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Weißsee: Alpenblumenweg from the Rudolfshütte to the Grünsee

Uttendorf · Weißsee Gletscherwelt · with the Nationalpark SommerCard

A family path among alpine flowers from the high Rudolfshütte down to the Grünsee. Dandelions, daisies, primroses and alpine roses right beside the path.

Free with the Nationalpark SommerCard: Rudolfshütte I+II cable car to the Weißsee, up and down. A family of 2 adults and 2 children saves €74 on this trip.

Length
4.1 km
Ascent / descent
↑ 0 m · ↓ 567 m
Walking time
2 h
Altitude
1,739 m – 2,310 m
Route type
One way

Who for Older children · Seniors · Experienced hikers

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Route description

  1. From Uttendorf drive the toll-free road through the Stubachtal to the Enzingerboden (1,480 m) and take the cable car via the Grünsee up to the Rudolfshütte by the Weißsee.
  2. From the Berghotel Rudolfshütte the waymarked Alpenblumenweg (AV 715) leads down to the Grünsee middle station.
  3. Along the way alpine dandelions, alpine daisies, dwarf primroses and alpine roses bloom. According to the operator it is one of the easier hikes and takes about 2 hours.
  4. At the Grünsee middle station board the cable car and ride down to the Enzingerboden.

Good to know

Shorter option

For young children there is the Panoramaweg with benches to the Schafbühel viewpoint by the Rudolfshütte (about 30 minutes) and a wooden tower with a slide on the terrace.

Altitude

At the top you are at 2,300 m in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Bring a warm layer even in summer.

With the card

The Nationalpark Sommercard gives you one attraction from its list free each day, for example a lift. Other attractions that day are often discounted.

Why “easy”

Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

Trip FAQ

Is the lift free with the Nationalpark SommerCard?

Yes. Included with the Nationalpark SommerCard: Rudolfshütte I+II cable car to the Weißsee, up and down. Without the card it costs €37 per adult and €18.50 per child (children aged 6–14), so a family of 2 + 2 saves €74. Two children under 12 travel free with their parents.

Who is this trip suitable for?

Older children, seniors, experienced hikers. Blue trail: wide paths, gentle climbs.

How long is the trip?

4.1 km, 0 m up and 567 m down, 2 h of walking. Route type: one way.

How do I get the Nationalpark SommerCard?

Over 60 attractions including cable cars (one a day), plus the Grossglockner, Gerlos and hiking taxis without limit. How to get the Nationalpark SommerCard

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