Kräuterin Hochstadl Überschreitung

Characteristics

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!

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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.

Sturdy hiking boots or good trekking shoes
Hiking backpack
Water bottle
First aid kit including blister plasters
Hiking map and smartphone
Snacks
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

You should also be well prepared for changeable weather.

Packing your backpack correctly makes things much easier:
Pack heavy items first. Your water bottle should always be easily accessible in a side pocket. Everything you need frequently, such as sunglasses, your smartphone, or hiking map, should be packed on top.

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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