Discover Zlem: Spechtensee, cross-country skiing and summit tours

Swimming at Spechtensee, the Spechtensee cross-country ski trail loop and the ski slopes of the Spechtensee lift each offer a different experience during a stay in Zlem. There are also cycling and hiking tours of various kinds. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, your preferred pace for the day may help you decide: water, winter sports, or activities on foot and by bike?

Winter at Spechtensee

At an elevation of 1,100 to 1,260 metres, the Spechtensee lift offers well-groomed ski slopes totalling 2.3 kilometres. It operates seasonally; check the current operating hours before planning your winter days. The lift’s history dates back to 1966. Another kind of winter sport is the easy Spechtensee cross-country ski trail: it is about 5.6 kilometres long and loops around Spechtensee. This gives you a choice between groomed slopes and an easy cross-country skiing loop.

Lake, hiking and refreshments

Spechtensee is a great place for swimming. Day fishing permits for the lake are available seasonally at the Spechtenseehütte; check availability before your arrival. After a longer hike, you can recharge at the Interhütte with a cold drink and a small alpine snack. Check opening hours and access in advance.

The family-friendly Spechtensee-Runde 315 loop covers 26.6 kilometres from Stainach to the Spechtenseehütte and through the Wörschachwald forest. The scenic Dachsteinblick–Gindlhorn bike-and-hike tour leads to Wörschachwald and includes a hike up Gindlhorn. The hike from Gasthof Dachsteinblick to Gindlhorn is short, scenic and offers impressive panoramic views. The Hechlstein loop follows a via ferrata to the summit of Hechlstein; the return route is an easier hiking trail. Check current route conditions before setting out. The trail’s approximately 5.6 kilometres can be compared with the 26.6 kilometres of the Spechtensee-Runde; these figures compare cross-country skiing and cycling, not the time they take.

For planning, you can weigh up different kinds of tours: a cycling loop rated as family-friendly, a short scenic hike, or a summit tour with a via ferrata. The route type and the stated start and end points can help you choose the right outing.

Getting there and finding your way

The access road to the Wörschachwald panoramic loop and the approach to the Spechtensee cross-country ski trail lead from the B145 at Klachau/Zlem towards Wörschachwald. Wörschachwaldweg runs for about six kilometres to the Spechtensee lift. Check the road conditions before you drive. Leistalm – Wia dahoam Hittn is located at Zlem 90a, 8982 Stainach-Pürgg.

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