Laguna Torre (Cerro Torre)

One of the most frequented day hikes from El Chaltén, the route to Laguna Torre leads to a glacial lake at the base of the Torre massif. The 18 km out-and-back trail follows the Fitz Roy River valley, moving through sub-antarctic forests of ñire and lenga. The terrain is primarily well-maintained gravel paths and packed dirt, with a short initial ascent followed by mostly level walking through the glacial valley. The destination offers direct views of Cerro Torre (3,128m) and the Adela range, with icebergs frequently calving from the Torre Glacier into the lake.

Formed by the Kapruner Ache river over thousands of years, the Sigmund Thun Gorge is a narrow, deep chasm in the Kaprun valley. A maintained wooden walkway (Stege) follows the rock walls, allowing visitors to walk directly above the glacial water. The gorge is 320m long and up to 30m deep. The route continues past the gorge to the clear Klammsee lake, which offers a circular walking path and views of the surrounding Hohe Tauern peaks.