Gössenberg - Pleschnitzzinken - Ochsenkarhöhe - Scheibleck

Our hike starts at the Loipoldhof (1,290 m). Access is possible by car. We follow trail 783a to the Pleschnitzzinkenhütte (1,944 m, self-catering hut) and continue over the ridge to the Pleschnitzzinken (2,112 m). Continue in a southerly direction after the ridge extension to the saddle (1,940 m) and then on to the Ochsenkarhöhe (1,957 m). From there we walk up to the Scheibleck (2,117m). Once we have reached our destination, we take the same route back to the Loipoldhof.

Sure-footedness required!

Good footwear; poles

Here you will find tips for the right choice of hiking boots.

In thunderstorms: Avoid summits, ridges and rope protection at all costs.

In case of emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers:

No. 140 - for alpine emergencies - Austria-wide
No. 112 - Euro emergency call GSM emergency call service

Plan your tour in advance, taking into account walking time, route length, altitude difference, danger spots and the weather forecast.

Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, do not stay on the summit or ridge and keep away from individual trees. Wait out the thunderstorm, preferably in a crouched position

If you have less time, you can "only" climb the Pleschnitzzinken (2,112 m) - a top-class panoramic mountain that is as easy as it is  to reach. Ascent from Bottinghaus am Galsterberg near Pruggern.

Arrival by public transport is not possible.

Safety information

Safety on the mountainside: changes in the weather, sudden fall in temperature, thunder storms, wind, fog and snow fields are all objective dangers and require the correct behaviour whilst underway. the landlords of the huts are all very knowledgeable about the mountains and can give you good tips about the weather and the routes. Insufficient equipment, exaggerated opinion of ones capabilities, frivolousness, poor health condition and a false evaluation of the situation can lead to a critical situation. In thunder storms: summits, crest-sites and safety rope aids are to be avoided.

If something should happen call following emergency numbers: No. 140 - the number for all Alpine Emergencies in all of Austria No. 112 - European emergency call GSM emergency-call-service

Here you will find all hiking maps and important brochures to download.