Coburger Hütte — Seebensee & Drachensee

This is one of the most celebrated hikes in Tyrol, connecting two distinct alpine basins. Starting from the Ehrwalder Alm, a broad forest path leads to the Seebensee (1,657m), a turquoise lake that perfectly reflects the Zugspitze (2,962m) on clear days. The adventure continues with a steep, serpentine ascent of another 300 meters to the Coburger Hütte and the moody Drachensee (Dragon Lake). The hut sits on a high rock rib, overlooking both lakes and providing one of the most dramatic mountain vistas in the Mieminger Gebirge.

Mount Vesuvius (1,281m) or 'Gran Cono del Vesuvio' is a dormant but active stratovolcano managed by the Ente Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio. The primary trail ascends from the 1,000m staging area to the crater rim via wide, stabilized switchbacks of volcanic scoria and gravel. At the summit, the route follows a managed segment of the rim, offering direct visual access to the 300-meter-deep crater and views across the Bay of Naples, the Sarno plain, and the Pompeii archaeological site.