Stunning walking trails and panoramic views
Hiking on the Steinplatte
Whether you’re looking for leisurely walks or, as a mountaineer, want to reach the very top – on the Steinplatte you’ll find the right route for every level. The high plateau above Waidring offers well-marked hiking trails, scenic circular walks and routes leading towards the Loferer Steinberge and the Winklmoosalm.
A special highlight awaits you at the summit of the Steinplatte: From there, the view stretches far beyond the Kitzbühel Alps all the way to Bavaria and Salzburg – a panorama that draws many walkers back here year after year. Whether it’s a short, leisurely loop or an extended mountain hike – you decide just how big your walking adventure will be.
A summary of all walking routes
- Triassic Trail (approx. 2 hours): If you’re looking for an adventure, this is the trail for you. Life-size dinosaurs are hidden all over the mountain landscape, just waiting to be discovered. The walk begins at Triassic Park and leads past the Panorama Muschel up to the viewing platform. From here, you can enjoy stunning views of the Steinplatte, the Loferer Mountains, the Hohe Tauern, the Kitzbühel and Zillertal Alps, and the imposing Wilder Kaiser. The trail continues past the Plattenkogel and the Bäreck reservoir, following an informative route to the summit of the Steinplatte. The return route takes you past the Roten Wand, below the Plattenkogel, and back to the starting point. Click here for the digital map.
- Steinplatte summit cross (approx. 1.5 hours): The well-maintained path from the gondola lift’s top station, past the ‘Rote Wand’, leads straight up to the summit cross. Once there, the breathtaking panorama will take your breath away. But don’t worry – we can guarantee you’ll get your fill of fresh air at the summit, so you’ll be well rested and ready to tackle the return journey. You’ll walk down the southern slope to the lower reservoir and from there back to the top station. Click here for the digital map.
- Stallenalm – Grünwaldalm (approx. 2 hours): This route starts at the top station of the Steinplatte gondola lift. From here, you walk downhill for about 30 minutes, past the Jägerkapelle chapel and on to the Stallenalm. The large sun terrace at the Stallenalm is the perfect spot for a refreshing break. The route continues to the Grünwaldalm and back to the Körersteig. The path above the Stallenalm takes you back to the gondola lift.
- Stallenalm – Winklmoosalm – Schwarzloferalm – Möseralm (approx. 4 hours): A slightly longer hike. This route also starts at the Steinplatte gondola lift and leads past the Stallenalm to the Steinplatte high-altitude road. From here, the route continues through beautiful countryside towards the Schwarzloferalm and the Eibenstockhütte, ending at the Winklmoosalm. On the way back, you can choose between two options: either past the Muckklause and across the Rossfeld, or via the Möseralm and back to the gondola lift.
- Fellhorn (approx. 6 hours): A day trip through exceptionally beautiful countryside. This route also leads first to the Stallenalm and past the car park on the Höhenstraße. The route takes you across the alpine pastures of the Durchkaser towards the Brennhütte, continuing on to the Eggenalm (Straubingerhaus Alpine Inn), past it and up to the summit of the Fellhorn. Once you’ve taken in the breathtaking panoramic views, you return to the Steinplatte gondola lift.
- Wemeteigenalm – Wiesloch (5 hours): The walk via the Stallenalm and Grünwaldalm leads to the Wemeteigenalm. The return route follows the Wieslochsteig, where a sure foot is essential. If that wasn’t enough of a challenge, you can hike back to the mountain station via the summit of the Steinplatte; everyone else can walk downhill past the ‘Rote Wand’ to the Berggasthaus Kammerkör and catch the gondola from there. Click here for the digital map.
Whether you’re a leisurely walker, a mountain enthusiast or a summit conqueror, the Steinplatte high plateau offers a fantastic selection of walks to suit all ages and all levels of difficulty. We’d particularly like to recommend a few of these to you here – or rather, to your feet.
Together on the mountain – how to stay mindful whilst out and about
To ensure everyone can enjoy a safe and relaxing time out in the mountains, the following applies: be considerate, prepare well, and treat nature and other visitors with respect.
- Plan your route to suit your fitness level, experience and the weather
- Stay on the marked paths and follow the signposts
- Be considerate of other walkers, as well as grazing animals and wildlife
- Don’t leave any rubbish behind and treat the natural environment as if it were your own living room
- Check the weather, mountain railway timetables and places to stop for refreshments in advance
This will ensure your hike on the Steinplatte is a safe and enjoyable experience – with summit views included.
