The indescribable forest landscape can be enjoyed on the longer, demanding Engstler Forstsee loop. From the viewing area up the ascending path, cross the road, continue on soft forest floor, briefly along the road and back into the forest (connection from Velden) around the Forstsee, at 5.7 km short way (5 minutes) to the viewing terrace with fantastic panoramic view possible. Past the Römerstein with a final steep climb back to the start.
The Forstsee is a popular nudist bathing place in the summer months!
Ascent: 173 m
Descent: 173 m
Minimum Altitude: 547 m
Maximum Altitude: 654 m
Length: 7.7 km
Duration: 105 min
Difficulty: medium
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On the Köstenberger state road from Velden to Göriach
Parking available at the view
From the starting point up the ascending path, cross the road, continue on soft forest soil, briefly along the road and again into the forest around the Forstsee, at km 5.7 there is a short path (5 minutes) to the viewing terrace with a fantastic panoramic view. Past the Römerstein with a final steep climb back to the start.
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Also suitable for Nordic walking
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