Hirschwandsteig – Südwiener Hütte (closed) loop from Parkplatz Tauernhof
Hirschwandsteig – Südwiener Hütte (closed) loop from Parkplatz Tauernhof
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Hirschwandsteig – Südwiener Hütte (closed) loop from Parkplatz Tauernhof
04:52
13.1km
570m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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 10.4 km for 140 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.48 km
Hirschwandsteig
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4.98 km
Südwiener Hütte (closed)
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7.74 km
Gschwend Hut, Hintergnaden Alm
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7.99 km
Wooden Bridge Over Mountain Stream
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9.32 km
Rest area with a view of the waterfall
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9.76 km
Wooden bridge at the Johannes waterfall
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10.2 km
Lookout Platform in Salzburg
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10.2 km
Johannes Waterfall
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13.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.54 km
3.67 km
1.56 km
1.34 km
Surfaces
3.78 km
3.58 km
3.24 km
1.31 km
1.18 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,800 m)
Lowest point (1,320 m)
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Friday 4 September
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10°C
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Comments
◇ Starting point: Parking lot on the B99 - Katschberg road (west of Obertauern)
◇ Destinations: Johanneswasserfall, Hintergnadenalm, Südwiener Hütte, Hirschwandsteig
◇ End point: Parking lot on the B99 - Katschberg road
◇ Can be reached by public transport: Yes. The "Obertauern Felseralm" bus stop is at the starting point.
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Hike to Johannesfall and over the Hirschwandsteig to the Südwiener Hütte.
Stop at the Südwiener Hütte, which celebrated its 95th anniversary last year.
Unfortunately, the hut is to be closed permanently this year.
Descent past the Tannertalm to the Gnadenalm.
Stop for coffee and curd strudel.
The last few minutes on the …
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At first we went on wide paths towards Johannesfall. A little later we switched to the path to Johannesfall, which was to demand a lot of stamina from us. That was just the beginning of what was to come. …
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The Duisitzkarsee is a popular photo motif in the Schladminger Tauern. The mountain lake is picturesquely surrounded by the peaks and is at 1648hm
The first stage leads uphill over forest paths to the Neualm 1618 m. The square invites you to linger and the nearby …
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