Swooping & Savoring: The Top 5 Short Hikes with Snack Stops

We begin with a very special, almost peculiar hike. Why peculiar? Well, you could theoretically call this hike the Three-Lakes Hike... but not always!
At the starting point is the Möserer See, one of the most beautiful spots on the entire Seefeld Plateau. Here, one can already gain culinary strength for the upcoming hike. From here, however, things get curious. After a cozy piece of forest, you will soon see the Lottensee. Or maybe not...? You read that right, the natural phenomenon Lottensee does not appear every year! Even experts are not sure what rules this aperiodic lake follows. And since a wonder rarely comes alone, there is also a second aperiodic lake on this hike.

The circular hike to Bodenalm proves that you don't have to travel far or climb a mountain to experience the real alpine feeling. Starting directly from the Seefeld train station, it’s a relaxed round trip with two really fantastic places to stop for refreshments. Why do I say fantastic? Well, as a big fan of homemade dishes, I feel like a young calf allowed to graze on an alpine meadow for the first time. The homemade cheese and the real barrel butter at the Bodenalm is for me the cow equivalent of a juicy pasture. Admittedly, that sounds a bit dramatic, but all the cheese lovers out there know exactly what I'm talking about.
However, the culinary specialties at Bodenalm don’t stop there.

At the latest by hike number 3, a certain trend becomes apparent: On the Seefelder Plateau, a mountain hut rarely appears alone. Especially not in the Almenparadies Gaistal. There's almost no path that doesn't lead to a rustic place to take a break. Additionally, the Gaistal - without exaggeration - is also a true natural paradise. The further you venture into this beautiful high valley, the clearer it becomes what I mean. Whether you are hiking or biking here, the mostly flat path reveals a new, spectacular view around every corner. The powerful mountain formations, the bubbling water, and the impressive landscape invite you to pause and soak in all the impressions. This can be done everywhere along the way, especially well on one of the many alpine pastures. With a bit of luck, you might also observe deer, chamois, and golden eagles here. They all call this place home, just like the numerous alpine pastures and their hosts.

Cats are known to have seven lives. But wait, what does that have to do with hiking? Well, anyone who has ever been to the Katzenkopf in Leutasch knows what I'm talking about! Not only because of the name can you compare the seven lives of a cat with this special place. It's because there are (at least) seven ways to experience this summer paradise.

1. Hiking: The most important thing comes first! The cozy hiking trail to the Katzenkopf can be conquered in about an hour and leads idyllically through the Leutasch forests. 2. Chairlift: For those who want to take it easy, there is also the option to take the chairlift to the top during the summer at Katzenkopf. 3. Mountain Biking: Just how versatile the Katzenkopf really is becomes apparent with the biking options. You can conquer the path upwards on different routes with a mountain bike, but you can also transport the bike with the lift. Which brings us to point four...

The fifth gourmet hike in the region could also be called "Seefeld essential". Over a little more than ten kilometers, you can see and experience (almost) everything that makes Seefeld what it is. After arriving by train, the first stop is through the historic town center, where numerous shops and dining options await. However, there is still enough time after the circular hike - who wants to carry shopping bags! Especially when the next stop is the famous Seekirchl. This very special backdrop must be absorbed with all the senses. If you already feel like taking a break here, you can quench your hunger and thirst at the usually sun-drenched Sportalm. Once that is done, the next steps lead directly over Olympic ground. On the way through the WM-Arena, you can practically feel the great successes of the past and the spirit of sports in the air.