Geological hiking trail Gumpeneck

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,6 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 900 hm

Downhill 900 hm

Highest point 1985 m

Geological circular hiking trail at the foot of the Gumpeneck with 24 stations and a unique view!

The structure of the geological hiking trail with its 24 stations is divided into two parts:

The first section (stations 1-14) leads from the Gumpenalm along the western edge of the Krrand and offers a magnificent view of the mountain landscape of the Sölktäler and Ennstal. It is the magnificent view that makes it possible to experience individual phases of the last 500 million years "live".

The second section (stations 15-24) runs through the interior of the Kars back to the Gumpenalm. The stations of this part of the route point to numerous characteristic terrain and geological features and show that geological processes are still taking place and are visible. - Geology lives"

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More information

From the A10: turn off at Altenmarkt (exit 63) in the direction of Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here take the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern follow the signs to the nature park.

From the A9: turn off at Selzthal (exit 69) towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen follow the B320 to Espang. There turn towards Niederöblarn/Naturpark Söltäler.

For the hike: In the center of Stein an der Enns turn towards St. Nikolai. After approx. 4.5 km, just before Großsölk, turn left to the Koller farmstead.

Approach to the starting point of the hiking trail: From the parking lot in the direction of Gumpeneck past the “Schönwetterhütte” to the Gumpenalm (approx. 1.5 hours) Geological circular hiking trail.

From the Gumpenalm, follow the hiking trail to the Gumpeneck as far as station 14, then turn left towards Gumpenkar and hike back towards the Gumpenalm.

With the hiking guide “Zeitreise durch die Sölktäler” you are well prepared for the hike and get additional information on all the stops.

SummitLynx- Your digital summit and hut book - available worldwide and always with you!

Arrival at Stein/Enns train station with ÖBB.
Cab Stefan Mayer: +43 676 54 09 858

Valley bus from July 11 to September 13, 2026- this makes crossings in the Sölktäler Nature Park possible. You can also travel comfortably by train and the valley bus will take you to the starting point of your hike. Click here for the timetable.

Parking lot at Koller farm.

Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/mountainguides

For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office - Sölktäler Nature Park Information Center:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
mailto:info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk

The brochure “Schladming-Dachstein Hiking CENTER” is available in all information offices in the region.