Breathtaking mountain route over Pürzlbach and the Dießbach reservoir to the Großer Hundstod.
The challenging mountain route to the 'Großer Hundstod' promises an incomparable adventure amidst the impressive mountains and breathtaking natural beauty of the region. This demanding route leads you over Pürzlbach and along the Dießbach reservoir to the summit of Großer Hundstod.
The highlight of your route is undoubtedly the summit of Großer Hundstod. This majestic mountain peak rewards your efforts with a panoramic view that is second to none. From here you have an incomparable view of the surrounding mountain landscape and the extensive valley.
Author’s recommendation
An overnight stay at the Ingolstädter Haus shortens the mountain route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Good fitness and surefootedness necessary.
Roadbook
From the Pürzlbach parking lot (maintenance fee € 2.00) you go up to the Dießbach reservoir. On the dam, you walk along the right side of the lake and follow the wide path No. 401 along the lake. Here begins the Mitterkaser Nature Park with the magnificent stone pines and beautiful flora. Along the Dießbach, you walk slightly uphill to the valley station of the material cableway. Now begins the trail, which leads you steeply upwards in switchbacks into the Stone Sea. Along the south faces of the Dießbacheck and the little Hundstod, you reach the Ingolstädter Haus.
If you stay overnight at the Ingolstädter Haus, ascending the Hunstod (2,594 m) is possible the next day for experienced mountaineers in 1.5 to 2 hours.
Pürzlbach
Der Dießbach-Stausee
Dießbachstausee
Staumauer
Ingolstädter Haus
Kallbrunnalm & Jausenstation
Kashüttn Kallbrunnalm
Kallbrunnalm
Kallbrunnalmen
Pürzlbach
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By bus line 260 to Weißbach near Lofer. (Timetable)
AlmWanderTaxi shortens the way to the Kallbrunnalm.
Directions
By car via the B311 to Weißbach. Here we turn towards the mountain and drive towards Pürzlbach. There we find a hiking parking lot (fee € 3.00).
Parking
Parking lot Pürzlbach (fee € 3.00)
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Mayr hiking map Salzburger Saalachtal 1:35000 (ISBN: 9783850269254)
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Equipment
Clothing: Comfortable hiking shoes, breathable clothing depending on the weather (T-shirt, light pants).
Equipment: Small backpack, sunscreen, hat or cap, first aid kit, mobile phone.
Provision: Sufficient water, snacks (energy bars, nuts, dried fruits).
Navigation aids: Map or hiking app, compass (optional).
Others: Light pocket knife or multitool, insect repellent (if needed).
As needed: Rain jacket, sunglasses.
Make sure you prepare yourself according to the length of the hike, weather conditions, and your personal comfort.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions