flow down between coniferous forests.

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3.18 km

View of the Schlegeis Reservoir and glaciers from the Olperer Hut

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The view from the Olpererhütte on the main ridge of the Alps is simply indescribable. It can be enjoyed both from the sun terrace and from the indescribable panorama window of the guest room.

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4.51 km

View of Schlegeisspeicher

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Amazing view, a bit crowdy but worth it

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5.60 km

View of the Schlegeis Reservoir and the Olperer Hut

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Great climb to the Olperer Hut, unfortunately quite crowded. Tip 😉 At 6am when the toll road opens, head straight to the reservoir and start the tour 🥾

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6.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

989 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 28, 2022,Vom Schlegeisspeicher zur Olperer Hütte

The way up is advertised as 1.5 hours. As we weren't that experienced, it took us a little longer. The path is very rocky, but the view makes up for everything.😄

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May 26, 2024,🇦🇹 Aufstieg Olpererhütte – Tour von Schlegeisspeicher 🏞👀🏔

Short but tough climb to the Olpererhütte, which is more than rewarded with spectacular views towards the Hochferner 💚🏔

The starting point is the Schlegeisspeicher, from there it goes quickly about 3.5km and 600m up the mountain. The path consists largely of mountainous terrain 🪨

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August 22, 2024,Olperer Hütte 2389m mit Shotspot Hängebrücke

This tour was made on special request with the hotspot in the Alps north of the 3 Zinnen. In a few years, this will probably be the most photographed spot.
That's why the condition was logical: be there very early, on Komoot you read about waiting times at the suspension bridge of 1 hour 🫢
Of course, the obligatory Kaiserschmarren …

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July 21, 2024,Heiratsantrag auf 2400 m Höhe 💍 // Zillertaler Alpen

Day 9️⃣ of our 12-day road trip through 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇸🇮 🇮🇹
14th stop: SCHLEGEIS STAUSEE & PANORAMA BRIDGE (ZILLERTAL) 🇦🇹
Probably the highlight of our vacation for both of us! 💍

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August 23, 2023,Bergtour

I can only recommend this wonderful ascent, which is very steep, with suitable hiking shoes. The view surpasses a lot on the suspension bridge at 2400m 🥰

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