Gamsstein Summit – Lackner Alm Mountain Farmers' Hut loop from Katastralgemeinde Palfau

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Gamsstein Summit – Lackner Alm Mountain Farmers' Hut loop from Katastralgemeinde Palfau

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Gamsstein Summit – Lackner Alm Mountain Farmers' Hut loop from Katastralgemeinde Palfau

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16.5km

1,230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: October 15, 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 10.5 km for 2.92 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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479 m

Stiegenwirt Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The stair host in Palfau

We have been entertaining guests in our house for over 50 years.
The snack bar has become a guesthouse with a wellness area and inn. …

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10.7 km

Hochkogel

Highlight • Summit

An information board shows the surrounding mountains, but unfortunately the engraving is already fading. Magnificent view - the detour from the summit of the Gamsstein to here is definitely worth it.

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10.9 km

Gamsstein Summit

Highlight • Summit

It is a very long climb from Hollenstein/Sandgaben (Lower Austria) or Palfau (Styria) to the summit, but the view is magnificent.

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13.3 km

Lackner Alm Mountain Farmers' Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Unfortunately, this hut in a breathtakingly beautiful location is only open on weekends and only from May to mid-October. If you come here between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., a break is mandatory. More information: lackneralmhuette.naturfreunde.at.

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

4.68 km

1.31 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

3.05 km

2.07 km

1.03 km

977 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 5 November

9°C

-2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2024,#2024-027 Ybbstaler Alpen (Naturpark Steirische Eisenwurzen / Wildalpener Salzatal) - Auf den Hausberg der Palfauer, der Gamsstein

🅿 Paflau mountain church / sports field or elementary school
🏠 mountain farmer
🌲 Berbgauerngraben
🏠 mountain farmer's alpine pasture
🏠 Lackneralm hut (1,020 m)
🌲 Hühnerriegel
🌲 Hühnerriegelloch (cave)
🌄 Gamsstein (1,770 m)
🌄 Hochkogel (1,774 m)
🌄unknown peak (1,739 m) Langmauer / Roßkogel
🌲 Hochmoaralm
🌄 Haßenfuß (1,615 m)
🌲 Höll
🌄 Schindenkogel (1,498 m)
🌲 Moaralm / …

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