Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
There are no safety instructions to observe.Tips and suggestions
Summer cable cars in Obertauern
Obertauern Tourism Association
Walking times calculated according to the specifications of the Alpine Club: DAV calculator
Roadbook
The route starts directly at the Obertauern Tourism Association. From there, you first walk through the town towards the Zehnerkarbahn and follow the signs uphill. After a short but steep ascent, you reach the mountain station of the Zehnerkarbahn.
From here begins the scenic part of the hike: Along a narrow ridge path, it steadily goes uphill to the Gamsleitenspitze (2,359 m). Once at the top, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view over the Radstädter Tauern and the Obertauern area – a true summit experience!
The return route is the same or down via the G2 mountain station.
Radstädter Tauern
Stützpunkt Obertauern
INTERSPORT Frühstückl - Stützpunkt Obertauern
Obertauern Gamsleitenbahn 1
Tourismusverband Obertauern
Gamsleitenspitze
Obertauern Kirchbühellift
Public transport
TIP: If you want to arrive by public transport, the Postbus line 280 stops directly in Obertauern.
Directions
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Arrive safely, quickly, and easily at your vacation destination. The hike is easily accessible via well-developed roads – from all directions!
Access from the north
Munich - Salzburg motorway - A10 Tauern motorway - Radstadt motorway exit, Exit 63 - B99 Katschbergbundesstraße - Radstadt - Untertauern - Passhöhe Obertauern parking lot
Access from the south
Villach - A10 Tauern motorway - St. Michael toll station motorway exit, Exit 104 - Mauterndorf - Passhöhe Obertauern parking lot
Access from the east
Vienna - A2 - S6 - Semmering - A9 Pyhrn motorway - Liezen B320 - Radstadt or Judenburg - Murtal federal road - Murau - Tamsweg - Mauterndorf - Obertauern - Passhöhe Obertauern parking lot
Parking
You can park free of charge at the Passhöhe Obertauern parking lot. This parking lot is also the starting point for the hike.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Obertauern hiking map 1:40,000 (available free of charge at the Obertauern Tourism Association)
freytag&berndt - Radstädter Tauern 1:50,000
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Our tips for the optimal equipment: good footwear, a comfortable backpack, weatherproof clothing in layers, sufficient sun protection, and enough to drink – this will prepare you best for your hike.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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