Koppenwinkel circuit in Obertraun: For shadow cyclists and families
Koppenwinkel Nature Reserve
Biking for the whole family
A bike tour in the Koppenwinkel in Obertraun is an excellent way to enjoy nature and explore the unique landscape of the Salzkammergut. The nature reserve with the Koppenwinkelsee offers a quiet and peaceful environment, which is ideal for a relaxing bike ride. Here are some reasons why a bike tour in the Koppenwinkel is recommended: And now more about this tour...
A paradise not only for hikers, but also for cyclists. Particularly worthwhile is a bike tour to the Koppenwinkelsee, a hidden natural jewel near Obertraun, which inspires with its picturesque scenery and the quiet beauty of the adjacent nature reserve.
The Koppenpass connects Upper Austria with Styria. Particularly romantic in this area is the Koppenwinkelsee, starting from Obertraun the destination of this tour. The start of the approximately 8.3-kilometre-long route is directly at the Gasthof Koppenrast in Obertraun next to the Koppenpass road. Past the village of the children's friends, the route continues on a well-developed forest road in the direction of Koppenwinkelsee. The path continues to the romantic Koppenwinkelalm, over the bridges of Hagenbach and Bühlenbach, on hiking trail no. 3 in the direction of the Dachsteinbahn valley station. On the asphalt road to Obertraun it then goes downhill. At the Gasthof Dachsteinwirt we turn right. Then it goes back to the starting point on a well-paved forest path (hiking trail 2) - always along the Traun. The tour with difficulty level 2, through one of the most beautiful corners of Obertraun, is particularly suitable for families with children and seniors.
Einkehrmöglichkeiten & Sehenswertes auf dieser Tour
Koppenwinkel lake in Obertraun
Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt | Koppen lake: powerful, inspiring and at times breath-taking ‘Glücksplatz’ (place of happiness) in the Koppenwinkel nature reserve. Ideal for re-energizing!
Hiking in the nature reserve "Koppenwinkel" Obertraun
The bubbling springs, the clear streams, the quiet lake, the alpine pasture, the young cattle and the thoughtful people are like a scene from Adalbert Stifter's stories. Family-friendly hike of about 2 hours. On well-maintained hiking trails.
BergeSeen Trail Stage 13
Trail Route: Hallstatt – via boat to train station – Obertraun – Koppenbrüller Caves – Koppenschlucht Gorge – Bad Aussee
Duration: 5h
Length: 16 km
Restaurant0 "Koppenrast" in Obertraun
Obertraun Cosy inn at the foot of the Koppen Pass with a secluded guest garden. Popular with hikers, cyclists and rafting adventurers.
Event tips from the im-salzkammergut.at editors
Guided tours through the Koppenbrüller cave
Tue, Jul. 8, 2025 Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun
"Obertraun Mountain Moments 2025" Obertraun Almfest on the Koppenwinkelalm
Sun, Sep. 7, 2025 11:30 Koppenwinkelalm, Obertraun
The unusual event: New Year's celebration in the Koppenbrüller Cave in Obertraun
Fri, Jan. 2, 2026 17:00 — 20:00 Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun
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