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Summit Summit · Salzburger Sportwelt · 2,037 m

Kitzstein (Gabel), 2.037 m

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  • Kitzstein (fork), 2,037 m
    Kitzstein (fork), 2,037 m
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The Kitzstein (Gabel) is a scenic peak at 2,037 meters and a popular hiking destination in both summer and winter.
Known as the Kitzstein (Gabel), it stands at 2,037 meters and is a rewarding summit destination in Grossarltal. In summer, a beautiful mountain hike leads past the Unterwandalm and Karseggalm up to the summit and on toward the Maurachalm. Along the way, you’ll find breathtaking views and several places to stop for a break.

In winter, the Kitzstein (Gabel) is a popular ski tour. From the summit, the view extends to the Hohe Tauern as well as the Hochkönig, Tennen, Hagen, and Dachstein mountains.

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Postbus line no. 540, Grossarltal hiking taxi

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Drive by car or hiking taxi via Sonneggweg in the district of Au to Sonneggbrücke.

Parking

Parking lot Sonneggbrücke

Coordinates

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47.284303, 13.269344
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47°17'03.5"N 13°16'09.6"E
UTM
33T 369126 5238210
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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 5:45 h
Ascent 840 m
Descent 840 m

Wonderful circular hike with summit experience on the Kitzstein (Gabel) and immediately 3 alpine huts waiting for you to stop by.

4.5
from Tourismusverband Großarltal,   Tourismusverband Großarltal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35.6 km
Duration 17:15 h
Ascent 2,384 m
Descent 2,230 m

3-day hike along the east side of the valley from Kitzstein over the Penkkopf, Gründegg, to the Kreuzeck.

5
from Tourismusverband Großarltal,   Tourismusverband Großarltal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.2 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 820 m
Descent 820 m

Wonderful ski tour to the Gabel, which is also good to do in bad weather.

No ratings (yet)
from Tourismusverband Großarltal,   Tourismusverband Großarltal
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult closed
Distance 51.8 km
Duration 24:00 h
Ascent 3,591 m
Descent 3,435 m

A very beautiful hike along the entire east side of the Großarltal valley with 5 overnight stays in huts.

3
from Tourismusverband Großarltal,   Tourismusverband Großarltal
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recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult closed
Distance 77.8 km
Duration 45:15 h
Ascent 5,587 m
Descent 5,506 m

Worthwhile route through the entire Großarltal. Tasty alpine snacks and breathtaking summit experiences await you.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 24.9 km
Duration 12:00 h
Ascent 1,457 m
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Three-day hut hike with impressive mountain panoramas and varied stages.

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