Regenerating moments around the Tappenkarsee lake
The motivation to reach the highest mountain lake of the Eastern Alps drives you—more powerfully than the physical exertion. And it is worth it. For you regenerate through mindfulness, let go of stress and find inner peace. The highlight of the nine regenerative spots around the Tappenkarsee: the lake itself as a mirror of your thoughts. Nestled within an impressive rocky backdrop, it radiates a meditative effect.
Starting point: Schwabalm car park
By (e-)bike
The (E-)Bike & Hike tour leads from Kleinarl to the regenerative spots around the Tappenkarsee – first by bike to the Schwabalm car park, then on foot. To reach the Schwabalm car park (8.3 km, 205 m ascent) from Kleinarl by e-bike takes approx. 35 minutes, by mountain bike approx. 1 hour.
On foot
By bus (lines 530/532) or by car to the Jägersee car park and then on foot to the Schwabalm (approx. 3.7 km, 110 m ascent, approx. 1 h)
By car
Alternatively, you can also drive to the Schwabalm car park (toll applies).
⚠️ Important: The Schwabalm car park cannot be reached directly by public transport!
Tour details
Difficulty: 🔆🔆🔆🔆
Technique: 🔆🔆🔆
Fitness level: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Experience: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Scenery: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Highest point: Tappenkarseehütte (1,820 m)
Lowest point: Schwabalm car park (1,191 m)
Best time of year: June - September
Refreshments available: Tappenkarseealm, Tappenkarseehütte
By (e-)bike
The (E-)Bike & Hike tour leads from Kleinarl to the regenerative spots around the Tappenkarsee – first by bike to the Schwabalm car park, then on foot. To reach the Schwabalm car park (8.3 km, 205 m ascent) from Kleinarl by e-bike takes approx. 35 minutes, by mountain bike approx. 1 hour.
On foot
By bus (lines 530/532) or by car to the Jägersee car park and then on foot to the Schwabalm (approx. 3.7 km, 110 m ascent, approx. 1 h)
By car
Alternatively, you can also drive to the Schwabalm car park (toll applies).
⚠️ Important: The Schwabalm car park cannot be reached directly by public transport!
Tour details
Difficulty: 🔆🔆🔆🔆
Technique: 🔆🔆🔆
Fitness level: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Experience: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Scenery: 🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆🔆
Highest point: Tappenkarseehütte (1,820 m)
Lowest point: Schwabalm car park (1,191 m)
Best time of year: June - September
Refreshments available: Tappenkarseealm, Tappenkarseehütte