Ochsner Hut – Scharnik Summit (2,657 m) loop from Leppneralm

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Ochsner Hut – Scharnik Summit (2,657 m) loop from Leppneralm

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Ochsner Hut – Scharnik Summit (2,657 m) loop from Leppneralm

05:15

8.70km

940m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.98 km for 1.66 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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968 m

Ochsner Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Cozy snack station with a great view and even better homemade cheese. Perfect for a break on a tour to Mokarspitz or Knappensee.

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1.35 km

Leppner Knappersee

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

1.88 km

Leppener Kammern

Highlight • Cave

3.46 km

Summit cross on Hochtristen

Highlight • Summit

3.63 km

Scharnik Summit (2,657 m)

Highlight • Summit

The path along the ridge should be used as an ascent.
With lots of rocks and small stones, it is a bit exposed and slightly steep.

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4.18 km

Gursgentörl

Mountain Pass

5.92 km

Slope Trail on Scharnik

Highlight • Trail

Very beautiful hiking trail with magnificent views.

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8.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.56 km

797 m

338 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

12°C

5°C

91 %

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Ochsner Hut – Scharnik Summit (2,657 m) loop from Leppneralm

Ochsner Hut

Leppner Knappersee

Leppener Kammern

Summit cross on Hochtristen

Scharnik Summit (2,657 m)

Slope Trail on Scharnik

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