The Plansee is probably one of the most beautiful lakes in Tyrol. He achieved fame especially through Instagram, not least through the viewpoint whose location we would like to reveal here. The path is neither official nor signposted. Nevertheless, it is quite easy to get to and if you know where it is not difficult to find.
How do you get to this lookout point?
We start our hike at 11:00 a.m. at the bridge at the campsite. Even the first impression is enchanting. The water shimmers in a beautiful green and people jump from the bridge into the cool water. Cross the bridge and turn left towards Heiterwanger See. There is a signpost right on the other bank.
After a 15-minute walk along the lakeshore, you will reach a very distinctive rubble channel that leads from the mountain into the lake. The scree avalanche cannot be overlooked. But you don’t go up yet! Attention: The way to the lookout point comes only a few meters after the rubble channel. A very narrow path now leads right into the forest.
The forest path leads steeply upwards over serpentines. The path is not particularly beautiful, but every now and then you have a view that gives an idea of what awaits you at your destination. You should definitely wear walking shoes. After about 45 minutes you will reach the first grandiose vantage point.
But it gets even better. The last piece is the most strenuous, but it is worth it. It goes up again over a rock face, the path is only secured with ropes. Left and right it goes steeply into the depth. But don’t worry, anyone can do it. Just don’t rush!
After about 50 minutes you are at your destination and have a breathtaking panorama of the Plansee and, to the right, the Heiterwanger See.
If you want, you can continue climbing, but we’ve heard from other hikers that the view doesn’t get any better. Rather the opposite is the case, as trees obstruct the view again.
The end point is the Jägerhütte, but that too is not very spectacular.
We’re back on our way home. Once at the bottom there is another very well-known photo spot: the boathouse at the lower end of the lake near the campsite. Attention: it is forbidden to step on the jetty at the house. Nevertheless, photos are taken here again and again.
