Passo Stalle connects the Valle di Anterselva with the Defereggental valley in East Tyrol: We visit Lake Obersee and the Stalle Hut
Image gallery: Hike from the Passo Stalle to the Malga Stalle
We reach the starting point at the Passo Stalle (Staller Sattel) via the Valle di Anterselva valley. Due to the particularly narrow mountain road from Anterselva di Sopra, a one-way traffic system is in place here: The pass opens for 15 minutes every hour for ascending or descending vehicles. Before setting off, we enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Anterselva and the surrounding peaks from Passo Stalle, which is situated at an altitude of 2,052 metres.
We are currently on the border between South Tyrol and the Austrian region of East Tyrol. On the Austrian side, we take path number 113 towards the Staller Alm. After a few hundred metres, we walk slightly downhill and reach Lake Obersee in the High Tauern National Park.
The alpine roses are in full bloom and provide a colourful frame for the lake. We now walk along the northern shore of the lake and, after just under an hour of walking, reach the Stalle Hut at an altitude of 1,957 metres, where we stop for a rest at the Ausserweger Hütte.
This wooden hut features a sun terrace and serves local dishes, such as the nettle dumplings we ordered. The return route is similar, though we walk along the southern shore of Lake Obersee for a change of scenery. After almost two hours (overall walking time) we turn back to our car.
Author: AD
Experienced: July 2020
Last updated: 2026
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- Starting point:
- Passo Stalle (2,052 m a.s.l.)
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- Overall time:
- 01:45 h
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- Total route length:
- 6,0 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.957 m to 2.052 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +145 m | -145 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 113
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- Destination:
- Ausserweger Hut - Stalle Hut (1,957 m a.s.l.)
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- Resting points:
- Ausserweger Hut (June to October)
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- Track surface:
- gravel path
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- Recommended time of year:
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- Hike from the Passo Stalle to the Malga Stalle
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- The total time indicated above refers to the walking time only, excluding breaks.
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend checking the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before starting this hike!
