Paarseen

Hiking trails & Routes

Austria

Salzburg

Dorfgastein

Paarseen

Hard

4.6

(62)

285

hikers

Paarseen

05:46

13.1km

980m

Hiking

A lake hike through a lot of beautiful nature awaits you in Dorfgastein: On your way to the Paarseen you will discover how diverse the Gastein landscape and its flora is in summer. And if you dare, you can cool off in one of the two lakes at the end.

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by Gastein – Aufladen. Aufleben. Abheben.

Last updated: June 28, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.10 km for 470 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.83 km

Kleiner Paarsee

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, even more beautiful view - the Hochkönig laughs at you here. If you descend about 100 meters, you also reach the Großer Paarsee.

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6.25 km

Großer Paarsee

Highlight • Lake

Just like the Kleine Paarsee a few meters away, the Großer Paarsee is located in a picturesque setting. The surrounding slopes and peaks are reflected in the deep green water. …

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7.35 km

Gasteiner Höhe (1,994 m)

Highlight • Summit

Open view of Bernkogel, Großglockner, Wiesbachhorn and Ankogel group. Definitely worth a visit!

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13.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

5.85 km

987 m

176 m

Surfaces

6.76 km

4.96 km

987 m

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

June 18, 2022,Wanderung vom Hauserbauer in Dorfgastein zu den Paarseen

From Dorfgastein you drive by car to the Hauserbauer where there is also a parking lot. Then the attack begins. First about 3 km on the forest road and then on a trail to the Steiner Hochalm. From there about 400 Hm fairly steep uphill to the pair of lakes. You could also ride your bike up to the Steiner …

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August 8, 2024,Paarseen- Gasteinerhöhe-Steinerhochalm

Above the fog in the morning.
The view of the Hochkönig from the Paarseen was somewhat cloudy today.
Stop at the Steineralm.
Back without any rain.

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November 14, 2025,Paarseen

It was really warm today. There's still some snow up by the Pass lakes, otherwise it's completely snow-free.

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May 29, 2024

A lake hike through a lot of beautiful nature awaits you in Dorfgastein: On your way to the Paarseen you will discover how diverse the Gastein landscape and its flora is in summer. And if you dare, you can cool off in one of the two lakes at the end.
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It starts at Hauserbauer. You first climb up to the

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