Warth | Bürstegg with panoramic lake

For trail runners: The loop starts at the village square in Warth and initially leads down to Lake Seebach. At the end of Lake Seebach, the trail branches off toward the “Höhi” forest. Once you reach the hilltop, the trail follows the slope along a narrow hiking path. When you enter the forest, turn right, heading downhill, and follow the Lechweg.

Once you reach the farm road, take a sharp right turn and follow the farm road. To continue along the Lechweg and reach the Geißbrücke, you’ll need to turn left again just before the bridge. On the other side of the valley, along the Lechweg, follow the trail to the Bodenalpe junction. Passing the Bodenalpe and crossing the main road, the trail continues uphill toward Bürstegg. The trail then continues toward Wannenkopf. With a view of Lake Wannensee, you can take a detour to the summit of Wannenkopf. The trail then continues toward the Steffisalp-Express. From there, you can take the Steffisalp-Express down into the valley. 

If you still have enough energy, take the hiking trail directly above the Steffisalp mountain station. From there, you’ll reach the Wartherhorn-Express mountain station and continue toward the Karhornbahn. Pass under the Karhornbahn and continue to the next hill. From there, you’ll have a spectacular view of the Panoramasee. There, you can enjoy the reflection of the Widderstein in the water. 

From Panoramasee, you can walk down the farm road toward Hochalp. Pass beneath the Hochalphütte and continue toward Warth. Near the pointed rock, you’ll find a small reservoir—the perfect spot to cool off. After a well-deserved dip, continue down the popular “Luchere” ski run toward the valley. Just before the Steffisalp valley station, you can decide whether to continue along the farm road toward the valley and run along the road through the village, or to continue on toward Warth, with a view over the village, past the Huberalpe and the village railway. 

Tip: Follow the trail running signs with the yellow dot. 

– Distance: 19.9 km

– Duration: 4:00 to 5:00 h

– Ascent: 976 vertical meters

– Descent: 976 vertical meters

– Highest point: 2,056 vertical meters

– Lowest point: 1,315 vertical meters

– Asphalt share: < 1 %

The Steffisalp cable car can be used as an alternative descent option!Refreshments / refreshment stop:- Hochalphütte- Punschhütte

Presented by: Warth-Schröcken Tourismus
Author: Array