Hochtorsee – Gamshag Summit loop from Aurach bei Kitzbühel

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Hochtorsee – Gamshag Summit loop from Aurach bei Kitzbühel

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Hochtorsee – Gamshag Summit loop from Aurach bei Kitzbühel

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22.6km

1,380m

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: September 9, 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 11.0 km for 10 m

After 12.5 km for 1.06 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

Kelchalm Self-Service Refreshment Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

The Kelchalm has set up a very nice place for a break here. Anyone who undertakes the steep climb to the Bochumer Hütte will be happy if they can get …

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5.78 km

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

Highlight • Bridge

Great tour, unfortunately the Kelchalm was closed,

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9.01 km

Summit Cross Tor (1,933 m)

Highlight • Summit

The gate is the pass between Gamshag and Tristkogel at a height of around 1,900 metres and is easily accessible via the Kelchalmweg. From the gate there is a beautiful …

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9.35 km

Toralm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small Alm with fresh milk, buttermilk, cold drinks and delicious cheese to go

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10.2 km

Hochtorsee

Highlight • Lake

The Torsee is located at around 2,000 meters, idyllically nestled in the alpine landscape of the Kitzbühel Alps, not far from the "Tor" pass between Tristkogel and Staffkogel. Surrounded by …

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10.9 km

Gamshag Summit

Highlight • Summit

Fantastic all-round view to the Hohe Tauern.

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12.9 km

Tristkogel Summit (2,095 m)

Highlight • Summit

From the Tristkogel, at an elevation of 2,095 meters, you have an incredible view of the surrounding mountains. Sit on the rocks around the striking summit cross and enjoy the …

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18.9 km

Pocherwerk Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where the “new” stamping mill was located, where the copper ores were crushed.

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

4.50 km

2.82 km

1.95 km

197 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

7.22 km

2.82 km

1.53 km

614 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

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Comments

July 3, 2022,bike&hike : Tor 1933m/Torsee/Gamshag 2178m/Teufelssprung

Great tour with a great guide!🤗
From the Pocherwerk ruins to the 1st cross (Tor 1933m)...then to the Torsee and to the 2nd cross (Gamshag 2178m) practice Teufelsprung back to the bike. 🌞👍🙏🍀

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August 29, 2022,Torsee - Tristkogel - Saalkogel - Rauber

The hike (in this direction) is highly recommended. For the Tristkogel you should have some hiking experience or simply enough courage. However, there is also a way around the Tristkogel. The highlight was definitely the Saalkogel. A little lower than the Tristkogel but with a bench and a beautiful view.
We got to our starting point by car, but for …

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October 16, 2022,4 Gipfeltour mit Blick auf den Wilden Kaiser 🇦🇹 Gamshag & Teufelssprung &kleiner Schütz & Schützkogel ⛰⛰⛰⛰🍂🍁

Actually we wanted to climb the Tristkogel today. But because girls trips are always creative and flexible in planning and execution, we changed our mind - and this beautiful 4 peaks with lots of sun ☀️ came out.

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