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Roter Knopf

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    Elberfelder Hut
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    Long, beautiful hike through the Gößnitz valley. Ascent to the summit via a partially marked rocky climb. Firn fields and boulder terrain, partly exposed.
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    Distance 30.6 km
    15:00 h
    2,505 m
    2,505 m
    3,281 m
    1,284 m

    Part of the magic of the mysterious Gößnitz valley undoubtedly comes from the dominant mountain shape with its unmistakable hanging glacier - the Roter Knopf. The second highest peak of the Schober group gives this valley a protective end and seems to greet kindly with its firn fields from afar. How far it is one feels, because the path to it is long but extremely rewarding.
    Therefore, on this route we should definitely overnight at the Elberfelder Hut to also have enough time to marvel.

    Author’s recommendation

    An overnight stay at the Elberfelder Hut (Alpine club hut) is recommended!
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    Roter Knopf, 3,281 m
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    Safety information

    We recommend that less experienced mountaineers undertake this route accompanied by a state-certified mountain guide! The mountain guide office Heiligenblut at Großglockner is happy to assist with organization at +43(0)4824-2700-7 or info@grossglockner-bergfuehrer.at.

    Roadbook

    From the parking lot, take the steep forestry road (trail 915) uphill. After an impressive view of the waterfall, continue steeply uphill on the forestry road to the Bruchetalm, then along the gorge through the “Lachtal” to the “Outer Eben”. At the junction to the Wirtsbaueralm take the lower path further into the valley. Of course, you can also take the 10-minute detour to the Wirtsbaueralm for a small refreshment.
    At the pasture “Inner Eben” the forestry road ends, and some attention is needed to recognize the main path that leads valley inward through wooded terrain. At the Ochsner Hut the view into the valley already opens somewhat, revealing the full extent and splendor at the Hinterm-Holz Alm.
    From there it will take about an hour to reach the Elberfelder Hut.

    From the hut follow the path valley inward heading south to the Roter Knopf junction. Here turn right westward onto the wide southeast ridge, climb over the moraine and then above a small cirque lake up the ridge that becomes steeper and more distinctive upwards. Partly through boulder terrain reach the summit.

    Descent possible the same way as ascent. However, we recommend the “Langtalseen” variant - three enchanting lakes, with lush cotton grass on the shores and uniquely located in secluded cirques of the Schober group.

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    Directions

    From the center of Heiligenblut towards the Winkl district, at the Kärntnerhof Hotel follow the valley inwards to the Wolfgang Chapel. At the chapel turn left and follow the gravel road to the Gößnitzfall-Kachlmoor parking lot.

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    Gößnitzfall-Kachlmoor parking lot

    Coordinates

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    47.044370, 12.816060
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    47°02'39.7"N 12°48'57.8"E
    UTM
    33T 334104 5212409
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    Equipment

    Sturdy, ankle-high footwear, backpack with provisions, sweets and drink, warm jacket (or warm spare clothing)

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

    User Questions


    August 20, 2021
    Bernd Pucher  
    ist kein Problem....am Anfang ist der Güterweg jedoch ziemlich steil...
    August 20, 2021
    Johanna Bramböck
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    Danke👍

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    Distance
    30.6 km
    Duration
    15:00 h
    Ascent
    2,505 m
    Descent
    2,505 m
    Highest point
    3,281 m
    Lowest point
    1,284 m
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