A challenging summit route with the Hengst, the small and large Pleißlingkeil, the Großwandspitze, and the Glöcknerin.
The challenging summit round starts at the Gnadenalm and initially leads comfortably along the well-marked trail no. 28 to the Südwiener Hut. After a short break, the alpine part begins: a trail goes over the Hengst (2,078 m) and further to the small (2,178 m) and large Pleißlingkeil (2,350 m), offering magnificent panoramic views over the Radstädter Tauern. From there it continues to the Großwandspitze, before reaching the highest point of the route at the Glöcknerin (2,433 m).
The descent follows the marked trail down to the idyllic Wildsee – a quiet spot for a break – before the path leads over the charming Wildalm down to the Johannes Waterfall. The last section back to the Gnadenalm runs over forest roads and offers a relaxed conclusion after the demanding mountain hike.
This round is only suitable for sure-footed and physically fit mountain hikers – a real highlight with around 1,200 meters of elevation in stable weather.
Author’s recommendation
Photo point Wildsee & Johannes Waterfall!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Tips and suggestions
Summer cable cars in Obertauern
Walking times calculated according to the specifications of the Alpine Club:
Obertauern Rodelbahn bei Gnadenalm
Gschwendthofhütte
Südwiener Hütte
Hengst
Kleiner Pleißlingkeil
Glöcknerin
Wildsee
Bushaltestelle Obertauern/Felseralm
Parkplatz Felseralm
Directions
ARRIVAL BY CAR
Arrive safely, quickly, and easily at your holiday destination. The hike is easily accessible via well-developed roads – from all directions!
Access from the North
Motorway Munich - Salzburg - A10 Tauern Motorway - Radstadt motorway exit, Exit 63 - B99 Katschberg Federal Road - Radstadt - parking lot Gnadenalm Stüberl
Access from the South
Villach - A10 Tauern Motorway - motorway exit toll station St. Michael, Exit 104 - Mauterndorf - Obertauern - parking lot Gnadenalm Stüberl
Access from the East
Vienna - A2 - S6 - Semmering - A9 Pyhrn Motorway - Liezen B320 - Radstadt or Judenburg - Murtal Federal Road - Murau - Tamsweg - Mauterndorf - Obertauern - parking lot Gnadenalm Stüberl
Parking
You can park free of charge at the parking lot by the Gnadenalm Stüberl. This parking lot is also the starting point for the hike.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Obertauern hiking map 1:28,000 (available free of charge at the Obertauern Tourist Board)
freytag&berndt - Radstädter Tauern 1:50,000
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
Our tips for the optimal equipment: good footwear, a comfortable backpack, weatherproof clothing in layers, sufficient sun protection, as well as enough to drink – so you are best prepared for your hike.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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