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The Laintal-Lautersee tour near Mittenwald

Hiking tour:Round tour

Start: Laintalstraße, Mittenwald - Destination: Laintalstraße, Mittenwald

On the Laintal-Lautersee loop, hikers, joggers and trail runners will experience the idyllic Laintal valley, with a large waterfall, and the immaculately maintained hiking trails around Lautersee lake, on an interesting round-trip against the unique backdrop of the Wetterstein mountains. Lautersee lake is also one of the most popular swimming lakes in the Alpenwelt Karwendel region, and is an inviting place to take a dip...

Tour dates

  • Duration1:56 h
  • Distance6.9 km
  • Difficultyeasy
  • Altitude124 m
  • Lowest point915 m
  • Highest point1038 m

Tour highlights

    • Spectacular waterfall in the Laintal valley
    • Refreshment and swimming opportunities at Lautersee lake
    • Idyllic loop around Lautersee lake with a view of the Wetterstein

Tour description

The starting point for the recommended Laintal-Lautersee loop is on Laintalstraße, near the historic town center of Mittenwald, and begins with a slight rise into the Laintal valley. The comfortable hiking trail leads to the right of the Laintal waterfall up to the top and on to Lautersee lake. You will pass the notable "Maria Königin" chapel, where festive worship services regularly take place. The loop around the lake leads you around Lautersee lake and then back through the Laintal valley to the starting point in Mittenwald.

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