Gr. Meiereck

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 12,7 km

Time 3:30 h

Uphill 1178 hm

Downhill 1173 hm

Highest point 1741 m

Very beautiful ski tour to the local mountain of St. Gallen. From Pölzau via the Admonter Höhe to a beautiful panoramic peak.

If the avalanche situation is safe or if there is firn, the Kälberleiten is a great pleasure.

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From Admont or Altenmarkt in the direction of St. Gallen and south of there into the Pölzau below the striking Pölzmauer. To the end of the driving possibilities to a Kl. car park.

from St.Gallen in the direction of Admont . After the district of Oberreith, turn right into the Pölzau. Continue to the end of the road to a small car park.

in Pölzau to the end of the driving possibilities to a Kl. car park

Follow the forest road (the first bends can be shortened) to a meadow hollow. At the right edge of the hollow, ascend on the summer trail to the Seisenalm on the Admonter Höhe and, after the alpine pasture, turn right up the sparse blow to the ridge. Follow the ridge northwards to the summit of the Großer Maiereck. Before that, on the free section of the ridge, watch out for avalanches!

In very safe conditions you can turn right shortly before the Seiseralm and ascend through the Kälberleiten.

Descent: From the summit, either descend through the beautiful cirque of the Kälberleiten (only in safe avalanche conditions!!) or return via the ascent track.

At the meadow hollow you can follow the initially flat forest road on the right and later shorten it through the woods.

Certain passages are steep and require the use of hairpin bends. And despite the low altitude and the route through the forest, it is imperative that you observe the avalanche warning levels!

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Ski touring and avalanche equipment, as well as ski touring rucksack with appropriate contents (water bottle, blister plaster, hiking map, snack, etc.). You should also be well prepared for a change in the weather.

Emergency equipment belongs in every backpack!

From the summit, either descend through the beautiful cirque of the Kälberleiten (only in safe avalanche conditions!!) or return via the ascent track.

If the avalanche situation is safe or if there is firn, the Kälberleiten is a real treat.

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