Spechtenlake via Wörschachklamm
easy Water hikes · Stainach-Pürgg
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 2 h
Ascent: 536 m
Descent: 138 m
Best time of year
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The tour
A hike through the wildly romantic Wörschachklamm gorge, which leads you further along forest roads, through mossy forest and fragrant meadows to the Spechtensee lake, which is embedded in nature. Walk around it or take a soothing footbath and feel how beautiful life can be.
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Turn-by-turn directions
This hike leads you through the wild and romantic Wörschachklamm gorge. At the exit of the gorge, turn left and follow the signs trail. Walk along forest paths, through mossy forest and fragrant meadows in the direction of the Wörschach forest to the Spechtensee lake, which is embedded in nature. The picturesque moor lake is truly a silent sensation. Walk around it, treat yourself to a soothing footbath and watch the dragonflies dancing in front of you while you sit on the jetty or on the terrace of the Spechtensee hut. Wonderful!
Way number: 5
Getting there
Coming from Schladming or Liezen, turn off the B320 in Wörschach, through the village in the direction of Wörschachklamm.
With the bus 940 to th ebus stop ,,Wörschach Ort''. Near the stop is the begin.
One trainstation is the town.
Parking
Free Parking before the Klamm
Start
Parkplace Wörschachklamm
Destination
Parkplace Wörschachklamm
Security
- Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, if possible in a crouching position.
- Stay on marked trails and remember to close pasture fences.
- In case of emergency, keep calm and call the mountain rescue on 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
- If you encounter cows: It is best to pass above the herd with at least 50 meters distance. Stay calm, don't make any frantic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to pet the animals. A stick and loud shouting can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
- If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure he stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
Equipment
- Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, if possible in a crouching position.
- Stay on marked trails and remember to close pasture fences.
- In case of emergency, keep calm and call the mountain rescue on 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
- If you encounter cows: It is best to pass above the herd with at least 50 meters distance. Stay calm, don't make any frantic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to pet the animals. A stick and loud shouting can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
- If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure he stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
Author’s recommendation
Go eat to get strong at the Spechtenseehütte.
Tips, hints and links
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at
Tourism blog: www.derbergdastal.at
Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.
The Wörschachklamm is open daily from 08:00 - 18:00 until 31 October.
- GRIMMING-DONNERSBACHTAL Hiking & Biking Map (1:31,000). Available free of charge at the tourist offices of Berg & Tal.
- SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hiking Map (1:50.000)
- KOMPASS Hiking Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, hiking, biking, ski touring
Weather forecast
Date
Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
Throughout the day more and more rain with hardly any breaks.
Unsettled weather with showers and sunny spells in between.
