Hiking Trail

Schönrinnenkarsee - Längenfeld/Gries

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Key facts
2:30 h Duration
5.1 km Length
780 m Ascent
780 m Descent
2,353 m Max. altitude
1,577 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
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Description

GRIES PARKING LOT -> Village center Gries -> Path towards Nissl Alm -> Nissl Alm -> Path towards Schönrinnenkarsee -> SCHÖNRINNENKARSEE

Increased truck and car traffic on the entire Sulztal road.

Driving times:

Trucks: Mon – Fri from 06:00 – 22:00

Cars: all day

Map & elevation profile

GRIES PARKING LOT -> Village center Gries -> Path towards Nissl Alm -> Nissl Alm -> Path towards Schönrinnenkarsee -> SCHÖNRINNENKARSEE

Increased truck and car traffic on the entire Sulztal road.

Driving times:

Trucks: Mon – Fri from 06:00 – 22:00

Cars: all day

In the village center of Gries, turn south, cross the wooden bridge towards the forest edge. The path leads quite steeply through the forest uphill to the Nissl Alm and intermittently touches the forest road. A more comfortable but longer access to the Alm is via the forest road that turns right at the entrance of the Sulztal. Upon arrival at the Nissl Alm, the path continues behind the Alm to the wonderfully located lake. The path leads just behind the Alm to the west, then steeper over vegetated slopes upwards into the Schönrinnenkar and over two further steps to the lake. Return the same way.

Author's tip

Bronze relief section of the Ötztal Nature Park at the start of the path: here you learn information about the habitat "Wild Water" or the history of Gries.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 24.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2016

Characteristics

Out and back
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Way types

Unbekannt 5.11 km

Safety guidelines

Moderate mountain trail; suitable for sure-footed and experienced mountain hikers; good physical condition, mountain experience and mountaineering equipment (see equipment section) necessary. Please observe the current weather forecast.

Additional information

More information about hiking in the Ötztal can be found here

The route starts in the village center of Gries. Here you turn south, cross the wooden bridge, and take the path along the forest edge which steadily leads uphill to the Nissl Alm. An easier option leads via the wide forest road to Nissl Alm. From the Nissl Alm, a path then steeply ascends over vegetated slopes to Schönrinnenkarsee.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train. The final stop or exit point is ÖTZTAL train station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Gries, parking lot at the edge of the village

Getting there

The car trip to ÖTZTAL

Traveling by car leads holidaymakers over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner. Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Gries:

Parking lot at the end of the village – paid

Coordinates

11.022743, 47.069667
Plan arrival

Friday, 17.07.
Summer weather
Sun, risk of thunderstorms
Morning
16 °C
50%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
28 °C
70%
Rainfall risk
Saturday, 18.07.
Unstable weather
Clouds and rain showers
Morning
14 °C
60%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
24 °C
70%
Rainfall risk

Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing is necessary for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone, and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions on hikes without the possibility of stopping for food, is required.