--- title: Almsee circular path url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430003126/almsee-circular-route.html" description: Circular route around the romantic Almsee. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Almsee circular path Almsee circular route ======================= **Starting place:** 4645 Grünau im Almtal **Destination:** 4645 Grünau im Almtal ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243705/2B42B65895A9C0218C0ACF4907F9DE0BE1FBF87D1D6176D992BA6F4949C07676/almseerunde-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243706/566F50D825C1BFCFECB2867D8434BC940C8B2AEFC8B829800DEFC3D6CA6BF650/almseerunde-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243707/71D0B248B690C4A87B14687679486B66689CA35684F9CE5D2C3CA220BFD90E37/almseerundweg-2.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss Close copyright [ ![Circular trail around the Almsee, nature reserve. Almuferweg enjoyment on the Alm river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243705/2B42B65895A9C0218C0ACF4907F9DE0BE1FBF87D1D6176D992BA6F4949C07676/almseerunde-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243705/2B42B65895A9C0218C0ACF4907F9DE0BE1FBF87D1D6176D992BA6F4949C07676/almseerunde-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss Close copyright [ ![Almsee circuit with a view of the Almtal sundial (Totes Gebirge), Almuferweg enjoyment along the Alm river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243706/566F50D825C1BFCFECB2867D8434BC940C8B2AEFC8B829800DEFC3D6CA6BF650/almseerunde-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Genuss am Almfluss") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243706/566F50D825C1BFCFECB2867D8434BC940C8B2AEFC8B829800DEFC3D6CA6BF650/almseerunde-mit-almtaler-sonnenuhr-genuss-am-almfluss.jpg) © Open copyright © Johanna Simmer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243707/71D0B248B690C4A87B14687679486B66689CA35684F9CE5D2C3CA220BFD90E37/almseerundweg-2.jpg "© Johanna Simmer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243707/71D0B248B690C4A87B14687679486B66689CA35684F9CE5D2C3CA220BFD90E37/almseerundweg-2.jpg) © Open copyright © Gisela Eder Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243708/3DE8485FAEF0DB53CE66B60CA4E563A48563EDFFF0E9A69B3BDEFA38B6ECA929/almseerundweg.jpg "© Gisela Eder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243708/3DE8485FAEF0DB53CE66B60CA4E563A48563EDFFF0E9A69B3BDEFA38B6ECA929/almseerundweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Johanna Simmer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243709/4C77960A14C0978706D90A3C8D127F6AD94D91CB9C91D17D65BC3C3CC82D7BA7/almseerundweg-3.jpg "© Johanna Simmer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243709/4C77960A14C0978706D90A3C8D127F6AD94D91CB9C91D17D65BC3C3CC82D7BA7/almseerundweg-3.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Circular route Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "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:crrbHwvetAZsHzGqJ|FlAzHNjFvBlDfMdAnMdDrAvJbDvKa@fBs@zPgF|B_CrB?vD?fBQlFiGxEGbIk@fBaD|Dk@zC`ChEgBfMdE`B~BpHhC~GnBnGQtCdAjDrH|AxYs@zGqC|AcLjDqAr@cEYcAFy@uAaBsHgDNwF|D_AlBa@sAkAmAqM_CiGmAsBqC}DaGeFeBeHYc]oFuCz@eCcDs@}A&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular path around the beautiful lake Almsee From the parking lot at the "Jagersimmerl", junction "Hetzautal" on the left bank of the Alm river upstream, through the "Au" to the "Seeklause" - along the lake to the "Fischerhütte", past the inn "Gasthaus Seehaus", on to the "Echoplatzerl - Genussrastplatz" - to the "Seeklause", again through the "Au" to the starting point. Round the Almsee approx. 1.5 hours / 6 km Extension from the Jagersimmerl / + 3 km Public toilets at the Seeklause and at the parking lot at the GH Seehaus You can also enjoy this wonderful hiking trail in winter. Please note, however, that the path will not be cleared. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4645 Grünau im Almtal **Destination:** 4645 Grünau im Almtal **duration:** 2h 18m **length:** 9,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 134m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 110m **Lowest point:** 575m **Highest point:** 656m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Jagersimmerl hotel **Destination:** hotel Jagersimmerl **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Almsee circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430003126&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Almsee circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430003126&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Almsee circular route") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****How to get to the Almtal (to Grünau): We recommend that you travel by public transport!** **by train:** from Wels station with the Almtalbahn (line 153) to Grünau im Almtal; Numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the western railway line (line 101) by bus: OÖVV bus line 533/534 Almsee - Grünau - Gmunden [Bus train information](https://www.ooevv.at/) Call the [**Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 60**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/arrival-local-transport/traunstein-taxi/artikel/detail/3592/route-60-gruenau-im-almtal.html) from Grünau station to Almsee GH Seehaus stop, at least 1 hour in advance at the telephone number 050-422 422 at the taxi center to order**.** **walking:** From the center or the train station of Grünau im Almtal you can comfortably walk along the Almuferweg "Genuss am Almfluss" via the Cumberland Wildpark to the lake Almsee! **by car:** Westautobahn A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A9 - exit Ried / Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau Westautobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - Gmunden - Scharnstein - Grünau Innkreis Autobahn A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A9 - exit Ried / Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau From the center of Grünau, follow the country road to Almsee (15 km). The nearest airports are Linz-Hörsching, 55 km and Salzburg, 80 km **Parking**- Parking space: 30 - Bus parking space: 2 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Grünau im Almtal Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/198526/E7F7BB71A56157F03FB2B21E6C35F6911FCE233E43B45F5B6714CDD496D841DC/gemeinde-gruenau-im-almtal.jpg "Gemeinde Grünau im Almtal (© Copyright: Gemeinde Grünau im Almtal)") Muncipality office of Grünau ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/105369/muncipality-office-of-gruenau.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Almsee circular route** Tourismusverband Traunsee-Almtal / Büro Almtal Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal Phone [ +43 7616 8268 ](tel:+4376168268) Fax machine +43 7616 8895 E-Mail [almtal@traunsee-almtal.at](#mailto) Web [www.traunsee-almtal.at](https://www.traunsee-almtal.at "New window") https://www.traunsee-almtal.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ © Open copyright © Copyright: A. Hofmann Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/181094/821F8874665BD0FCB7690A4B2C9DD515B172FCF62A4210BBF694385FA6347A45/gh-seehaus.jpg "GH Seehaus (© Copyright: A. Hofmann)") Gasthof Seehaus upon lake Almsee ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100584/gasthof-seehaus-upon-lake-almsee.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gasthaus Seehaus Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/191638/DE61FF83BDF3164B69A4ACE3D4C0555E2C39072475A46E631D69854B2CE55785/almsee-huettn-kiosk.jpg "Almsee Hütt'n Kiosk (© Copyright: Gasthaus Seehaus)") Almsee Kiosk ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430007641/almsee-kiosk.html) 1. 2. 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