Before continuing our path, we will need to decide whether to take the very challenging route over the Hochkönig to the Riemannhaus (Alpine variant 01), or the easier route via Maria Alm to the Riemannhaus. Here is route 01A via the Erichhütte.
moderate
Distance 22.1 km
Duration7:30 h
Ascent1,458 m
Descent457 m
Highest point1,674 m
Lowest point527 m
From Werfen we go upriver along the Salzach to Grießl, cross the Imlaubach, ascend along the ridge to Reitsam and pass the former GH Hölln. After about half an hour, we steeply follow the switchbacks up to the left (south). We soon leave this forest road going straight ahead before our path turns right in many hairpin bends toward the Steinalm and higher up to the Mitterfeldalm. Under the Mandlwand, we descend to the Arthurhaus. Walking slightly downhill, we continue to the Riedlingalm (refreshment stop on the left side of the path). Next is an ascent to the Widdersbergeralm (refreshment stop), then the route proceeds under the cliffs of the Hochkönig in a curve into the Birkkar, and after some ups and downs, we reach the beautifully situated Erichhütte.
(From: "Austrian Long-Distance Trail 01 (Northern Alpine Trail)", self-published by the ÖAV section Long-Distance Walkers.)
Hiking or mountain boots, bivouac sack, usual mountain equipment and possibly trekking poles.
Each backpack should contain: rain, cold, and sun protection, first aid kit, mobile phone (European emergency number 112), sufficient fluids, regional hiking map.
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