Regenerating moments around the Tappenkarsee lake
The motivation to reach the highest mountain lake in the Eastern Alps drives you on - more than the physical effort. And it's worth it. Because you regenerate through mindfulness, let go of stress and find inner peace.
The highlight of the nine regeneration spots around the Tappenkarsee lake:
✨ The Tappenkarsee lake as a mirror of your thoughts.
Embedded in an imposing rocky backdrop, it radiates peace and has a meditative effect.
How to get there
The (e-)bike & hike tour leads from Kleinarl to the regeneration areas around the Tappenkarsee lake - first by bike to the Schwabalm car park, then on foot.
🚲 It takes approx. 35 minutes by e-bike from Kleinarl to the Schwabalm car park (8.3 km, 205 m elevation gain) and approx. 1 hour by mountain bike.
🥾 Also accessible on foot (8.4 km, 205 metres in altitude) in approx. 2:15 hours from Kleinarl. Alternatively, you can take public transport or drive to the Jägersee car park (approx. 3.7 km, 110 m altitude difference, approx. 1 hour) or drive to the Schwabalm car park (please note the charges per vehicle).
⚠️ Important: The Schwabalm car park is not directly accessible by public transport!
Tour details
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Highest point: Tappenkarseehütte (1,820 m)
Lowest point: Schwabalm car park (1,191 m)
Best time of year: June - September
Refreshments available: Tappenkarseealm, Tappenkarseehütte
The (e-)bike & hike tour leads from Kleinarl to the regeneration areas around the Tappenkarsee lake - first by bike to the Schwabalm car park, then on foot.
🚲 It takes approx. 35 minutes by e-bike from Kleinarl to the Schwabalm car park (8.3 km, 205 m elevation gain) and approx. 1 hour by mountain bike.
🥾 Also accessible on foot (8.4 km, 205 metres in altitude) in approx. 2:15 hours from Kleinarl. Alternatively, you can take public transport or drive to the Jägersee car park (approx. 3.7 km, 110 m altitude difference, approx. 1 hour) or drive to the Schwabalm car park (please note the charges per vehicle).
⚠️ Important: The Schwabalm car park is not directly accessible by public transport!
Tour details
Difficulty: 🔆🔆🔆🔆
Technique: 🔆🔆🔆
Fitness level: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Experience: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Scenery: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Highest point: Tappenkarseehütte (1,820 m)
Lowest point: Schwabalm car park (1,191 m)
Best time of year: June - September
Refreshments available: Tappenkarseealm, Tappenkarseehütte