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: January 14, 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 8.38 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.71 km

Forest Ascent to Hohen Salve

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An Ötscher tour is worthwhile in late autumn, even if the view is restricted by fog, which is compensated for by the low frequency of hikers. The climbing passages can …

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8.70 km

Biwakhalbhöhle

Cave Entrance

9.50 km

Einstiegsloch

Cave Entrance

10.3 km

Großer Ötscher Summit

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Climbing over the Rauhen Kamm is exhausting and not advisable in damp weather, some places are very slippery. If it is very warm, please take enough to drink, there are …

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.95 km

4.33 km

3.13 km

1.91 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.55 km

3.50 km

1.76 km

1.09 km

181 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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