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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House via Lake Louise

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House via Lake Louise

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House via Lake Louise

04:11

11.9km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Banff National Park

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234 m

Lake Louise

Highlight • Lake

One of Canada's most famous locations, Lake Louise (known in the Stoney Nakoda language as Ho-run-num-nay, meaning “Lake of the Little Fishes”) shines with its glacier-fed turquoise waters. The lake serves as a base for hiking, summer canoeing, and winter skiing. With limited parking and shuttle options required during peak season, planning ahead will turn a visit into a memorable encounter with one of the Rockies’ most iconic landscapes. As others have mentioned, it does get very busy, so arriving early is a great way to beat the crowds and enjoy a bit of solitude along the shoreline.

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2.53 km

View of the Backside of Lake Louise

Highlight • Viewpoint

Anyone who has ever been to this iconic place knows - it can get busy. If you go the way to the jetty, you are almost alone and can enjoy a nice view of the lake. Also on the way along the lake there are always opportunities to stay and enjoy.

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4.69 km

Frozen Waterfall at Lake Louise

Highlight • Waterfall

Lake Louise is arguably one of the most visited lakes in the Rocky Mountains. But as so often you only have to walk a few meters, then you are rid of the crowds and you are at the Black Forest motorway level. The way to the tea house is worth it and the coffee is well deserved afterwards! :)

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Plain of Six Glaciers Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Plain of the Six Glaciers Trail starts by following the shoreline of Lake Louise along the right side of the lake. It’s a gradual, easy walk at first with open views across the water.
When you reach the end of the lake, the trail turns into the forest and begins to climb. As you gain elevation, the terrain becomes rockier and more exposed above treeline. After crossing a rocky ridge, you’ll hit a set of switchbacks that lead straight up to the Plain of Six Glaciers Teahouse — a well-earned stop with incredible views all around.

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5.94 km

Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House is a classic Banff hiking destination and one of the few backcountry tea houses still operating in the Rockies. The teahouse is a rustic log cabin built in 1927, where hikers can enjoy tea, homemade lunches, and baked goods surrounded by towering icefalls and creaking glaciers. The tea house accepts cash only (Canadian Dollars) and can get busy in summer, so arrive early, pack layers for alpine weather, and savor one of the most scenic cups of tea in the world.

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11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

4.10 km

288 m

123 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.20 km

154 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,740 m)

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Trail Reviews

Daniel97

October 4, 2022, Lake Louise & Plain of Six Glaciers Trail

Unfortunately, there isn't that much left of the six glaciers...😭😭😭

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Sonja C 🌿

July 16, 2025, Canada: Lake Louise & Plain of Six Glaciers

Unfortunately, the elevation gain is incorrect here... It was about 600 meters. ☀️

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Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House via Lake Louise

Lake Louise

View of the Backside of Lake Louise

Frozen Waterfall at Lake Louise

Plain of Six Glaciers Trail

Plain of Six Glaciers Tea House

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