Gamsstein route

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 14,06 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 1060 m elevation gain
Descent: 1060 m elevation gain

Beautiful mountain route along the Lower Austria-Styria border: from Sandgraben to the highest point of Gamsstein (the Hochkogel) at 1770 meters above sea level.

Starting point of the tour: Sandgraben hunting lodge
Tour destination: Gamsstein (Hochkogel)

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 14,06 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Ascent: 1060 m elevation gain
Descent: 1060 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
5/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point720 m
Highest point1767 m

Tour route
Nice views
Summit tour

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Description

From the parking lot along the hiking trail through the forest, later partly larch-covered area, partly over open ground into a zone with karst depressions and sinkholes. Later the path ascends more steeply towards the summit cross, mostly near the ridge and along the Styrian-Lower Austrian border. Grassy areas alternate with rocky sections, the last part leads uphill steeper and shortly before the summit the trail from Palfau over the Hühnerkogel joins in. With a few steps the summit cross on the Hochkogel (1770 m), the highest point of the Gamsstein, is reached.

Equipment Sturdy mountain boots and enough provisions, especially water! No refilling possible!
Route description
Parking Parking lot at the Sandgraben hunting lodge
Getting there A1 exit Öd - direction Aschbach - on the B 121 to Waidhofen/Ybbs - in Waidhofen turn left onto the B 31 towards Opponitz and continue to Hollenstein - through Hollenstein keep left into the Eisenwurzen Nature Park - Sandgraben hunting lodge
Editor’s tip After the descent, cool off at the river beach bath Hollenstein!