Hochkar Reservoir – Schwarzalm loop from Hochkar

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Hochkar Reservoir – Schwarzalm loop from Hochkar

Hard

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Hochkar Reservoir – Schwarzalm loop from Hochkar

05:36

14.3km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.44 km for 5.05 km

After 11.8 km for 1.35 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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97 m

Ticket Office 1 – Hochkar

Highlight • Rest Area

Crazy, so high/much in January 2019.

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380 m

Hochkar Skywalk

Highlight • Viewpoint

We took the 4-seater chairlift from the valley station to the Skywalk and enjoyed the beautiful landscape with the numerous mountains all around. We then went down on foot (very …

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1.00 km

Hochkar Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A lovely walk around the water. It's very quiet here, with a few nice benches to rest on. The view is beautiful. It's not a lake, but a reservoir; you're …

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2.81 km

Schmalzmauer Alpine Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very impressive section of the alpine tour between Hochkar and Ringkogel, past the Schmalzmauer.

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6.41 km

Ringkogel

Highlight • Summit

an absolute insider tip that is rewarded with a great view of the surrounding mountains (Dürrenstein, Gesäuse, Hochkar, Schneeberg).

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8.22 km

Schwarzalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From mid-June to mid-September the cattle graze up here. During this time you can also get a snack from the pastoralists as a hungry hiker.

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10.4 km

A very nice place at 1553m for a short break and to unwind. Anyone who wants to can fill up their drinking bottle at the drinking water fountain. The hut is not managed except by prior arrangement (07484/502019).

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