Hornfeldspitze 2,277 m - Ski tour

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 17,3 km

Time 4:45 h

Uphill 1010 hm

Downhill 1010 hm

Highest point 2240 m

The summit of the Hornfeldspitze stands like a horn above the head of the Großsölktal valley. Among ski tourers, it is considered one of the insider tips in the Sölkpass area.

Passing the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, this ski tour leads along a forest path and, at the beginning of a flat basin, turns right over a steep ridge towards Schwarzenbach. From there, it continues in a westerly direction to the east ridge of the Hornfeldspitz and along the ridge to the summit. Please respect the wildlife protection zones.

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From the A10: at Altenmarkt (exit 63) turn towards Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here, take the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern, follow the signs towards Naturpark.

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

To the route: In the center of Stein an der Enns, turn towards St. Nikolai and follow the road for approximately 18 km until you reach it.

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Parking area Hansenalm. No driving beyond Hansenalm.

Ascent: Starting from Hansenalm along the road to the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte, then follow the forest path to the right. At the beginning of the flat ground, turn right in a southerly direction over a steeper ridge towards Schwarzenbach. From Schwarzenbach, head west to the east ridge of the Hornfeldspitze. Follow the ridge to the summit.

Descent: same as ascent

Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are subject to personal responsibility. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.

Check the weather and avalanche situation on the evening before every ski tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at, avalanche hotline: +43 664 8105928
Do not undertake a ski tour alone. It’s more fun together anyway!
Always act with risk awareness and react to signs of danger!
Observe existing regulations, such as hunting closures and wildlife protection areas, reforestation or young forest areas.
You should always have your mobile phone well charged. Have you also saved the emergency numbers? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, remove the SIM card and dial 112.
Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are a prerequisite in open terrain.
Ski touring equipment consisting of skis/splitboard, skins, poles and possibly ski crampons.
Provisions, warm drinks, spare clothing and a first aid kit.
Choose your clothing according to the layering principle.
Maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your mobile phone or GPS device will also help you.