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Hochgasser

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The Hochgasser is a classic of the eastern Venediger group and offers a dreamlike descent!

moderate

Distance 11.4 km

4:00 h

1,405 m

1,404 m

2,922 m

1,543 m

The ascent to the Hochgasser is technically quite simple but requires good fitness due to the 1300 meters of ascent. From the summit, you can see the Großglockner 15 km away, as well as the Muntanitz group, the Großvenediger group, and the Kitzbühel Alps. It thus offers a perfect 360° view. In bad weather, the summit is not recommended because the upper part is exposed and a safe track setting is only possible with good visibility.

Author’s recommendation

After the route, a visit to the Matreier Tauernhaus is worthwhile.

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Matthias Pilz

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Hochgasser, 2,922 m

Lowest point

Felbertauern South toll station, 1,543 m

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Safety information

Large avalanche hazard areas from the surrounding peaks!

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The Hochgasser is also visited in midwinter under safe conditions.

Roadbook

We start at the toll station of the Felbertauernstraße and ascend along a forest road. After a light forest (30 min) we reach open terrain. Passing the Grünsee hut, we climb to the Schwarzer See, then continue north crossing below the Messeling to the Grauer See. Here the ascent is a bit steeper through the long slope to the summit. The summit slope offers several descent options.

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Directions

Either from Lienz or Mittersill to the southern toll station of the Felbertauern. Parking here.

Parking

Free parking lot.

Coordinates

47.119205, 12.496251

DMS

47°07'09.1"N 12°29'46.5"E

UTM

33T 310079 5221452

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Ski touring equipment including avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

11.4 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

1,405 m

Descent

1,404 m

Highest point

2,922 m

Lowest point

1,543 m

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