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Birnhorn

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The last meters to the Birnhorn at 2,634 m in the Leoganger Steinberge
Photo: Julian Gruber, Saalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH

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Grandiose summit tour on the Birnhorn, the highest peak of the Leoganger Steinberge. A challenging route with a short via ferrata and impressive views. Experience in alpine terrain absolutely necessary.

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Distance 6.7 km

5:00 h

1,775 m

40 m

2,617 m

882 m

The demanding tour to the Birnhorn, the highest peak of the Leoganger Steinberge, requires a very early start due to the length and alpine difficulty. A secured via ferrata must be mastered below the Kuchlnieder. A stopover at the Passauer Hütte is ideal; there is also the possibility to stay overnight and split the tour over two days. Suitable only for experienced, sure-footed, and fearless climbers.

Author’s recommendation

On tours in the Leoganger Steinberge, be sure to make a detour to the Melkerloch, a striking rock gate with a magnificent panoramic view.

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Saalfelden Leogang

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Difficulty

T5B difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

2,617 m

Lowest point

882 m

Track types

Forested/wild trail

181 m

Path

6.3 km

Via ferrata

215 m

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Demanding mountain tour including a via ferrata section

Roadbook

From the Ullachtal parking lot, follow the signs towards Passauer Hütte. Behind the Passauer Hütte, follow the signs towards Kuchlnieder and Birnhorn. At Kuchlnieder, turn left towards Birnhorn.

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Birnbachloch/Paussauerhütte
Grillplatz Inschlag (Ullachtal)
Passauer Hütte
Kuchelnieder (2.437 m)
Birnhorn (2.634 m)

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

BY TRAIN

You can enjoy your holiday from the very beginning by train. No traffic jams will stop you from coming to Saalfelden Leogang! Furthermore, the ÖBB timetable helps you quickly and easily find the ideal train connection to the "Leogang Steinberge" station: www.oebb.at (Walk to the starting point approx. 30 minutes)

BY BUS

The starting point at the "Steinbergstadion" football field or at the Ullachtal/Passauer Hütte parking lot can be reached by Postbus 690 (Line: Saalfelden - Leogang - Hochfilzen - Fieberbrunn - St. Johann i.T.) from Saalfelden or Leogang. From the "Leogang Ortsmitte" stop, the starting point of the hike can be reached on foot. Further information can be found at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/

Directions

BY CAR

Coming from Saalfelden, drive along the main road into the town of Leogang. On the right side of the main road is the Ritter bakery (Leogang 82, 5771 Leogang). Turn right behind the bakery. You are now in the Rosental district. The parking lot at the "Steinbergstadion" football field is about 100 m behind the bakery on the left side.

To get to the Ullachtal parking lot, drive past the Steinbergstadion and follow Rosental street. Always keep left until the "Priesteregg" junction. Turn right at this junction and follow the road for about 1.3 km until the Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte parking lot appears on the left side.

Parking

Free parking is available either at the "Steinbergstadion" football field or at the Ullachtal/Passauer Hütte parking lot.

Coordinates

47.453174, 12.754909

DMS

47°27'11.4"N 12°45'17.7"E

UTM

33T 330767 5257969

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Mountaineering boots, daypack, via ferrata set, helmet

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Difficulty

T5B difficult

Overall difficulty

difficult

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

6.7 km

Duration

5:00 h

Ascent

1,775 m

Descent

40 m

Highest point

2,617 m

Lowest point

882 m

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