Ski tour Hochtürnach in the Salzatal Wildalpen

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 16,4 km

Time 4:52 h

Uphill 1294 hm

Downhill 1294 hm

Highest point 1768 m

Beautiful ski tour for people who enjoy solitude, tranquillity and spectacular views. Want to climb a cool peak and love great descents!

Long but not too difficult ski tour through the Bärnbachtal valley via the Farnerwiese meadow to the summit of the Hochtürnach with a super view of the north side of the Hochschwab.

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From Vienna, Eisenstadt: A2 Südautobahn, Semmeringschnellstraße S6, near Mürzzuschlag on the B23 Mariazeller Bundesstraße and Mürzsteg and Wegscheid to Gusswerk and on the Hochschwab Landesstrasse B24 to just before Wildalpen. From Linz: A1 Westautobahn to Knoten Voralpenkreuz, A9 to Windischgarsten, Unterlaussa, Altenmarkt, Grossreifling, Palfau at the Erzhalden junction turn off to Wildalpen. From Salzburg: A1 Westautobahn on A9 to Ardning/Admont exit, Gesäusebundesstrasse and B24 to Wildalpen. From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn, exit, Traboch (near Leoben) via Präbichl/Eisenerz, Hieflau, Landl, Gams to Palfau at the Erzhalden junction turn off to Wildalpen.

After Wildalpen, follow the Hochschwab Bundesstraße B24 in the direction of Mariazell for 7.7 km and park before the tunnel and the bridge on the left-hand side.

Parking at the entrance to the Bärenbachtal

coming from Wildalpen 7,7km on the left side before the tunnel and the bridge.

Coordinates : 47.659320 N 15.075955 E

The ski tour through the Bärnbachtal on the Hochtürnach initially leads along a forest road for a little more than 6 km until you march SE to the Farnerwiese at the hunting lodge at the Bärenbachsattel. On a somewhat steeper ascent, you overcome a nameless hill and descend briefly to the Farnerwiese. From there it is advisable to turn east to reach the broad ridge of the Mitterhalt.

The summit of the Hochtürnach can only be reached by climbing without skis.

Descent as ascent

Certain passages are steep and require the use of hairpin bends. Despite the route through the forest, it is essential to observe the avalanche warning levels!

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Tip for reporting an emergency - give answers to the six W-questions: What happened? How many people were injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who reported the accident (call-back number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

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.

Only in safe conditions. Observe the avalanche warning levels!

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Infobüro/Salza Wildalpen

Wildalpen 91 – 8924 Wildalpen Tel. 03636/241 infosalza@gesaeuse.at

Mo und Fr. 9:00-17:00

Infobüro/Salza Wildalpen

Wildalpen 91 – 8924 Wildalpen Tel. 03636/241 infosalza@gesaeuse.at

Mo und Fr. 9:00-17:00

ÖK 101 Eisenerz und ÖK102Aflenz

Skitourenführer Österreich