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Mountain Hut Mountain Hut · Hochschwab Group · 1,523 m
Österreichischer Alpenverein (ÖAV)

Sonnschien-Hütte

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  • The Sonnschienhütte
    The Sonnschienhütte
    Photo: Benedikt Gamillscheg, alpenvereinaktiv Redaktion
Willkommen auf der Sonnschienhütte!
Eine Schutzhütte des Alpenverein Austria und der Ortsgruppe Voisthaler.
Hier haben wir alle wichtigen Informationen für den Besuch bei uns zusammengestellt. Jeder Reiter hält weitere Details zur Ausstattung, Anreise und Zustieg sowie Touren-Vorschläge bereit.Sollten Sie dennoch weitere Fragen haben, setzen Sie sich bitte direkt mit uns in Verbindung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!Wenn Sie Hüttenaufenthalte mit Hunden planen, bitten wir Sie, dies im Vorfeld mit uns abzuklären.
Wir sind Gewinner des Energy Globe (STYRIA) AWARD 2024!Wir freuen uns bekannt zu geben, dass die neue Wasserstoffanlage der Sonnschienhütte der Gewinner des Energy Globe STYRIA AWARD 2024 in der Kategorie Newcomer ist! Zusätzlich wurde unserem Projekt auch das Goldene Ticket verliehen, welches eine fixe Nominierung für den Energy Globe Award auf nationaler Ebene garantierte. Auch dort haben wir dann in der Kategorie Feuer den 1. Platz belegt.

Alljährliche JagdsperreWährend der Hirschbrunft vom 15. September bis einschließlich 15. Oktober ist die Hütte geschlossen.
Verfügbarkeitsabfrage für die Hochschwabhüttenrunde

Sleeping beds

Number of beds in dorm
11
Number of beds in dormitory
36
Winter room
2

General

AV-Classification: I

Winterroom

Winterroom available
Winterroom heated
Der Winterraum ist nicht versperrt. unversperrt, beheizbar (Holz und Geschirr vorhanden)

Address

Sonnschien-Hütte
Schattenberg 105
8612 Tragöß-Oberort

Public transport

Anreise per Zug / Bahnhof: Leoben
Anreise per Bus / Bushaltestelle: Aufstieg Wildalpen: Wildalpen Ortsmitte, Aufstieg Hinterwildalpen: Hinterwildalpen Ort, Aufstieg Leopoldsteinersee: Münichtal Kaiserschildstraße

Directions

Tragöß-Oberort (Jassing - Grüner See); letztes Stück über einen Feldweg; Vorsicht bei Schlechtwetter für ungeübte Geländefahrer

Parking

Grüner See bzw. Jassing; Parkticket ist am Parkplatz ganz zu Beginn (Ortsende von Tragöß) zu lösen.

Coordinates

DD
47.586586, 15.039008
DMS
47°35'11.7"N 15°02'20.4"E
UTM
33T 502932 5270353
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Access trail to the mountain hut

recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 839 m
Descent 93 m

Approach to the Sonnschienhütte by public transport. Past the Green Lake and over the historic Russenstraße onto the plateau of the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 810 m
Descent 79 m

Access to the hut by public transport to the Sonnschienhütte. On the Klammweg through narrow gorges to the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Bodenbauer to Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 170 m

Nice approach in the Hochschwab area to the centrally located Sonnschienhütte. The hut is a good starting point for excursions in the surrounding ...

5
from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Wildalpen to the Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,138 m
Descent 222 m

One of the longer approaches to the Sonnschienhütte in the Hochschwab group. This approach even offers the possibility to include a summit.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Eisenerz to the Sonnschien Hut
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 1,250 m
Descent 450 m

A breathtakingly scenic hike in the Hochschwab area. The paths are well marked and the orientation is not difficult.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Interesting hike below the Hochschwab that first goes straight, then downhill to Bodenbauer and then over the Trawiesalm to the Trawiessattel.

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Routes to neighboring mountain huts

Type
Name
Distance
Duration
Ascent
Descent
11.3 km
4:30 h
950 m
300 m
20.8 km
7:15 h
407 m
1,226 m
11.5 km
3:45 h
461 m
419 m

User Questions


August 11, 2025
Andreas Griebaum  
Hallo Waltraud, es sind 778 Höhenmeter im Aufstieg und 7 km Länge. Das wären dann 3 bis 3 1/2 Stunden. Wenn man recht fit ist gehts schneller.

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Sonnschien-Hütte

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Schattenberg 105
8612 Tragöß-Oberort
E-mail: info@sonnschienhuette.at

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Mountain Hike · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing west-east stage 2
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 950 m
Descent 300 m

Scenic 3-day tour with cosy huts and mountain pastures through the beautiful Hochschwab massif.

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from Martin Leibetseder,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 11
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 407 m
Descent 1,226 m

The long descent from Sonnschienalm to Leopoldsteinersee leads over alpine pastures, forests, and an impressive gorge. 

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from Danja Stiegler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 3
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,138 m
Descent 226 m

Fantastic panorama of the Großer Ebenstein, which is one of the highlights of the long-distance hiking route.

5
from Redaktion DAV-Panorama,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 4
Distance 20.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,400 m
Descent 800 m

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Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 890 m
Descent 890 m

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 810 m
Descent 79 m

Access to the hut by public transport to the Sonnschienhütte. On the Klammweg through narrow gorges to the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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Duration 4:30 h
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Descent 300 m

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 940 m
Descent 805 m

Long hike on the Graf-Meran-Steig over the Hochschwab, past the Schiestlhaus and continuing to the Voisthaler Hut. The trails in the Hochschwab ...

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 461 m
Descent 419 m

Extremely beautiful scenic route in the Hochschwab area over alpine meadows with few altitude meters.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 3
Distance 14.7 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 750 m
Descent 1,383 m

On the last day, motivated people can still climb the Ebenstein before descending back to Bodenbauer via the Häuselalm.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.3 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 1,135 m
Descent 999 m

On the second day, the route leads from Sonnschienhütte over Hochschwab to Voisthalerhütte. A great crossing that requires good orientation and ...

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Duration 20:45 h
Ascent 2,067 m
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Challenging and varied mountain route with easy-on-the-eyes vegetation, lively wildlife, and nice huts with lots of homemade delicacies.

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Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Vom Grünen See auf die Sonnschien
Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.3 km
Duration 6:36 h
Ascent 898 m
Descent 898 m

Wir starten am Parkplatz "Grüner See" vom Tourismusbüro aus, folgen der Fahrstraße und passieren auf dem Weg zur Sonnschien den Grünen See, die ...

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Hochsteiermark
Snowshoes · Erzberg Leoben
Sonnschienalm
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 690 m
Descent 690 m

A wintry hike across the Hochschwab karst plateau to the Sonnschienhütte.

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Erzberg-Leoben Tourism Association
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.4 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 890 m
Descent 890 m

The hike leads through the gorge, further over the gorge floors to the high plateaus of the Sonnschienalm and over a striking trough valley to the ...

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Erzberg-Leoben Tourism Association
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.4 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 1,000 m
Descent 1,700 m

Vom Kalkplateau zu einem der schönsten Plätze Österreichs, dem Grünen See, bis hin zur Geschichte der Erzbringung und dem einzig erhaltenen ...

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Erzberg-Leoben Tourism Association
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,194 m
Descent 376 m

This stage leads into one of the most enchanting mountain landscapes in the Alps: the Hochschwab massif. From the historic mining town of Eisenerz ...

5
Steiermark Tourismus
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Großer Ebenstein, 2123 m
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 19 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,250 m
Descent 1,250 m

Der markante Hausberg über der Sonnschienalm Der Ebenstein ist ein lohnendes Wanderziel im Hochschwabgebiet: ein Gipfelplateau mit zwei ...

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Erzberg-Leoben Tourism Association
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Hochschwab Tag 2
Map / Hochschwab Tag 2
Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 6:20 h
Ascent 930 m
Descent 835 m

Von der Sonnschienhütte über Winterweg zur Häuslalm. Von hier den mit Stangen  rot markierten Weg zum Hochschwabgipel. Nun absteigend über ...

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from Arno Wertheimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Erzberg Leoben
Öhler - Polster - Ebenstein (SG I+)
recommended route Difficulty T4I+ difficult
Distance 22.8 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,508 m
Descent 1,508 m

A long and lonely approach via the Öhler and the Hinteren Polster leads to an exciting summit ascent (SG I+) on the north side of the Ebenstein.

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from Wolfgang Drexler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Route 1.6 Ebenstein 2123 m
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.6 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,230 m
Descent 1,230 m

The Ebenstein is one of the most beautiful and striking summits in the central Hochschwab area, the ascent is long but not technically difficult.

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from Hubert Wolf,   Bergrettung Admont
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 16.4 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 1,203 m
Descent 1,067 m

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate Stage 3
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 832 m

The descent to the Green Lake ends at the Green Lake in Tragöss, a well-known meltwater lake. 

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Hochschwab Group
Ebenstein from Murmelboden Polstersattel window
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 18.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 899 m
Descent 1,512 m

A little traversed ascent to Ebenstein with a section of SW 2/3; on 1.9.2015

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from Ernst Köppl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 16.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,544 m
Descent 884 m

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from Ernst Köppl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
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Duration 9:50 h
Ascent 1,360 m
Descent 1,360 m

The wild Styrian mountain lakes route. Since bad weather surprised me, a new route had to be created spontaneously. This was the birth of the wild ...

5
from Hiking Fex,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Snowshoes · Erzberg Leoben
Sonnschienalm, 1523 m
Premium content Difficulty easy
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 659 m
Descent 659 m

Snow-covered karst plateaus in the Hochschwab areaA snowshoe hike with double enjoyment: orientation is very easy due to the Russenstraße leading ...

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from Elisabeth Zienitzer, Silvia Sarcletti,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
From Jassing to the Sonnschienhütte
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 10 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 665 m
Descent 665 m

Via the Russenstraße to the SonnschienalmThe shortest route to the Sonnschienhütte runs from Jassing via the Russenstraße. This gravel road was ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Hochsteiermark
From Bodenbauer to the Sonnschienhütte
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 987 m
Descent 987 m

From Bodenbauer to where the sun shinesPlease don’t get me wrong: The sun also finds its way to Bodenbauer. But anyone who has ever sat on the ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Through the gorge to the Sonnschienhütte
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 17.7 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 869 m
Descent 869 m

One of the most beautiful paths to SonnschienalmThis scenic ascent path to the Sonnschienhütte leads through a rushing gorge and over two gentle ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Alpine pasture tour around the Kulmstein
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 213 m

Alpine pasture hopping in the Hochschwab massifThis circular hiking trail leads past three rustic mountain pastures to the west of the ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Sackwiesenkogel and Sackwiesensee
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 440 m
Descent 440 m

Enjoyable circular hike for those seeking tranquilityFrom the Sonnschienhütte, several hiking tours can be undertaken. This one is probably one of ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Sonnschienhütte – Ebenstein
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 608 m
Descent 608 m

A mountain, two summits – the local mountain of the SonnschienhütteDue to its shape, Ebenstein appears as a striking rock block in the western ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Sonnschienhütte – Brandstein
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 15.1 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 784 m
Descent 784 m

The most remote mountain in the Hochschwab areaSeveral hours should be planned for the ascent of the Brandstein in the western Hochschwab massif.

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 26.8 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 1,369 m
Descent 1,369 m

Long but scenically spectacular approach to the SonnschienalmAs with every approach from the Salzatal to a destination in the Hochschwab massif, we ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 23.5 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,030 m
Descent 1,610 m

Stage 03: "On the way with Archduke Johann" - from Schiestlhaus to the rustic Voisthalerhütte and to Seewiesen Start: Schiestlhaus on Hochschwab, ...

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Hochsteiermark
Mountain Hike · Gesäuse
Gr. Ebenstein - Sonnschienalm
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 28.1 km
Duration 12:24 h
Ascent 1,624 m
Descent 1,624 m

Wildalpen Winterhöh - Seesteig Hartlsee - Antonikreuz - Kreuzpfäder - Schafhalssattel -Zumach- Kl. Ebenstein - Gr. Ebenstein und retour über die ...

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TV Gesäuse
Hiking Trail · Gesäuse
Sonnschienalm von Wildalpen
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.2 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 1,218 m
Descent 1,218 m

Extensive mountain hike from the northern Hochschwab side to the southern as well as a good connecting tour. Wildalpen Winterhöh - Antonikreuz - ...

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TV Gesäuse
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 46.2 km
Duration 27:00 h
Ascent 3,600 m
Descent 2,980 m

Three-day Hochschwab crossing from Wildalpen to Weichselboden through a wild romantic landscape.

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from Harald Gaudera,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Ski Touring · Hochschwab Group
Polstersattel from Jassing
recommended route Difficulty PD moderate
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 1,285 m
Descent 1,292 m

Moderate ski route from Jassing to Polstersattel with a great dining opportunity at the Sonnschienhütte, which is awarded the environmental seal ...

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from Wolfgang Skrabitz,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Trail Running · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 38.9 km
Duration 8:35 h
Ascent 1,732 m
Descent 2,036 m

Hochschwab crossing. Fastest Known Time 2025 is 4:48:19 from 2018.

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from Harald Herzog,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
From the Sonnschienhütte to the Pribitz
Premium content Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 12 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 356 m
Descent 356 m

A simple Alpine walkAnyone looking at the Pribitz from Tragöß or the Grüner See will see a rugged, steep rock face descending all the way up to the ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 965 m
Descent 333 m

This stage leads through the heart of the Hochschwab massif, often referred to as the Styrian Chamois Mountains due to its exceptionally large ...

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Steiermark Tourismus
Mountain Hike · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing west-east stage 1
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Stage 1
Distance 14.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 450 m

Scenic 3-day tour with cosy huts and mountain pastures through the beautiful Hochschwab massif.

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from Martin Leibetseder,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Alpine Climbing · Hochschwab Group
Ebenstein via window - Hi. Polster
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.2 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 987 m
Descent 1,698 m

A demanding two-day route into partly unfamiliar terrain in the Hochschwab area, with an overnight stay in a somewhat rustic alpine hut, whose ...

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from Ernst Köppl,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty AD difficult
Distance 18.6 km
Duration 8:30 h
Ascent 1,466 m
Descent 1,466 m

A spectacular firn slope awaits after a scenically beautiful ski tour and a demanding steep ascent through rugged karst formations.

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from Wolfgang Drexler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Hochschwab Tag 1
Map / Hochschwab Tag 1
Difficulty T1 difficult
Distance 17.1 km
Duration 7:10 h
Ascent 1,425 m
Descent 665 m

Start beim Grünen See und über rot markierten Wanderweg 837 durch die Klamm. Danach etwas steiler zur Sonnschienhütte. Von hier nochmals 606 Hm auf ...

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from Arno Wertheimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Erzberg Leoben
Hochschwab 3-day route
Map / Hochschwab 3-day route
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate
Distance 39.9 km
Duration 15:50 h
Ascent 2,414 m
Descent 2,284 m

Beautiful crossing of the Hochschwab with two overnight stays. First night at the Sonnschienhütte and second night at the Voisthalerhütte.

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from Arno Wertheimer,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Eisenerz to the Sonnschien Hut
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 1,250 m
Descent 450 m

A breathtakingly scenic hike in the Hochschwab area. The paths are well marked and the orientation is not difficult.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing west-east
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Multi-day route
Distance 39.5 km
Duration 15:30 h
Ascent 2,000 m
Descent 2,000 m

Scenic 3-day route with cozy huts and alpine pastures through the beautiful Hochschwab massif.

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from Martin Leibetseder,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 38.3 km
Duration 16:30 h
Ascent 2,351 m
Descent 2,371 m

The route takes us in two days to two outstanding summits of the western Hochschwab massif.

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from Sebastian Beiglböck,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Ski Touring · Hochschwab Group
Stage 1 From Bodenbauer to Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 167 m

The first stage leads from Bodenbauer to Sonnschienhütte via Häuslalm. 

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Wildalpen to the Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,138 m
Descent 222 m

One of the longer approaches to the Sonnschienhütte in the Hochschwab group. This approach even offers the possibility to include a summit.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 839 m
Descent 93 m

Approach to the Sonnschienhütte by public transport. Past the Green Lake and over the historic Russenstraße onto the plateau of the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Snowshoes · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing east-west
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 33.3 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1,751 m
Descent 1,892 m

Multi-day snowshoe hike across the Hochschwab plateau from Seewiesen to Tragöss. This route is especially suitable for experienced and physically ...

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from Christine Goliasch,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Mürzsteg Alps
From Mürzzuschlag to Präbichl
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 79.3 km
Duration 30:00 h
Ascent 4,389 m
Descent 3,822 m

From Mürzzuschlag via the Veitsch, first overnight at Graf Meran Haus, Seebergsattel, Aflenzer Staritzen, second overnight at Schiestlhaus, ...

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from Christine Goliasch,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate
Distance 11.6 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 415 m
Descent 459 m

Great hike from hut to hut through the Hochschwab group over beautiful alpine meadows and with impressive panoramic views. You only cover a few ...

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from ÖAV Abteilung Hütten und Wege,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Hochschwab Group
The Hochschwab from east to west
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 41.4 km
Duration 14:30 h
Ascent 1,901 m
Descent 2,172 m

This route leads from the eastern end of the Hochschwab in Seewiesen to the western end in Münichtal and can be easily done using public transport. 

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 21.1 km
Duration 8:00 h
Ascent 1,300 m
Descent 510 m

Mit dem Hochschwabmassiv erreichen wir eine beliebte Wanderdestination und Berglandschaft, die bereits zu Beginn des 19. Jahrhunderts von Erzherzog ...

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Erzberg-Leoben Tourism Association
Hiking Trail · Hochsteiermark
Hochschwab Crossing: East to West
Premium content Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 43.6 km
Duration 16:15 h
Ascent 1,763 m
Descent 2,360 m

Discover the Hochschwab in all its facets in three daysThe many individual hikes in this guide showcase the Hochschwab region from different angles ...

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from Martin Moser,   Rother Bergverlag
Long Distance Hiking · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwab crossing with public transport
recommended route Difficulty T3 moderate Multi-day route
Distance 34.9 km
Duration 13:00 h
Ascent 1,700 m
Descent 1,870 m

This classic east - west crossing of the Hochschwab is one of the most scenic hikes in eastern Austria. It is ideally accessible by public ...

4.8
from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Difficulty moderate
Distance 19.4 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 1,320 m
Descent 500 m

Stage 02: "In the Styrian Gamsgebirge" - from the Sonnschienalm over the Hochschwab summit to the Schiestlhaus At a glance: Start: Sonnschienalm, ...

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Hochsteiermark
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 2 Open
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 811 m
Descent 921 m

On the second day, it is better to start early, so the summit can be enjoyed in peace and the further way to the Sonnschienalm can still be done in ...

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Hochschwab Group
Pribitz and Sonnschienalm via the “Reitsteig”
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 18.8 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 1,018 m
Descent 1,035 m

A little-known ascent to the Sonnschienalm, which is possible almost all year round, leads via the Pribitztörl and is called the "Reitsteig." ...

5
from Wolfgang Drexler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Bodenbauer to Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 170 m

Nice approach in the Hochschwab area to the centrally located Sonnschienhütte. The hut is a good starting point for excursions in the surrounding ...

5
from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult Stage 2
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 810 m
Descent 941 m

On the second day, it is better to start early, so the summit can be enjoyed in peace and the further path to the Sonnschienalm can still remain ...

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty Stage 10
Distance 15.3 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 807 m
Descent 938 m

This stage takes us over the very scenic, steep, and alpine Graf Meran route to the panoramic Hochschwab summit, then across the elongated plateau ...

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from Danja Stiegler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Hochschwab Group
Hochschwabhüttenrunde
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
Distance 33.9 km
Duration 12:50 h
Ascent 2,111 m
Descent 2,111 m

Here you can find the current folder for the route as a free download: https://alpenverein-austria.at/austria/news/details/detail_service.php ...

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult Stage 13
Distance 15.5 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 950 m

With the 2277 m high Hochschwab summit, the "highlight" of the North-South route lies ahead of us today. Despite two huts and a bivouac shelter, we ...

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from Gert Kienast,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 35.9 km
Duration 13:30 h
Ascent 2,050 m
Descent 2,319 m

Section of the long-distance trail 05; Over the Hochschwab! Start is at the Seebergsattel, over the Aflenzer Staritzen to the Hochschwab.

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from Anton SUNDL,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Long Distance Hiking · Austria
Long-Distance Trail 01 - Northern Alpine Trail
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 871.1 km
Duration 293:52 h
Ascent 48,521 m
Descent 48,381 m

The Austrian long-distance trail 01 - also called the Northern Alpine Trail - crosses Austria in an east-west direction, between the Wienerwald ...

4
from Sebastian Beiglböck,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
Distance 104.1 km
Duration 38:00 h
Ascent 7,200 m
Descent 7,000 m

Very demanding long-distance hike from mountain mountaineer village to mountain mountaineer village, between the Ybbstal and Ennstal Alps.

5
from Redaktion DAV-Panorama,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 839 m
Descent 93 m

Approach to the Sonnschienhütte by public transport. Past the Green Lake and over the historic Russenstraße onto the plateau of the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 810 m
Descent 79 m

Access to the hut by public transport to the Sonnschienhütte. On the Klammweg through narrow gorges to the Sonnschienalm.

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from Martin Moser,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Bodenbauer to Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 170 m

Nice approach in the Hochschwab area to the centrally located Sonnschienhütte. The hut is a good starting point for excursions in the surrounding ...

5
from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Wildalpen to the Sonnschienhütte
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,138 m
Descent 222 m

One of the longer approaches to the Sonnschienhütte in the Hochschwab group. This approach even offers the possibility to include a summit.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Hochschwab Group
Approach from Eisenerz to the Sonnschien Hut
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.7 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 1,250 m
Descent 450 m

A breathtakingly scenic hike in the Hochschwab area. The paths are well marked and the orientation is not difficult.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 950 m
Descent 300 m

Impressive crossing over the Hochschwab summit. The paths through the karst landscape are well signposted and marked.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.2 km
Duration 6:00 h
Ascent 940 m
Descent 805 m

Long hike on the Graf-Meran-Steig over the Hochschwab, past the Schiestlhaus and continuing to the Voisthaler Hut. The trails in the Hochschwab ...

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 11
Distance 20.8 km
Duration 7:15 h
Ascent 407 m
Descent 1,226 m

The long descent from Sonnschienalm to Leopoldsteinersee leads over alpine pastures, forests, and an impressive gorge. 

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from Danja Stiegler,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 461 m
Descent 419 m

Extremely beautiful scenic route in the Hochschwab area over alpine meadows with few altitude meters.

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from Alpenverein Austria Allgemein,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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