--- title: Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100247/wurzeralm-brunnsteinersee.html" description: "THE cozy classic on the Wurzeralm! Simple, short and as a destination a romantic mountain lake, which is nestled in front of steeply towering rock walls." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee ============================= **Starting place:** 4582 Spital am Pyhrn **Destination:** 4582 Spital am Pyhrn ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237640/953968A20F87CEBB5FC2BD623213A666A30308B27A2D93C27BD400D4A50EEFC5/rast-am-brunnsteinersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/218085/E42366CC68670D3A91723DDB013366079FD7E0A3E513343F802C057EE12097A0/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/237641/FAFFBF81F809847DA8C3AB0F437EFA6D189E83E40350A6D8FE8C3A4D8171D6FF/kneipp-weg-wurzeralm.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus / Robert Josipovic Close copyright [ ![Rest at the Brunnstein Lake](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237640/953968A20F87CEBB5FC2BD623213A666A30308B27A2D93C27BD400D4A50EEFC5/rast-am-brunnsteinersee.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus / Robert Josipovic") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237640/953968A20F87CEBB5FC2BD623213A666A30308B27A2D93C27BD400D4A50EEFC5/rast-am-brunnsteinersee.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/218085/E42366CC68670D3A91723DDB013366079FD7E0A3E513343F802C057EE12097A0/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/218085/E42366CC68670D3A91723DDB013366079FD7E0A3E513343F802C057EE12097A0/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Florian Lierzer Close copyright [ ![Kneipp path Wurzeralm](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237641/FAFFBF81F809847DA8C3AB0F437EFA6D189E83E40350A6D8FE8C3A4D8171D6FF/kneipp-weg-wurzeralm.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Florian Lierzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237641/FAFFBF81F809847DA8C3AB0F437EFA6D189E83E40350A6D8FE8C3A4D8171D6FF/kneipp-weg-wurzeralm.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/218069/35FD9DB51D64252DB17306A7AB12A2AA58B8E39732BD3E4B4157EA211E6F1397/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/218069/35FD9DB51D64252DB17306A7AB12A2AA58B8E39732BD3E4B4157EA211E6F1397/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg) © Open copyright © HIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler Close copyright [ ![Wurzeralm funicular](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/237642/1C5503EE2E669ED97E5E917C770D2C40A6B1F9047910FECA6F2F43E5CF85D9EF/wurzeralm-standseilbahn.jpg "© HIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/237642/1C5503EE2E669ED97E5E917C770D2C40A6B1F9047910FECA6F2F43E5CF85D9EF/wurzeralm-standseilbahn.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/218080/957A8EB37D5425A52F681C9C5DCDF025D3C74381FFD8318CBE02AAA8BFBE4349/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Sulzbacher") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/218080/957A8EB37D5425A52F681C9C5DCDF025D3C74381FFD8318CBE02AAA8BFBE4349/teichlboden-auf-der-wurzeralm.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stiftsplatz 7 4582 Spital am Pyhrn [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stiftsplatz%207%2C%204582%20Spital%20am%20Pyhrn "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stiftsplatz%207%2C%204582%20Spital%20am%20Pyhrn "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:qyxaHwxevAh@bBm@t@Q`DaA|E?zBMvCLhCN|B^tCL~AMv@XxAi@p@c@d@e@~@c@H_@GP~A?t@UzBP`ABxBRfAAbDi@t@IpAIVVvBKbAYZA~CFxBH`BJfBHl@ApA?lBc@r@UjAo@h@{@\k@x@c@hAQJMZc@b@{@t@WTc@Lc@Bm@C]p@{ATCtA{BlCq@X&server=meta.tourdata.at) THE cozy classic on the Wurzeralm! Simple, short and as a destination a romantic mountain lake, which is nestled in front of steeply towering rock walls. From the top station of the funicular, follow the sign "Brunnsteinersee". A wide comfortable path leads you - in front of the mighty backdrop of the Warscheneck - to the valley station of the Frauenkar lift, where you turn right to the nearby Brunnsteinersee. Back you go along the same path. Alternatively, you can start the way back on the other side of the Teichlboden (duration: approx. 1 hour). There you can expect: a Kneipp path, an observation tower and the "Teichlschwund". About the Brunnsteinersee: This small, idyllic body of water glistening under the rocks of the Ramesch and the Rote Wand is home to newts and amphibians threatened with extinction. It is also the source of the Teichl, which from here makes its winding way through the moors at the Teichlboden. This protected biotope has an interesting history: As recently as 7000 years ago, a larger lake existed here, which slowly silted up. 5000 years ago, the entire area was probably forested. Man cleared the forest to gain open pasture land. In the process, part of the felt moss probably started to slide, whereupon an upper and a lower bog were formed. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4582 Spital am Pyhrn **Destination:** 4582 Spital am Pyhrn **duration:** 0h 37m **length:** 2,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 68m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 42m **Lowest point:** 1.363m **Highest point:** 1.436m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Wurzeralm- valley station of the funicular railway to the south of Spital am Pyhrn, 807 m. Driveway to Wurzeralm, 1427 m. **Destination:** Wurzeralm Brunnsteinersee **further information:** - Experience of nature - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100247&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_100247&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: HiWu Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/188077/C8C70899F3C87399A8361B69CE178F56C705718AB8F1BC09BFA0F62C61D543BA/89076ae6-5183-43e0-9b6a-8c8618599a6f.jpg "89076ae6-5183-43e0-9b6a-8c8618599a6f (© Urheber: HiWu)") Mountain Restaurant Wurzeralm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000480/mountain-restaurant-wurzeralm.html) [ © Open copyright © Urheber: HIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler Copyright: HIWU/Daniel Hinter Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211533/5435E454274D323E07ACC97E17CB33B0BF029D3378231BC75D142D4D2C5DE560/wurzeralm-standseilbahn.jpg "Wurzeralm Standseilbahn (© Urheber: HIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler Copyright: HIWU/Daniel Hinter)") Cable Cars Wurzeralm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004271/cable-cars-wurzeralm.html) 1. 2. 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[ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Alpenverein Linz [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Wurzeralm - Brunnsteinersee** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stiftsplatz 7 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Phone [ +43 7563 249 ](tel:+437563249) Fax machine +43 7563 249 E-Mail [info@360alpenland.com](#mailto) Web [www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at "New window") https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/180499/89119CA50D31E722379E06E83CBA8F9DD008E65DD514DE170F08A8AC1679799D/oeav-berggasthaus-linzerhaus.jpg "ÖAV-Berggasthaus Linzerhaus") ÖAV-Berggasthaus Linzerhaus ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100107/oeav-berggasthaus-linzerhaus.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187944/2368B4F3D3974BAE25107933953C766CA32D13542CD68E32D3C7C08252DF1E1D/sonnalm.jpg "Sonnalm") Berghotel Sonnalm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000424/berghotel-sonnalm.html) [ © Open copyright © Urheber: HiWu Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/188077/C8C70899F3C87399A8361B69CE178F56C705718AB8F1BC09BFA0F62C61D543BA/89076ae6-5183-43e0-9b6a-8c8618599a6f.jpg "89076ae6-5183-43e0-9b6a-8c8618599a6f (© Urheber: HiWu)") Mountain Restaurant Wurzeralm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000480/mountain-restaurant-wurzeralm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Aspetzberger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187966/B14F5F0C4DB43134065F8876A05B71C1CC1994F8FA0B2452B1A75D7F52F03BBC/wiederlechnerhuette-im-sommer.jpg "Wiederlechnerhütte im Sommer (© Copyright: Aspetzberger)") Wiederlechnerhütte ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000436/wiederlechnerhuette.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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