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In the footsteps of Clusius - walk to the panorama telescope
Hiking tour Starting from Mountain station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 0,79 km
- Duration: 0:20 h
- Ascent: 103 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1 m elevation gain
On the trail of Clusius - walk to the panoramic telescope - great views of the Mostviertel - voyage of discovery into the unique world of plants
- Starting point of the tour
- Mountain station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher
- Tour destination
- Hüttenkogel, panorama telescope
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 0,79 km
- Duration: 0:20 h
- Ascent: 103 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:1/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point1421 m
- Highest point1524 m
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
Description
A walk to the panoramic telescope opens up a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the unique flora can also be seen here in all its glory. The discoverer of Alpine flora, Charles de l'Ecluse, known as Clusius, found the Clusius gentian, the Clusius primrose and the Clusius blackberry on the Ötscher around 430 years ago.
- Equipment sturdy footwear
- Route description Arriving at the mountain station Gr. Ötscher by the double chairlift, you are already at an altitude of 1436 m. From here, a pleasant, gently ascending path with switchbacks leads to a wonderful viewpoint with a panorama telescope at 1520 m altitude, reachable in about 20 minutes on foot. For the botanists among the hikers, a variety of alpine plants awaits you here. As a botanist of Emperor Maximilian II, Clusius also explored the Ötscher area and the region of Lunz. We owe the first ascent of the Ötscher in 1574 to his scientific zeal. In recognition of his scientific achievements, many alpine plants are named after him, e.g., Primula clusiana.After an extensive panoramic view, you return to the mountain hut and mountain station.
- Parking Parking lot at the valley station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher in the Weitental
- Getting there Exit from the A1 at Ybbs - Erlauftal federal road B25 to Grubberg - turn onto B71 at the junction to Langau/Maierhöfen - turn left to Lackenhof - in Lackenhof turn left, straight ahead, at the signpost turn right towards the valley station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher via the new Weitental road
- Editor’s tip Also take a round in the 3D bow course directly at the lift and discover this exciting sport.
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Ybbstaler Alps - Tourist office
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Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026