Schrecksee - Trek to highest alpine lake in Germany | German Alps | Oberstdorf | Bavaria
Channel: Tors to Shores
Date: 23/07/2022

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The nearest train station near the Schrecksee is Sonthofen, from  Sonthofen the Bus will take you to the Hinterstein and from Hinterstein the Schrecksee trek starts.
Tipp. The local bus also runs from Hinterstein till the start of trek.

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Schrecksee is located at an astounding altitude of 1813 m (5949 ft) in the southernmost corner of Germany, just 300 meters away from the German-Austrian border. it is an incredibly stunning mountain lake surrounded by the rolling hills of the Allgäu Alps But, there’s a catch. The only way to access lake Schrecksee is through a long and stre-nu-ous hiking trail. And I mean it – this 7.7 kilometres route with an elevation gain of 1000m (one way) is a real deal. Overnight camping is not allowed at the lake, so expect to be hiking for good 3-4 hrs one way. And it requires a certain level of fitness.

This demanding hike in alpine terrain starts at the southern end of Hinterstein. From the leisurely path from the parking lot to the Konstanzer Jägerhau, we turn off at the power station onto our ascent. The brutal part is 4.5 kilometres of a relentless uphill climb. Unlike other long hikes where steep sections often mix with easier ones, this one is a tough battle all the way through. There is a open area in the middle where it eases up for a bit, but not for long. 
In the start, the path enters the forest where you walk on what looks like a dry riverbed. It’s pretty steep with a lots of pebbles. Proper hiking shoes with a good grip are a must, especially on the way back.
After about an hour, you will pass a small pond and soon after the forest gives way to a wide alpine meadow. This is where the ascent eases up a little, giving you some much-needed relief before the final push. Take a timeout, the landscape is fantastic, high alpine and inhabited, you can also often see marmots waddling around here

Last part, well almost, is to climb the surrounding mountain. It is steep and difficult, so keep pushing until you make it to the top of the ridge. 
When you make it to the top, its still not time for the big reveal, Lake is not immediately in the sight. bit dis heartening but good part is it’s not that far now and this last leg of the trek is a pure bliss, after around 20 mins of walk on he ridge. You have the first glimpse of lake Schrecksee, Its as beautiful as it can get.
It's worth staying a little longer here, looking towards the Rauhhorn and Kugelhorn and maybe already planning the next mountain tour. From here there are numerous possibilities, the Rauhhorn crossing and the anniversary path are just two of them. But we'll save that for another day.
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