--- id: 6196 title: Reiteralm Alpine Loop path: /en/activities/tours/Reiteralm-Alpine-Loop_tour_6196 url: "https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/activities/tours/Reiteralm-Alpine-Loop_tour_6196" language: en generated_at: "2026-11-12T00:09:09+01:00" type: object class: App\Model\DataObject\Tour --- back Schladming Reiteralm Alpine Loop ======================= Hiking trail Overview Data: [GPX](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/gpx/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/generate/121375701) [Elevation profile](https://tirol.mapservices.eu/nefos_app/api/altitudeprofile/el_oD9BiM7lvDWLMtVl/en/121375701/800/200) Print [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36033/image-thumb__36033__lightbox/29622752_753274421.00153361.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36034/image-thumb__36034__lightbox/14591515_1148263167.0d839dbc.jpg) copyright: Andy Kocher [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36035/image-thumb__36035__lightbox/7078157_2129724969.5d323281.jpg) copyright: Herbert Raffalt [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36036/image-thumb__36036__lightbox/29622705_688922860.f7921372.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36037/image-thumb__36037__lightbox/29622702_1007912886.e6bc4860.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36038/image-thumb__36038__lightbox/29622703_655132628.7033dfa1.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36039/image-thumb__36039__lightbox/29622707_738655798.840c60ec.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36040/image-thumb__36040__lightbox/29622706_873484750.2e600a90.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36041/image-thumb__36041__lightbox/11105611_71991783.755b66f7.jpg) copyright: Schladming Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36042/image-thumb__36042__lightbox/29622725_1860978743.3ab91291.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36043/image-thumb__36043__lightbox/29622726_177921386.a32ed65f.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36044/image-thumb__36044__lightbox/37377921_6519002.75125b74.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36045/image-thumb__36045__lightbox/37377915_1141299968.8572f29b.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36047/image-thumb__36047__lightbox/3834465_179521743.71ab6a64.jpg) copyright: Schladming Dachstein [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36048/image-thumb__36048__lightbox/29622727_117937100.2ae8f565.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36050/image-thumb__36050__lightbox/37377924_1442119992.41b7a61f.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/36053/image-thumb__36053__lightbox/37376457_574135588.dc8f18e0.jpg) copyright: Gerhard Pilz [show gallery](https://dqq9mwzzr5k9i.cloudfront.net/general-solutions/tours/Reiteralm%20H%C3%B6hen-Rundweg/29622752_753274421.jpg) Tour description On this tour you will pass by the popular "Mirror Lake" (Spiegelsee) and with a little luck, the winds will be calm and you will be treated to a beautiful reflection of the Dachstein. Also you will encounter the small Obersee Lake on this tour, and moreover there are two summits (Gasselhöhe and Rippetegg) on the way as well. The high trail from the Rippetegg to the Gasslhöhe is beautiful and, with the exception of a few rocky passages with brief up- and downhills, almost flat. The panoramas extend from the Gosaukamm to the Dachstein, Grimming, Hohe and Niedere Tauern, and all the way to the Hochkönig. **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!** The tour moderate publicly accessible Starting and end pointReiteralm, end of the toll road, i.e. summit terminal of Preunegg-Jet gondola Tour characteristics Distance: 5.8 km Fitness (4/6) Skills (3/6) InformationDistance: 5.8 km Duration: 3:00 h Ascent: 450 m Descent: 450 m highest point: 2126 m Best seasonJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Map, elevation profile & further information -------------------------------------------------- - Tour description - Arrival & parking - Public transport - Equipment - Tips & links We start our hike at Gasselhöh'-Hütte on Reiteralm and hike up the trail n° 66 to the ridge that leads us to the summit of Gasselhöhe (2,001 m). From there the trail gets easier at first with just slight ups and downs leading us towards Rippetegg. The final ascent takes to the summit of Rippetegg (2126 meters) takes us about 15 minutes. From there we take the same way back at first and then turn off right to descend - quite steeply - to the Gasselseen Lakes. At first we reach the Obere Gasselsee where the terrain gets easier again. In a couple of minutes we further hike down to the Mittlerer Gasselsee - the infamous "Spiegelsee Lake" (Mirror Lake). From there a broad trail leads us back to our starting point at the Reiteralmsee reservoir **Variant via Untersee Lake** About halfway from Spiegelsee Lake you may turn-off towards Untersee Lake and walk back along the theme trail "Silent Waters" (it will take you an additional 30 to 40 minutes). 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)). Otherwise 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. - bus schedule at [www.rvb.at](https://www.rvb.at) 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 If you want to cover an additional summit on this tour you include the "Schober" mountain - 2133 meters - in your tour. At the small Obersee Lake you make a turn and follow the trail markings n° 68. The trail is very narrow, pebbly and steep, the final meters to the summit take you across some bigger boulders.Info about buses and ski lifts: [www.planaibus.at](https://www.planaibus.at) or [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_winter/2d/-1/detail/-1/-1/-1/4399/121375701) Along the route ----------------- Schladming copyright: Reiteralmhütte closed now Show opening times 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](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/50eba5f1-6823-4f53-b63f-5a131e9a5922/reiteralmhuette) Schladming copyright: Gasselhöh-Hütte closed now Show opening times 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](https://www.schladming-dachstein.at/en/info-and-service/regional-infrastructure/pois/DAC/8529982b-88e2-466d-a689-a75d876f9b19/gasselhoeh-hut) Wheather predicition ---------------------- today 12.11.2026 Mountain 7°C Valley 10°C Snow Mountain 8 cm Valley 0 cm Wind speed Südwest 5 km / h Precipitation Probability 90 % Amount 33.3 l/m² Sun Sun hours 0.6 h Sunrise 07:05 o clock Sunset 16:33 o clock Fair in the morning, then increasingly cloudy. Rain will set in towards evening. tomorrow 13.11.2026 Mountain 3°C Valley 6°C Snow Mountain 2 cm Valley 0.1 cm Wind speed Nordwest 20 km / h Precipitation Probability 85 % Amount 2.1 l/m² Sun Sun hours 2.7 h Sunrise 07:07 o clock Sunset 16:32 o clock Snowfall will continue into the afternoon, then the clouds will break up. day after tomorrow 14.11.2026 Mountain 1°C Valley 5°C Snow Mountain 0 cm Valley 0 cm Wind speed Süd 10 km / h Precipitation Probability 0 % Amount 0 l/m² Sun Sun hours 9.4 h Sunrise 07:08 o clock Sunset 16:30 o clock Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds. 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