Kummersee Lake Round Trip in Rabenstein
Hiking through a lost landscape
The hiking circuit around the Kummersee near Rabenstein is easily negotiated and highly worthwhile. Enshrouded in legend, the lake in the Hinter Passeiertal Valley combines the splendour of the terrain with the enjoyment of hiking and an appreciation of history. In the summer months, it takes only 2.5 hours to circumvent this former lake basin situated at an altitude of 1,340 m, with an elevation gain of 350 m. The eight didactic stations along the lake route help to illustrate the story and peculiarities of these waters and surrounding territory.
Directions
You start at the Bunker Mooseum ont the outskirts of Moos in Passeier (1,007 m) and follow the wide gravel trail E5.
After about 45 minutes, you turn left over a bridge and continue on trail no. 43. From here, you follow the trail parallel and above the Passer River, with some steeper climbs and gentler downhill sections, until you reach the abandoned Seehof farm.
From Seehof, you cross the Passer River again and reach the paved road. There, you continue following the E5 towards Rabenstein. Just before the village, you cross the river once more and follow the final section into Rabenstein (1,400 m).
For the return, you first follow the Rabenstein road to the hamlet of Illmach. There, the trail leaves the road again and runs above the hydoelectric power station. You then rejoin the oubound route until just before Seehof, where you finally follow the E5 back to Moos.
The trail is not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Recommended equipment
Wear sturdy hiking boots, appropriate clothing for the weather and bring sufficient water and provisions.
Description to arrive at destination
• Coming from Meran towards the Passeiertal Valley, take the Jaufenstraße SS44 to St. Leonhard, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße to Moos
• Coming from the Timmelsjoch, take the Timmelsjochstraße to Moos
• Coming from the Jaufenpasstowards St. Leonhard take the Jaufenstraße SS44, continue on the Timmelsjochstraße to Moos
Public transport
Choose a more environmentally friendly way to travel and use our public transport services.
• Bus line 240 from Meran towards Moos, Pfelders
• Bus line 240 from Pfelders towards Meran
• Bus line 241 from Rabenstein, Stulstowards Moos
Bus stop "Moos, Rathaus"
You can find the timetables at www.suedtirolmobil.info or on the Passeiertal app!
Author's tip
Always stay on marked trails, check the weather conditions before yur hike and pay particular attention to snow, wet ground or slippery sections.