Easy family hike to Gehwolfalm. Only 5 minutes on foot from the alpine hut is the Großarler Sinnesweg, a special power place with different stations.
After 5 minutes on foot, you reach the Großarler Sinnesweg. This special power place was built based on the five elements wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. Each station represents an element and is made playfully perceptible to visitors. The goal is to test your own senses and feel nature. The Großarler Sinnesweg is also a great experience for little hikers.
Other variants:
- Ascent with the Großarler mountain railways to the middle stations. Then continue on foot to the Gehwolfalm.
- Ascent with the Kieserlbahn to the mountain station , from there hike along the ridge to Fulseck. Then descend left down to the Gehwolfalm.
Is overnight accommodation available at Gehwolfalm?
Yes, overnight stays are available at Gehwolfalm.
Can I reach Gehwolfalm by mountain bike?
No, Gehwolfalm is not accessible by mountain bike.
Is Gehwolfalm accessible with a pushchair?
Yes, Gehwolfalm is accessible with a pushchair.
Can I take a taxi to Gehwolfalm?
Yes, it is possible to take a taxi to Gehwolfalm.
Can I drive to Gehwolfalm by car?
No, Gehwolfalm is not accessible by car.
Author’s recommendation
A cozy alpine brunch is offered at Gehwolfalm in summer. Here you will find more information about it.
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Track types
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Ascent with the Panoramabahn Großarltal to the mountain station, 1,840 m. Downhill it goes on forest road No. 36 to the Gehwolfalm, 1,675 m (approx. 1/2 h). The return trip goes either uphill again along the same path to the mountain station of the Panoramabahn Großarltal (approx. 1/2 h) or you climb towards Fulseck and continue hiking to the mountain station Kieserlbahn (approx. 1 1/2 h). Alternatively, you hike to the middle stations (approx. 1 1/2 h) and then take one of the two gondolas back down to the valley.
Other variants:
- Ascent with the Großarler mountain railways to the middle stations. Then take path No. 36 to the Gehwolfalm, 1,675 m (approx. 1 3/4 h). Return along the same path.
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Ascent with the Kieserlbahn to the mountain station, 1,954 m, from there a hike along the ridge to Fulseck, 2,035 m on path No. 36. Then turn left on path No. 36B down to Gehwolfalm, 1,675 m (approx. 1 1/4). Descent on path No. 36 to the middle stations (approx. 1 1/4 h) and then descent with one of the gondolas.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Postbus line No. 540, Grossarltal mountain railwaysGet Timetable to destination
Directions
Drive by car or take the Postbus line No. 540 from St. Johann im Pongau/Hüttschlag to Grossarl (bus stop Sportzentrum).Parking
Mountain railway parking lot
Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots with profiled soles, hiking map
Localization
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