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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Gesäuse
Mountain Hike
· Murtal region
6-peak route up to Hochschwung
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
27.4 km
9:00 h
1,950 m
1,950 m
A long scenic mountain route over 6 peaks up to Hochschwung
Mountain Hike
· Rottenmann and Wölz Tauern
Stein am Mandl - variant, Rottenmanner Tauern
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
moderate
5.8 km
2:30 h
760 m
760 m
Half-day route to a two-thousander starting from the high point at the valley station of the material cable car. Partly using unmarked but well-trodden hunting trails.
Mountain Hike
· Murtal region
Großer Bösenstein 2448 m
recommended route
Difficulty
T4I-1aA/B
difficult
12.3 km
6:08 h
1,132 m
1,137 m
Route over Großer Bösenstein (2448 m), the highest peak of the Rottenmann Alps, which rewards us with beautiful views of the wide surroundings
Mountain Hike
· Gesäuse
Lahngangkogel, Sparafeld and Kalbling, Kaiserau
recommended route
Difficulty
T3I-
difficult
10.1 km
4:10 h
1,190 m
1,190 m
Variant over three summits with a high starting point via the toll road. The view over Dachstein to the Großlockner is spectacular in inversion weather conditions in late autumn.
Mountain Hike
· Hinterstoder
Pyhrner Kampl via Schrocken over Elmscharte, Totes Gebirge
recommended route
Difficulty
T4II+A/B
difficult
11.9 km
4:45 h
820 m
820 m
Somewhat demanding but not too long autumn route at the end of the cable car season to make use of the high starting point.
Mountain Hike
· Wörschach
Hochtausing 1825 m, Totes Gebirge
recommended route
Difficulty
T3II-A/B
difficult
5.7 km
3:55 h
745 m
745 m
Panoramic and varied tour with climbing sections and an easy via ferrata (A/B). A magnificent mountain experience is guaranteed for mountaineers who love a challenging and airy tour. This only applies in dry conditions!
Not suitable for inexperienced climbers and mountain hikers!
Mountain Hike
· Gesäuse
Leobner 2036 m, circular route with Jagasteig, Gesäuse
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
11.8 km
4:30 h
1,070 m
1,070 m
Scenic two-thousander and demanding, lonely circular route with Jagasteig as descent route. The view north to the Hochtor group and to the Admont Reichenstein is impressive.
Mountain Hike
· Gesäuse
Hochtor - Lechnerband
recommended route
Difficulty
T6II+
difficult
17.2 km
9:00 h
1,540 m
1,540 m
Very impressive route through gorges and over slab ledges.Climbing sections of the second difficulty grade.
Mountain Hike
· Gesäuse
Scenic circular hike to Mittagskogel 2041m, Natterriegel 2065m, and Grabnerstein 1847m
recommended route
Difficulty
T5
difficult
16.8 km
7:25 h
1,361 m
1,362 m
From the starting point, the Buchauer Sattel, a scenic route with many spots to rest, but also freely selectable route length. The route can end at the Grabneralmhaus or the Admonterhaus, or you can decide to include the Mittagskogel, the Natterriegel, or the Hexenturm, or just one of them as a summit challenge. The Grabnerstein is also an option, but climbing equipment is recommended there.
Mountain Hike
· Gesäuse
Riegerin via SE ridge (grade II)
recommended route
Difficulty
T5IIA/B
difficult
15.3 km
9:00 h
1,378 m
1,378 m
An ascent of the Riegerin via the SE ridge is a mountain adventure of the highest class!


