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Mountain tour Tauplitz - Gwendlingstein - Hechlstein

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Panoramic tour on the Gwendlingstein, with a small climbing passage to the Hechlstein. Via Wörschachwald back to Tauplitz.
From the village square Tauplitz well signposted eastwards along paths and side roads.
Up to the summit of the Gwendlingstein at 1645 meters. The southern ascent is much more demanding than the normal ascent.

Continue east to the Hechlstein 1814 meters. (steep, rocky, partly unsecured). Circular route further east and then south of the two peaks back to Tauplitz.

 

Shorter and easier alternative: Between Gwendlingstein and Hechlstein turn south and back again.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness
Experience
Scenery

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

The tour in numbers

challenging
Level of difficulty
17,2 km
Route
7:30 h
Time
1203 hm
Uphill
1203 hm
Downhill
1814 m
Highest point
858 m
Lowest point

Map & downloads

More information

It is best to plan the journey to Tauplitz with google.at/maps.

Start of the hike at the farm "Gewessler".

Start directly in the village of Tauplitz at the church. Follow trail no. 6 to the east. Cross the bypass road and walk past the small chapel in the direction of "Leinsteg". After the bridge turn right and always uphill past the farms "Gasteiger" and "Lurger". Continue along the asphalt road until you reach the "Gewessler", the highest farm.

Now follow the markings in the direction of Gwendlingstein. It is somewhat faster to reach the summit via the southern ascent. However, this is also more strenuous and steeper. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you should follow the "normal route" to the Gwendlingstein.

Via the west ascent you reach the 1814 m high Hechlstein. However, the path is only advisable for experienced climbers, because it is steep, rocky and partly unsecured. Once at the summit, you are rewarded with an incredible view of the surrounding mountains.

 

Continue east on trail no. 297. Via the farms "Ernst" and "Hechl" you come back to the "Gewessler" and follow the path back to the starting point in Tauplitz.

 

Wonderful panoramic view of the village of Tauplitz, Gnanitzalm, Totes Gebirge, Wöschachwald/Ennstal and Grimming.

Salzkammergut Shuttle Ausseerland - individual call taxi
On five routes between Sandling and Grimming daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
Call at least 1 hour in advance at +43 50 422 422

Parking is possible at the entrance to Tauplitz and slightly below the farm "Gewessler" next to the road.
Tourist Office Ausseerland-Salzkammergut
Information office Tauplitz
Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf

+43 3688 24 46
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What the weather will be like

Stainach-Pürgg (665m)

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Rather dry after morning showers die away. Light rain will start again in the afternoon.
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