Relaxed hike directly from the center of Großarl to the Gerstreitalm.
Other variants:
- You can also comfortably reach Gerstreitalm via the goods road from the Heugathalm.
- From the town center of Großarl, you can ascend via the Hertas Rast to the Vorderstadluck parking lot and to Gerstreitalm.
Is overnight accommodation available at Gerstreitalm?
Yes, overnight stays are available at Gerstreitalm.
Can I reach Gerstreitalm by mountain bike?
Yes, you can reach Gerstreitalm by following the signposted mountain bike route GR 39.
Is Gerstreitalm accessible with a pushchair?
No, Gerstreitalm is not accessible with a pushchair.
Can I take a taxi to Gerstreitalm?
No, it is not possible to take a taxi to Gerstreitalm.
Can I drive to Gerstreitalm by car?
No, access to Gerstreitalm by private car is not permitted.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
Drive with the car or hiking taxi to the Vorderstadluck parking lot. (Alternatively: ascent via the Hertas Rast (path no. 17, approx. 1 h). Shortly before the Vorderstadluck farm, you hike on the tractor path or alpine trail (path no. 65) uphill towards Saukaralm until you reach the forest road (path no. 66), which leads you to the Gerstreitalm, 1,575 m (approx. 1 h). Return via the somewhat steeper hiking trail (no. 65A) to the starting point of the route (approx. 1 h). Of course, you can also first ascend via the hiking trail and then descend via the forest or tractor road.
Variant Heugahtalm - Gerstreitalm:
Drive with the car on Rosensteinweg to the Heugathalm parking lot (below the Rosenstein farmer). Hike on path no. 66 to the Heugathalm, 1,235 m (approx. 1/2 h). From there continue on the forest road past the Gölleralm (not managed) to the Gerstreitalm, 1,575 m (approx. 1 1/2 h).
Public transport
Postbus line no. 540, Hiking taxi Großarltal
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Drive with the car or hiking taxi to the Vorderstadluck parking lot. Alternatively, take the Postbus line no. 540 to the town center of Großarl or drive by car to the parking lot at the Viehhauser gas station and then ascend from the town via Hertas Rast to the Vorderstadluck parking lot (+ 1 h walking time).
Parking
- Vorderstadluck parking lot
- Parking lot next to the Viehhauser gas station
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Mountain boots with treaded sole, hiking map
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions