Wiener-Neustädter Hut – Gamsalm, Ehrwald loop from Ehrwald

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Wiener-Neustädter Hut – Gamsalm, Ehrwald loop from Ehrwald

Hard

4.8

(10)

hikers

Wiener-Neustädter Hut – Gamsalm, Ehrwald loop from Ehrwald

05:58

10.3km

1,130m

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: August 11, 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 4.02 km for 15 m

After 4.50 km for 482 m

After 5.31 km for 482 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Gamskar Lake

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful little lake with a great mountain panorama, both in summer and winter worthwhile.

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3.73 km

Viewpoint Bench on Georg Jäger Steig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Georg Jäger Steig - view to the middle station and then it goes further out, watch out for the path, lots of gravel. Great view!

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4.19 km

Chamois Feeding Area

Highlight • Natural

We also saw chamois, with 💩piles everywhere - they are doing well on the mountain.

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4.99 km

Wiener-Neustädter Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Great, rustic hut. The view of the Zugspitze and the valley (especially at sunset) is amazing. The rooms and mattresses are in very good condition. The host is very friendly …

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5.01 km

Georg-Jäger Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice view down over the Gamskar

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8.59 km

Gamsalm, Ehrwald

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful, hospitable hut, tasty treats, resting place with beautiful view.

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

4.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.00 km

970 m

905 m

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 29 October

1°C

-3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

April 29, 2023,von Ehrwald zur Wiener Neustädter Hütte 🌨️🌨️🌨️

Actually, it should have been the stopper puller, but I had to give up at the Wiener Neustädter Hütte. Conditions were miserable. Snow from 1750m in the Gamskar. Missed the path despite GPS and got into steep gravel, craggy terrain where I only got out with difficulty. It would not have been possible without crampons and pickaxes... still difficult to …

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August 5, 2025,Bergtour zum Gipfel der Zugspitze

It's an impressive hike to the Zugspitze. I'm glad I did it.
The time Komoot gave me is obviously nonsense. I set off at 7 a.m. and reached the top at 2 p.m.
Climbing gear and a helmet are quite useful. The last 750 meters of elevation are straight up. The view is amazing 🤩
I would do it again …

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