Five Lakes Hiking Week in East Tyrol – guided walking with hotel comfort
Five valleys, beautiful mountain lakes and the comfort of returning to the same hotel every evening: this guided hiking week combines the mountains of East Tyrol with varied day walks, local knowledge and a comfortable base in Lienz.
Hiking in East Tyrol – Hohe Tauern National Park, Villgraten Valley and Lienz
The Five Lakes Week explores selected mountain lakes on five hiking days. Most walks take place in Hohe Tauern National Park, with another day in the traditional Villgraten Valley. Alpine pastures, clear lakes, broad mountain views and East Tyrolean culture shape the programme. Lienz remains the base throughout the week, so there is no need to change accommodation after each hike.
Duration | 7 travel days / 5 hiking days |
Location | Lienz, East Tyrol, Austria |
Accomodation | Gribelehof – Hotel in Lienz (or similar accomodation) |
participants | 6–10 Persons |
Requirements | Bergwandern für aktive Genießer, Einstufung 2/4 |
Languages | English, German, Italian |
Price per person | 1.395,00 € |
Booking Code | SWA0016 |
Highlights of the Five Lakes Week
Guided hiking in Hohe Tauern National Park
Mountain lakes and five contrasting valleys
Hotel-based walking: return to the same accommodation each day
Lienz combines mountain access, relaxation and a small-town atmosphere
Local guides with insider knowledge; according to the organiser, the guides are also certified National Park Rangers
Small group of 6 to 10 participants
Sörmland Outdoor is including this hiking week in its Alpine programme and is the point of contact for information and enquiries. The operational management of the advertised trip is handled by Globo Alpin. For confirmed dates, availability, services and prices, the travel documents confirmed at the time of booking shall apply.
Itinerary – five hiking days
MON: Laserzsee – Dolomite backdrop
↑ ca. 700 Hm | Walking time: ca. 5 Std.
We begin our week above Lienz; right from the start, we’ll enjoy the impressive rocky scenery of the Lienz Dolomites: from the spectacularly situated Dolomitenhütte, our walk leads steadily uphill to the Karlsbader Hütte (2,260 m). Just behind it lies the idyllic, turquoise-coloured Lake Laserz. For the return journey, we can also take the gentle tarmac road.
 | detailed tour description and further information 5-Lakes_Hiking_Week_in_East_Tyrol.pdf (391.43KB) |
| 5-Lakes_Hiking_Week_in_East_Tyrol.pdf (391.43KB) |
DI: Grünsee und Schwarzsee - Venedigerblick
↑ ca. 700 Hm | Walking time: approx. 5,5 Std.
This stage is one of the most beautiful in the whole of East Tyrol: from the Felbertauern South Portal, we hike to the Grünsee and then on to the Schwarzsee, which is indeed darker in colour, right in the heart of the unspoilt high-mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park. Along the way, we’ll enjoy the impressive view of the Großvenediger.
MI: Dorfersee - in Kals am Großglockner
↑ ca. 470 Hm | Distance 17,4 km | Walking time: approx. 6 Std.
A long but comparatively gentle hike takes us from Kals am Großglockner through the wild Dabaklamm gorge and the wide, historic Dorfertal valley with its alpine pastures to the secluded, emerald-green Kalser Dorfersee. A special day on which we’ll learn a great deal about the history of the Hohe Tauern National Park.
DO: Obersee mit Gipfelglück
↑ ca. 500 Hm | Walking time: approx. 4 Std.
We set off from the high-altitude Staller Sattel, right by the Obersee, for our short summit hike, where we’ll enjoy the magnificent panorama over the Defereggental valley, the Rieserferner Group and far into South Tyrol. Afterwards, we’ll of course take another stroll around the Obersee.
FR: Winklerner Almsee & Straßkopf
↑ ca. 570 Hm | ↓ ca. 570 Hm | Walking time: approx. 4,5 Std.
A fitting end to our week of hiking: from the Roaner Alm car park, we’ll hike across gentle alpine meadows to the idyllic Winklerner Almsee. We’ll then continue on to the Straßkopf. The summit is technically straightforward but offers an exceptionally sweeping panorama: from the Hohe Tauern via the Schober Group to the Lienz Dolomites. We’ll head back via the Winklerner Alm.
Participants
6 -10 persons
Price per Person
1395,00 € (surcharge single room 150,00 €)
Payment and cancellation terms can be found here.
Who is this hiking holiday for?
This week is designed for active leisure hikers with a solid basic level of fitness who walk regularly and enjoy varied natural trails. It is not a hut-to-hut trek: the fixed hotel in Lienz provides comfort and recovery every evening. The daily walks are nevertheless genuine mountain hikes rather than easy sightseeing walks.
Fitness
You should be comfortable walking for around 4 to 6 hours and be prepared for day hikes of up to roughly 800 metres of ascent. The published stages are around five to five and a half hours and reach approximately 800 metres of ascent and descent.
Technical level
Trails range from well-made mountain paths to narrower natural trails that can be rocky or rooty. Normal sure-footedness is required. The highest stated trail category is T2, and the organiser describes the routes as being without exposed fall-risk sections. Hiking at around 1,500 metres above sea level should not be completely new to you.
What should you pack? We have drawn up a packing list for this purpose. You can download it here.
Included in the tour price
• Local mountain hiking guide
• 6 nights half board in a twin room
• Programme briefing on arrival day
• 7 travel days and 5 hiking days
• €5 climate contribution
Accomodation & Meals
The group will be staying at the Gribelehof or similar accommodation – a hotel and guesthouse in Lienz. The package includes six nights’ accommodation with half-board in a twin room. According to the organiser, the hotel has a small spa area. The time before and after the hikes is free to spend as you wish and can also be used to explore Lienz.
Dates
SWA0016 20th June .2027 - 26th June 2027
SWA0016 22nd August 2027 - 28th August 2027
Meeting Point
Hotel & Gasthof Gribelehof (or similar accommodation)
The Nothdurfter family
Schloßberg 9–11
A-9900 Lienz
About East Tyrol and Hohe Tauern National Park
East Tyrol is in Austria and combines high mountains, traditional valleys and numerous alpine lakes. Lienz is the fixed base for the week. Walks explore areas including the Villgraten, Gschlöß, Kals Dorfertal and Virgen valleys as well as Hohe Tauern National Park, creating a varied mountain holiday without changing hotels.
Downloads and further information
5-Lakes_Hiking_Week_in_East_Tyrol.pdf
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