Die Alpenüberquerung (stage 3: Achenkirch - Maurach am Achensee/Fügen)
on the Mariensteig - just before the Gaisalm © Achensee Tourismus
on the way from Achenkirch via the Gaisalm to Pertisau © www.die-alpenueberquerung.com
after the Gaisalm in the direction of Pertisau - in the background the Unnutz mountain © www.die-alpenueberquerung.com
on the way to the Mariensteig on the lake shore in Achenkirch - the section from Achenkirch to the Gaisalm © www.die-alpenueberquerung.com
from Achenkirch to the Gaisalm you hike on the Mariensteig © Achensee Tourismus
Gaisalm with shipping pier © Achensee Tourismus
path "Gaisalmsteig" - section of the path from Pertisau to the Gaisalm © Achensee Tourismus
the village of Pertisau with Maurach in the background © Achensee Tourismus
path on the lake shore from Maurach in the direction of Pertisau © Achensee Tourismus
at Seespitz - wellness loungers - a place to relax © Achensee Tourismus
From Achenkirch to Maurach: The route leads along one of the most beautiful paths in Tirol on the western shore of Lake Achensee to the Gaisalm, which is the only alpine hut in Tirol that can only be accessed on foot or by boat. There are bathing facilities in many places. Along the lakeside path you reach Pertisau and later on the path next to the Achensee steam cog railway, the next stage finish Maurach.
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Infrastructure on site
Closed
Closure till 30.4.2026
Part of the Gaisalmsteig and the Mariensteig between Pertisau and Achenkirch remain closed in winter.
Difficulty
Medium
Route Length
13.5 km
Route Time Total
04:00 h
Elevation Gain
200 hm