From Lake Anterselva to the Steinzger Mountain Hut

This hike leads from the idyllic Lake Anterselva through the woods near the border to East Tyrol

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Lake Anterselva is the starting point of this hike.
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On the circular lake trail, we first walk leisurely along the shore.
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Again and again we enjoy the view on the lake.
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Now the lake path leads slightly uphill.
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The gradient increases and we quickly gain height.
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When the forest thins out, we can see Lake Anterselva below us.
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It is the third largest mountain lake of South Tyrol and one of the most beautiful alpine lakes.
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We are now on the “Almenweg” path.
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Now we have the steep section behind us and will soon reach our destination.
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The Steinzgeralm mountain hut is small and cosy.
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From the terrace we can see Lake Anterselva in the distance.
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Surrounded by deep green forests, the lake spreads out at the foot of the imposing Vedrette di Ries peaks.
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By public transport we travel to Lake Anterselva, the starting point of our hike to the Steinzger Mountain Hut. Passing the biathlon centre, we reach the lake and walk along its orographic left bank on the circular lake path. Again and again, the forest reveals a view on the shimmering turquoise water.

Soon a forest path branches off to the right towards the Steinzgeralm. We are now on the "Almenweg" path. While the path was flat until here, now it leads steeply uphill. The path ascends a good 200 metres through the coniferous forest until we reach a wider path that leads across alpine pastures to the mountain hut.

The Steinzger Alm is a cosy mountain hut with a small terrace. From here, Lake Anterselva can be recognised as a small blue spot in the distance. After lunch, we return to the starting point along the same route and take the bus out of the valley.

Author: AD

alpine pasture hike difficulty: moderate route with lake