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: January 14, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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After 4.73 km for 20 m

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After 7.57 km for 797 m

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After 8.58 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.21 km

View of the Hochkönig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Especially from the Dr. Heinrich-Hackl-Hütte you can enjoy the view of the Hochkönig and the surrounding mountains particularly well - the view is simply fantastic!

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2.70 km

Heinrich Hackel Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great tour in good weather, unfortunately we had fog and therefore almost no visibility, poles are recommended for the ascent, good basic fitness required

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2.98 km

Gentian Flowers

Highlight • Natural

4.39 km

Cave Entrance

4.70 km

Tauernscharte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Tauernkogel and the Eiskogel can be easily reached from the Tauernscharte.

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6.10 km

Eiskogel Peak

Highlight • Summit

7.75 km

Tauernkogel Summit

Highlight • Summit

Nice peak with a great view!

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.10 km

3.23 km

377 m

236 m

116 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

2.38 km

257 m

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 April

4°C

-1°C

96 %

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Gentian Flowers

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