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Marlene Eggmayr
Waterfall Lessern
easy Autumn hikes · Stainach-Pürgg
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 1.64 km
Duration: 00:45 h
Ascent: 70 m
Descent: 70 m
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The tour
Short, family-friendly hike through shady high forest to the impressive Lessern waterfall.
From the parking lot in Lessern, a well-marked, approximately 20-minute trail leads along a stream and over wooden footbridges through impressive natural surroundings. The partly rocky path requires surefootedness. At the end, you will find a waterfall up to 80 meters high—a peaceful, natural place to linger.
From the parking lot in Lessern, a well-marked, approximately 20-minute trail leads along a stream and over wooden footbridges through impressive natural surroundings. The partly rocky path requires surefootedness. At the end, you will find a waterfall up to 80 meters high—a peaceful, natural place to linger.
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Turn-by-turn directions
Your walk begins at the parking lot in the Lessern district of the municipality of Stainach-Pürgg, heading toward a hidden natural gem. Right at the start, you will pass the small fire station and soon leave the paved road, walking under a bridge and following the signs into the shady high forest.
The well-marked trail follows a small stream and winds its way across several wooden footbridges, past impressive scenery. Despite the short walking time of about 20 minutes, you should wear sturdy shoes, as the path is partly rocky and requires sure-footedness.
The closer you get to your destination, the more impressive the surroundings become: on a secure path that winds its way along the slope, you cross small bridges and finally reach the wildly romantic Lessern waterfall – depending on the season, the water here plunges down from a height of up to 80 meters. An ideal place to pause and let the power of nature work its magic on you.
The tour is ideal as a leisurely afternoon walk for the whole family – quiet, shady, and close to nature.
The well-marked trail follows a small stream and winds its way across several wooden footbridges, past impressive scenery. Despite the short walking time of about 20 minutes, you should wear sturdy shoes, as the path is partly rocky and requires sure-footedness.
The closer you get to your destination, the more impressive the surroundings become: on a secure path that winds its way along the slope, you cross small bridges and finally reach the wildly romantic Lessern waterfall – depending on the season, the water here plunges down from a height of up to 80 meters. An ideal place to pause and let the power of nature work its magic on you.
The tour is ideal as a leisurely afternoon walk for the whole family – quiet, shady, and close to nature.
Getting there
Coming from Liezen or Schladming, take the exit towards Tauplitz (B145) at the Trautenfels traffic circle. Turn off directly at the village of Lessern and drive onto the signposted parking area.
From Stainach-Irdning train station take bus number 950 to Lessern - Bundesstrasse stop. Timetable/times at www.verbundlinie.at
Parking
Car parking Lessern
Start
Parkplace Lessern
Destination
Parkplace Lessern
Equipment
- Let others know where you are going and when you plan to be back.
- Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you are caught in a thunderstorm, stay away from free-standing trees and wait out the storm, crouching if possible.
- Stay on it, on the marked paths and remember to close pasture fences again.
- If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure it stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
- Shoes with a light tread.
- Clothing according to the weather forecast.
- Backpack with food to enjoy the nature during a rest.
Author’s recommendation
When the water level is very high, the last stretch to the waterfall is not passable and the waterfall is also not visible.
Tips, hints and links
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at
Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at
- SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN summer Hike Map EAST, available free of charge at the tourist offices and accommodation establishments.
- SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hiking Map (1:50.000)
Weather forecast
Date
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
Mostly cloudy with a few sunny spells developing in the afternoon.
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
