Tauplitzalm Plateauweg, Mountain hiking trail in the Salzkammergut, Austria
The Tauplitzalm Plateauweg is a mountain trail in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, starting in Bad Mitterndorf and running for around 16 kilometers up to a plateau between 1600 and 2000 meters above sea level. The path moves through a mix of forest sections, open alpine meadows, and wide gravel tracks that connect several mountain lakes, among them the Steirersee and the Schwarzensee.
The route was originally used by farmers and herders who moved between the valley settlements of the region and the summer pastures up on the plateau. Over time, it was adapted for recreational use as nearby spa towns like Bad Mitterndorf grew and drew visitors looking to explore the surrounding mountains.
The name Tauplitzalm refers to the old practice of driving livestock up to high pastures each summer, a tradition still visible in the landscape today. Small wooden huts and shelters dot the plateau, showing how mountain farming life once organized itself around the seasons.
The trail is best walked from June to October, when all sections are open and weather conditions are generally stable. Solid walking shoes and extra layers are a good idea, as the plateau can get cold quickly; the walk starts from the Grimminghalle parking area in Bad Mitterndorf.
The plateau holds six mountain lakes grouped close together, a concentration rarely found in the Alps at this elevation. The most popular loop connects all six in a single outing, so walkers can pass from one lake to the next without retracing their steps.
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