Ostalpin Trail Hochkar - Lackenhof

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Hochkar, valley station to Lackenhof, Weitental

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Elevation profile

36,75 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 36,75 km
  • Ascent: 1.844 egm
  • Descent: 2.478 egm
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Lowest point: 682 m
  • Highest point:1.875 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus

Details for: Ostalpin Trail Hochkar - Lackenhof

Brief description

The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique.

Description

From the valley station of the Hochkarlifte, the route follows the first part of the Ringkogel Trail. From the Ringkogel, always following the ridge, one crosses Schwarzkogel, Gamskogel, Hochkirch, and Sonnstein and reaches the highest point of the trail, the Dürrenstein. Via the Herrenalm (temporarily closed), whose medieval alpine hut invites you to rest, the trail mostly descends into the Langau, from where the path – with a view of the Ötscher – now climbs again to the Riffelsattel. The last meters follow the ski slope downhill to Lackenhof. Note: Water is scarce on this trail (Herrenalm), so sufficient fluids must be carried.

Starting point of the tour

Hochkar, valley station

Destination point of the tour

Lackenhof, Weitental

VOR line to Hochkar

Equipment

Trail running shoes, possibly poles. Trail running backpack with provisions and first aid kit, emergency blanket, mobile phone, rain and sun protection. 

Safety information

High alpine terrain!

1. Please avoid the trails during night and twilight hours (animal feeding times).

2. Behave quietly and attentively, avoid contact with grazing livestock. 

3. Show consideration for flora and fauna and treat the people working here, nature, and animals with respect. 

4. Observe the general warning signs (e.g. restricted area signs). Fences must be respected and gates closed again. 

5. Be cautious in extreme weather, seek shelter or turn back if necessary. 

6. Please take your waste with you again. 

Author's tip

Alternatively as a 2-day route with a detour including an overnight stay at the Ybbstalerhütte (reservation absolutely required!) 

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