Hochzinödl – Heßhütte loop from Hartelsgrabenbrücke

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Hochzinödl – Heßhütte loop from Hartelsgrabenbrücke

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Hochzinödl – Heßhütte loop from Hartelsgrabenbrücke

09:56

20.6km

1,730m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: October 16, 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 6.48 km for 1.19 km

After 8.75 km for 1.48 km

After 11.8 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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501 m

Hartelsgraben Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful area, lots of great photo opportunities.

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1.41 km

Hartelsgraben Stream in Gesäuse National Park

Highlight • River

What a wonderful landscape. The stream rushes down the valley next to the path, the stones are covered in moss and the rock faces rise steeply. Be sure to take a camera with you.

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8.57 km

Hochzinödl

Highlight • Summit

A popular hike in the Gesäuse National Park leads from the rustic Hesshütte, over the Ennseck, to the rocky summit of the Hochzinödel, which offers a wide view.

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10.1 km

Heßhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Heßhütte is named after the Gesäuse pioneer Heinrich Heß and looks back on a long tradition. Due to its popularity, at some point there was no longer enough space …

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11.0 km

Sulzkarhundweg Trail

Highlight • Trail

11.3 km

View of the Stadlfeldschneid Rock Face from the North Side

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rock face is very steep and the path is poorly marked or not marked at all. Only recommended with a head for heights and sure-footedness.

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11.6 km

Sulzkarhund

Mountain Pass

13.7 km

Sulzkaralm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The idyllic Sulzkaralm is one of the most beautiful alpine pastures in the Gesäuse National Park: the small Sulzkarsee shimmers in the sun and with a little luck you can …

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16.7 km