Stage 06 Luchs Trail: Johnsbach – Ennstalerhütte (difficult)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 22,6 km

Time 7:30 h

Uphill 1699 hm

Downhill 1019 hm

Highest point 1543 m

On a more challenging and spectacular route into Austria’s Yosemite!

Challenging route via Gsengscharte and Haindlkarhütte

⚠️ Warning! This route is undeniably beautiful, but it surpasses all other stages of the Luchs Trail in terms of difficulty. The ascent to the Gsengscharte follows a black-marked mountain trail and includes a short section secured with ropes. Therefore, only experienced hikers with excellent surefootedness and a strong head for heights should attempt this variant.

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More information

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Parking facilities are available at the respective starting points, which are subject to a charge, especially in the Gesäuse National Park area.

Further information

Tip: Please leave a note in your car with your telephone number and the date of your return, together with a note that you are on a hike lasting several days. The mountain rescue service will thank you!

On , a variant route via the Gsengscharte and Haindlkarhütte is described (total hiking time: 5 hours 15 minutes). While undeniably beautiful, this route surpasses all other stages of the Luchs Trail in terms of difficulty. The ascent to the Gsengscharte follows a black-marked mountain trail and includes a short section secured with ropes. It is therefore suitable only for experienced hikers who are absolutely surefooted and free from vertigo — undertaken at their own responsibility and ris

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

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.

It is recommended to contact the Trail Info & Booking Center before making a reservation.

Timetable inquiry at www.oebb.at or www.busbahnbim.at

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

Trail Angels GmbH
Obervellach 15, 9821 Obervellach
Phone: +43 4782 93 093
Website: bookyourtrail.com/trail/luchs-trail

Gesäuse Tourism Association
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont
Phone: +43 3613 211 60 10
Email: info@gesaeuse.at
Website: www.gesaeuse.at

Mostviertel Tourismus GmbH
Töpperschloss Neubruck
Neubruck 2/10, 3283 Scheibbs
Phone: +43 7482 20 444
Email: info@mostviertel.at

Steyr & National Park Region Tourism Association
Stadtplatz 27, 4400 Steyr
Info Office: Reichraming
Phone: +43 7252 53 229 40
Email: reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at
Website: www.steyr-nationalpark.at