--- id: 6009 title: From the Reiteralm to famous Mirror Lake path: /en/activities/tours/From-the-Reiteralm-to-famous-Mirror-Lake_tour_6009 url: "https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/From-the-Reiteralm-to-famous-Mirror-Lake_tour_6009" language: en generated_at: "2026-09-14T11:12:11+02:00" type: object class: App\Model\DataObject\Tour --- back Schladming From the Reiteralm to famous Mirror Lake ========================================== Family hiking trails Overview Data: [GPX](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/gpx/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/generate/121375565) [Elevation profile](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/altitudeprofile/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/121375565/800/200) Print [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Von%20der%20Reiteralm%20zum%20ber%C3%BChmten%20Spiegelsee/18810/image-thumb__18810__lightbox/11048991_65051585.26e8b54f.jpg) [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Von%20der%20Reiteralm%20zum%20ber%C3%BChmten%20Spiegelsee/179846/image-thumb__179846__lightbox/dsc_0139-011.336778c7.jpg) [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Von%20der%20Reiteralm%20zum%20ber%C3%BChmten%20Spiegelsee/179847/image-thumb__179847__lightbox/dsc_0142-012.006a7642.jpg) [show gallery](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Von%20der%20Reiteralm%20zum%20ber%C3%BChmten%20Spiegelsee/11048991_65051585.jpg) Important Information **IMPORTANT NOTE: the Spiegelsee is a relatively shallow, small mountain lake in the vicinity of a fragile ecosystem. Please be considerate of nature and other nature lovers and do not go swimming in the lake!** Tour description This hiking tip is a leisurely, short mountain hike to a beautiful destination – the "**Spiegelsee"**, meaning **Mirror Lake**. Its original name is actually Mittlerer Gasslsee, but over the last 30 years, many photo-loving hikers have re-christened it. In a wonderful setting, whenever winds are calm it serves up the most beautiful reflections imaginable. If you stand on the south shore, you are treated to an amazing reflection of the south face of the **Dachstein** Massif! The colors are spectacular from mid June on, when the rhododendron come into full bloom (Rhododendron Festival), delightful summer scenery in July and August, while the golden-yellow larches of October bring us magnificent contrasts. We are but a short climb from the Obersee, a small Ice-Age tarn, picturesquely and peacefully nestled in the rearmost cirque at the foot of the **Rippetegg** and **Pichler Schober**. Magnificent panoramic views of the **Dachstein** and **Bischofsmütze**. The tour easy publicly accessible Starting pointMountain terminal, Preunegg Jet cable car/Gasselhöh'-Hütte Inn DestinationMirror Lake, Reiteralm Tour characteristics Distance: 4 km Fitness (2/6) InformationDistance: 4 km Duration: 1:30 h Ascent: 150 m Descent: 150 m highest point: 1880 m Best seasonJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Map, elevation profile & further information -------------------------------------------------- - Tour description - Important Information - Arrival & parking - Public transport - Equipment - Tips & links From the mountain terminal (or the car parking at **Gasselhöh'-Hütte Inn** respectively) follow trail n° 66 around **Reiteralmsee** Lake and follow the signage and trail n° 66 into the forest towards **Spiegelsee** Lake. The easy hiking trail runs along the East slopes of the ridge between Rippetegg and **Gasselhöhe** summits. After approximately 45 minutes you reach the picturesque "Mirror Lake". A couple of minutes more and you reach the small **Obersee** Lake between the summits of **Rippetegg** and **Schober**. **Alternatives for the way back:** - Another possible way back is via the Reiteralm High Trail (via Rippetegg and Gasselhöhe summits) with an additional 2 hours - On the way back you can also make a smaller detour via trail n° 66a and Untersee Lake (an additional 30 minutes). read more **IMPORTANT NOTE: the Spiegelsee is a relatively shallow, small mountain lake in the vicinity of a fragile ecosystem. Please be considerate of nature and other nature lovers and do not go swimming in the lake!** read more Approximately 4 km West of Schladming take exit Pichl from highway B320 Ennstalbundesstraße and continue on Preuneggstraße road towards Reiteralm. Taking a couple of switchbacks you reach the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola which operates also in summer (operating times at [www.reiteralm.at](https://www.reiteralm.at)). You can also continue on Reiteralmstraße road (toll road) to **Eiskarhütte**, **Reiteralmhütte** or **Gasselhöh'-Hütte** huts. Parking is available at the valley terminal of Preunegg Jet gondola as well as at the huts of Eiskarhütte, Reiteralmhütte or Gasselhöh'-Hütte. read more Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe offers a bus connection to the valley terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. - Buses of Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe: [www.rvb.at](https://www.rvb.at) From there you take the cable car Preunegg-Jet to Reiteralm. read more Changes in weather patterns, quick falls in temperature, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow are some of the dangers that can be encountered on a hiking tour. Hosts of alpine huts and mountain refuges have a lot of experience in the mountains and can give good advice about weather and the trails. Poor equipment, overestimation of one's own capabilities, carelessness, poor personal constitution and/or wrong judgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: avoid summits, ridges and steel ropes. **GPS data and orienteering** Available GPS data - just like hiking maps - is only a guidance for orientation and can never depict a trail exactly with all its details. Especially at dangerous spots it is essential to judge on site how to proceed. **In an emergency please call:** - 140 - for Alpine emergencies (all over Austria) - 112 - European GSM emergency number A well-packed backpack is helpful and especially when touring Alpine terrain a tuque, gloves, a windproof jacket and pants are standard equipment. Good, waterproof shoes, sun glasses, sun cream and sufficient beverages are essential too. Torch light, a map of the area, knie and a small first-aid kit should also be in the backpack. read more On the way back make a small detour via trail n° 66a and Untersee Lake.Tourist information: [www.schladming.com](https://www.schladming.com) Information about bus schedules: [www.rvb.at](https://www.rvb.at) Information about cable-car hours: [www.reiteralm.at](https://www.reiteralm.at) - Hiking map ‘Hiking WEST’ available at the information offices in the region. - Schladming hiking map, 1:25,000, available at the Schladming information office. - Hiking map Schladming-Dachstein, 1:50,000, available at the information offices in the region. - Hiking guide Schladming-Dachstein by Herbert Raffalt, available at the information offices in the region. read more [Fullscreen](https://maps.schladming-dachstein.at/v2/en/gdi_summer/2d/-1/detail/-1/-1/-1/4495/121375565) tour.detail.route-facilities ------------------------------ Schladming copyright: Gasselhöh-Hütte open Show opening times 22.05.2026 - 01.11.2026 monday09:00 - 17:00 tuesday09:00 - 17:00 wednesday09:00 - 17:00 thursday09:00 - 17:00 friday09:00 - 17:00 saturday09:00 - 17:00 sunday09:00 - 17:00 --- 04.12.2026 - 04.12.2026 monday09:00 - 17:00 tuesday09:00 - 17:00 wednesday09:00 - 17:00 thursday09:00 - 17:00 friday09:00 - 17:00 saturday09:00 - 17:00 sunday09:00 - 17:00 Gasselhöh-hut [read more](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/8529982b-88e2-466d-a689-a75d876f9b19/gasselhoeh-hut) Schladming copyright: Reiteralmhütte open Show opening times 01.06.2026 - 05.10.2026 monday09:00 - 17:00 tuesday09:00 - 17:00 wednesday09:00 - 17:00 thursday09:00 - 17:00 friday09:00 - 17:00 saturday09:00 - 17:00 sunday09:00 - 17:00 --- 04.12.2026 - 11.04.2027 monday09:00 - 17:00 tuesday09:00 - 17:00 wednesday09:00 - 17:00 thursday09:00 - 17:00 friday09:00 - 17:00 saturday09:00 - 17:00 sunday09:00 - 17:00 Reiteralmhütte [read more](http://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/50eba5f1-6823-4f53-b63f-5a131e9a5922/reiteralmhuette) Wheather predicition ---------------------- today 14.09.2026 Mountain 11°C Valley 20°C Precipitation Probability 85 % Amount 1.9 l/m² Wind speed Nordwest 15 km / h Sun Sun hours 5.3 h Sunrise 06:41 o clock Sunset 19:20 o clock Rainfall will decrease in the morning and end in the afternoon. tomorrow 15.09.2026 Mountain 17°C Valley 23°C Precipitation Probability 0 % Amount 0 l/m² Wind speed West 5 km / h Sun Sun hours 9.7 h Sunrise 06:42 o clock Sunset 19:18 o clock Foggy or hazy to start, then clearing up quickly, and most of the day will be sunny. day after tomorrow 16.09.2026 Mountain 18°C Valley 23°C Precipitation Probability 85 % Amount 31.8 l/m² Wind speed Nordwest 5 km / h Sun Sun hours 8.2 h Sunrise 06:44 o clock Sunset 19:16 o clock A sunny day, but thunderstorms will be possible towards evening. 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