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Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Heiligenblut am Großglockner

Hochtorsattel Viewpoint

Mountain passes

Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Heiligenblut am Großglockner

Hochtorsattel Viewpoint

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Hochtorsattel Viewpoint

Name: Hochtorsattel Viewpoint
Rating: 2

Recommended by 19 hikers

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Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

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Location: Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria

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1. Hochtorsattel Viewpoint – Brennkogel Summit loop from Hochtor

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2. Hochtor Pass and Tunnel – Hochtorsattel Viewpoint loop from Hochtor

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3. Schareck Summit – Geotrail Ridge Hiking Trail loop from Pockhorn

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Tips

Pepe Nietnagel

July 14, 2025

A tip for travelers: There's a small climb from the Hochtor gate, but the view is worth it. You get a 360-degree view, and there are benches to rest on.

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Elevation 2,630 m

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Location: Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria

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Hochtorsattel Viewpoint

1. Hochtorsattel Viewpoint – Brennkogel Summit loop from Hochtor

2. Hochtor Pass and Tunnel – Hochtorsattel Viewpoint loop from Hochtor

3. Schareck Summit – Geotrail Ridge Hiking Trail loop from Pockhorn

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