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Lake Rifflsee

Mandarfen
6481
St. Leonhard im Pitztal
+43 5413 86288

Lake Rifflsee

There are several well-marked ascent options directly from the valley floor. The shortest but steepest ascent is via Hirschtal (approx. 1 hour). Other options are the panorama trail with a walking time of approx. 1.5 hours, or via a well-marked track from Mandarfen to the Taschach Alm and then directly to the lake (approx. 2.5 hours). The easiest way to reach the lake Rifflsee is to take the gondola lift. You can also use this as a knee-friendly option for the way down.
The Sunna Alm at the top station of the gondola lift and the Riffelseehütte, which is located slightly below the lake at 2,289 metres, or the Taschach Alm near the valley are ideal places to take a break in the beautiful surroundings. In winter, the lake Rifflsee can only be reached by cable car.

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Rifflsee circular route

Ausgangspunkt 
Rifflsee gondola bottom station (2288m)
Endpunkt 
Rifflsee gondola bottom station (2289m)
Take the Rifflsee gondola to the top then walk by the Rifflsee circular route [Rundwanderweg Rifflsee]. This trail is especially suitable for families (including prams) and for the elderly.
leicht
Höhenmeter 
60m
Höhster Punkt 
2289m
Distanz 
3,00km
Dauer 
1,00 h

Rifflsee

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Bergrestaurant Sunna Alm (2,300 m)

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Via "Hirschtal" up to Sunna Alm

Ausgangspunkt 
Bus stop Mandarfen Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Endpunkt 
Bus stop Mandarfen Rifflseebahn (1675m)
Cross the bridge at the starting point, turn right and follow the valley hiking trail for approximately 300 metres. Then turn left into the Hirschtal valley and follow the signposts to the catered mountain hut Sunna Alm. Comfortably return to your staring point by gondola or, alternatively, hike on to the Riffelseehütte and return to Mandarfen via the panoramic trail [Panoramasteig]. 
mittel
Höhenmeter 
640m
Höhster Punkt 
2268m
Distanz 
5,00km
Dauer 
2,30 h

Circular route Hirschtal – Panoramic trail

Ausgangspunkt 
Tourist information office Mandarfen (1675m)
Endpunkt 
Tourist information office Mandarfen (1675m)
Cross the bridge at the starting point and turn right to follow the valley hiking trail for approximately 300 metres. Then turn left into the Hirschtal valley and follow the signposts to the catered mountain hut Sunna Alm. Once there, continue to walk on the agricultural road to Riffelseehütte mountain hut. Descend via the panoramic trail [Panoramaweg] back to Mandarfen. 
mittel
Höhenmeter 
640m
Höhster Punkt 
2289m
Distanz 
7,20km
Dauer 
3,00 h

Mandarfen – Taschach Alm (1,796 m) – Riffelseehütte (2,293 m) – Hirschtal – Mandarfen

Ausgangspunkt 
Bus stop Mandarfen Rifflseebahn (1674m)
Endpunkt 
Bus stop Mandarfen Rifflseebahn (1673m)
From the starting point, follow a path over a bridge then continue to walk on the agricultural road. This flat and 
even road leads to the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm. Continue on this road for about 200 m, then turn right on a steep, but well-prepared track up to the Rifflsee lake. After crossing the stream, veer right to the catered mountain hut Riffelseehütte. Continue to walk along the Rifflsee lake to the Rifflseebahn top station. A little further turn right and descend on a track, which affords spectacular views of the Hirschtal v al-ley and along a path set in panoramic scenery to return to Mandarfen. From there, it is about 300 m to return to your starting point.
mittel
Höhenmeter 
630m
Höhster Punkt 
2293m
Distanz 
7,50km
Dauer 
3,30 h

Two lake tour

Ausgangspunkt 
Rifflsee gondola bottom station (2291m)
Endpunkt 
Rifflsee gondola valley station (1674m)
Take the Rifflsee gondola to the top station, then turn right and follow the signs to the Rifflseerundweg (circular 
route) all the way to where it joins with a high-level trail, the Offenbacher Höhenweg. After approximately 1 hour walking time, turn off left on a waymark ed steep path to the Plodersee lake. Descend on a waymarked steep track, which joins up with the another high-level trail, the Fuldaer Höhenweg. From there, continue to walk in the 
direction of the catered mountain hut Taschach Alm and keep on walking to return to the start in Mandarfen.
mittel
Höhenmeter 
300m
Höhster Punkt 
2500m
Distanz 
9,90km
Dauer 
4,00 h

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