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Kräuterin Hochstadl Überschreitung

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 14,6 km
Time 6:30 h
Uphill 805 hm
Downhill 1263 hm
Highest point 1918 m
Easy hike from the Nappebachklause via the Kräuterinhütte to the highest peak of the Kräuterin mountain range, the Hochstadl.
Easy hike from the Nappebachklause via the Kräuterinhütte where a stop for refreshments is recommended.

The ascent to the summit takes another 2 hours and is beautiful on alpine pastures with lots of grazing cattle.

The last part to the summit is a bit difficult over rocks but worth every effort!

At the summit cross, walk a little south to the highest point and enjoy the beautiful view!

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

More information

B24 from Gusswerk through the Salzatal to Greith (GH Leitner). At the bridge over the Ramsaubach, turn off onto the gravel road to Dürradmer. Parking is possible after the bridge, 808 m.


Easy hike from the Nappebachklause via the Kräuterinhütte where a stop is recommended.

The ascent to the summit takes another 2 hours and is beautiful on alpine pastures with lots of grazing cattle.

The last part to the summit is a bit difficult over rocks but worth every effort!

At the summit cross, walk a little further south to the highest point and enjoy the wonderful view!

On the descent after the summit slope, keep to the right (large arrow on rocks) which will take you to the right path (286).

to Rotmoos. On the plain we already see the first sign. After another 3 hours of following the signs, we reach the valley to Romoos, mostly on paths but also partly on forest roads.

In order to use the forest road from the Dürradmer to the Nappenbachklause, you must first purchase a permit from the Federal Forestry Office for € 15. This is available at the Leitner Inn in Greith.

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At the end of the public road in Dürradmer.

In order to use the forest road from Dürradmer to Nappenbachklause, you must first purchase a permit from the Federal Forestry Office for € 15. This is available at the Leitner Inn in Greith.

There is also a nice car park at the Nappenbachklause.

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Email: info@gesaeuse.at

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What the weather will be like Mariazell (860m)

Today, 25.06.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
28°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
very sunny
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 26.06.2026

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
very sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
31°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
sunny
27°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 10%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

27.06.2026
very sunny
15°C 34°C
28.06.2026
very sunny
16°C 34°C
29.06.2026
rainy
17°C 30°C

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