Großer Knallstein 2.599 m
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A more demanding tour with a wonderful panoramic view
High up - at almost 2,600 meters above sea level - this tour takes you to the Großer Knallstein. Passing the "Zum Gamsjäger" inn, cross the Bräualmbach bridge on the right and follow the forest path in the direction of the Kaltherberghütte. There you turn west, hike past the Klafterseen and over the steep ridge up to the summit. Please note the wildlife sanctuary zones.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
challenging
Level of difficulty
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Route: From B 320 follow the signs for Stein/Enns, Naturtpark Sölktäler. In the centre of Stein an der Enns, turn off in the direction of St. Nikolai. Parking at the beginning of the village.
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Ascent: From St. Nikolai past the inn "Gamsjäger" towards Bräualm, turn right onto the bridge over the Bräualmbach and continue along the forest path towards Kaltherberghütte. Follow the signposted route (bypass deer feeding) and turn west after the Kaltherberghütte, past Klafterseen to the south and over the steep ridge to the summit.
Descent: the same as ascent.
Arrival at Stein/Enns railway station with ÖBB.
Mayer taxi company Phone: +43 676 60 28 107 or +43 676 54 09 858
Parking Lot at the beginning of the village.
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Großes Knallstein 2.599m | © Volkhard Maier | Schladming Dachstein
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Großer Knallstein Panorama | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Schladming Dachstein
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Großer Knallstein Gipfel | © Erlebnisregion Schladming-Dachstein | Schladming Dachstein
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Steilstufe oberhalb der Klafterseen | © Volkhard Maier | Schladming Dachstein
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Die Zirbe genießt die wärmenden Sonnenstrahlen | © Volkhard Maier | Schladming Dachstein
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Auf Höhe des Weißensees | © Volkhard Maier | Schladming Dachstein
What the weather will be like
Sölk (668m)
Snowfall and rain during the whole day. Towards evening the clouds will break up occasionally.
Mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells. Light rain will start in the afternoon.
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