View of the monastery at Höglwörth Lake

Hiking Trail Höglwörther See

Description

The hike around Lake Höglwörth is a highlight. While circling the lake, there are always views of the picturesque monastery.

Also known as the pearl of the Rupertiwinkel, Lake Höglwörth and its hiking trail offer a unique experience. The lake was formed after the Saalach glacier melted about 10,000 years ago. It provides a habitat for pike, catfish and other fish. They can be easily observed in the shallow water of the lake, as well as from the footbridge (near the parking lot) across the lake. The path leads from the parking lot over the footbridge, past the sunbathing lawn (incl. kiosk in summer) and after a short distance downhill to the waterfall and another bathing bay. The lakeside trail is relatively flat and wide and offers resting benches again and again, inviting you to take a break. An escort is recommended due to short slope after the swimming pool.

Information on accessibility

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Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

Circular Hiking Trail Höglwörther See

  • There is a general parking lot. There are no parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • There is a bus stop in the "Salzstraße" in Höglwörth (approx. 600 m from the beginning of the hiking trail).
  • The path between the parking lot and the circular hiking trail is not low in vibrations due to its surface characteristics and not easy to walk and drive on.
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.9 km long.
  • The surface condition of some parts of the path is not vibration-free and it is not easy to walk or drive on (e.g. water-bound cover, forest path, etc.).
  • The footpath is at least 150 cm wide. 
  • At approx. 70 m the circular hiking trail leads over wooden planks. The largest distance between the elements of the wooden plank path is 2 cm.
  • There are seats at a distance of at least 500 m.
  • On the circular trail there is a step with a height of 2 cm.
  • The circular trail is at least 150 cm wide.
  • The maximum longitudinal inclination is 13 % over a distance of 28 m.
  • There are no sloping areas.
  • There are unsecured embankments.
  • The circular hiking trail is mostly car-free, but leads approx. 450 m on a road with little traffic.
  • The circular hiking trail is not open to cyclists, skaters, riders etc.
  • No crossing of a road used by motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is continuously signposted: yellow signposts with the label "Rundweg Höglwörther See" are placed at all spots where the trail branches off.

Public toilet for people with disabilities at the parking lot

  • The door is 81 cm wide. 
  • There is a door threshold with a height of 3.5 cm.
  • The manoeuvring spaces are:
    in front of the toilet and washbasin at least 112 cm x 170 cm;
    left of the toilet 27 cm x 71 cm,
    right 60 cm 71 cm.
  • On both sides of the toilet there are handles which can be folded up.
  • The washbasin is wheelchair accessible and the mirror can be seen while standing or sitting.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

  • Assistance dogs (guide dogs, guide dogs for the blind, etc.) are allowed at all relevant areas.
  • There is a general parking lot. There are no parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • There is a bus stop in the "Salzstraße" in Höglwörth (approx. 600 m from the beginning of the hiking trail).
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.9 km long.
  • There are seats at a distance of at least 500 m.
  • On the circular trail there is a step with a height of 2 cm.
  • The circular trail is at least 150 cm wide.
  • There are no sloping areas.
  • There are unsecured embankments.
  • The circular hiking trail is mostly car-free, but leads approx. 450 m on a road with little traffic.
  • The circular hiking trail is not open to cyclists, skaters, riders etc.
  • No crossing of a road used by motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • Tactile well perceptible lateral boundaries of the trail are predominantly present.
  • The trail boundaries are rarely visually rich in contrast.
  • The trail is continuously signposted: yellow signposts with the label "Rundweg Höglwörther See" are placed at all spots where the path branches off.
  • The information is provided in written form. The information is not conveyed acoustically or tactile (Braille, prismatic writing).
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the parking lot.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

  • There is a general parking lot. There are no parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • There is a bus stop in the "Salzstraße" in Höglwörth (approx. 600 m from the beginning of the hiking trail).
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.9 km long.
  • There are seats at a distance of at least 500 m.
  • The circular trail is at least 150 cm wide.
  • There are no sloping areas.
  • There are unsecured embankments.
  • The circular hiking trail is mostly car-free, but leads approx. 450 m on a road with little traffic.
  • The circular hiking trail is not open to cyclists, skaters, riders etc.
  • No crossing of a road used by motor vehicles is necessary on the circular hiking trail.
  • The trail is continuously signposted: yellow signposts with the label "Rundweg Höglwörther See" are placed at all spots where the path branches off.
  • The information is provided in written form. The information is not provided in German Sign Language.
  • There are no adjustable hearing stations, audio induction loops etc.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the parking lot.

Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the test report.

  • There is a general parking lot. There are no parking spaces for people with disabilities.
  • There is a bus stop in the "Salzstraße" in Höglwörth (approx. 600 m from the beginning of the hiking trail).
  • The circular hiking trail is approx. 1.9 km long.
  • There are seats at a distance of at least 500 m.
  • The circular trail is at least 150 cm wide.
  • There are no sloping areas.
  • There are unsecured embankments.
  • The circular hiking trail is mostly car-free, but leads approx. 450 m on a road with little traffic.
  • The trail is continuously signposted: yellow signposts with the label "Rundweg Höglwörther See" are placed at all spots where the path branches off.
  • There are no signposts at a constantly visible distance.
  • The information is provided in written form. There is no information in easy language.
  • There is a public toilet for people with disabilities at the parking lot.
Certified in the period: May 2022 – April 2025

Address & contact

Wanderweg Höglwörther See

Mooshäuslweg
83454 Anger
Phone number: +49 8656 989922
E-mail address: info@anger.de
Website: www.anger.de

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