Heukareck Summit – Niggeltalalm (Igltalalm) loop from Parkplatz Himmelsknoten

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Heukareck Summit – Niggeltalalm (Igltalalm) loop from Parkplatz Himmelsknoten

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Heukareck Summit – Niggeltalalm (Igltalalm) loop from Parkplatz Himmelsknoten

06:11

13.6km

910m

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 8, 2026

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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 5.61 km for 1.47 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.11 km

Mooslehenalm

Alpine Hut

6.29 km

Jägersteig Heukareck–Höllwand

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Surefootedness and a head for heights are required.

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6.69 km

Jägersteig from Höllwand to Heukareck

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very nice climb on the back of the Höllwand. Surefootedness is necessary and there is a risk of slipping when wet.

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7.57 km

Heukareck Summit

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Beautiful view down to the Salzach Valley, with views of the Hochkönig and the surrounding mountains.

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8.16 km

Tennköpfl Summit

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Every year in September, the Tennkogl Musi performs at the Tennkoglkreuz. A good group and then we continue on the Niggltalalm. Sensational snack.

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9.57 km

Schober Summit Cross

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just to the right and you're up or to the left. ;-)

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11.8 km

Niggeltalalm (Igltalalm)

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The Niggeltalalm (Igltalalm) at an altitude of 1,507 meters impresses with a delicious snack with many homemade products. There is a cross just a few meters from the Alm, which …

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

4.05 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

6.51 km

3.59 km

3.34 km

179 m

Elevation

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Monday 12 October

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Comments

October 12, 2022,12.10.Gewoitig

Yesterday on the Kitzstein the Höllwand smiled at us all day long. So we had to go there today. And to be honest, it's not that easy. At least for us. The success is all the better. Since we don't like to walk back the same way, the way back over the Heukareck was an option. Be sure to keep …

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August 19, 2025,Heukareck- Höllwand

Long loop. From the Himmelsknoten parking lot, it's a 3-hour hike to Heukareck on a good hiking trail. The traverse to Höllwand is north-facing, so it's wet. Walking time: 1 hour. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required. Enjoyable hike to Schiedreitspitz. Stop at the Mooslehenalm.

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