Snowshoe route Hochkar

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,38 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 197 m elevation gain
Descent: 197 m elevation gain

The perfect addition to a skiing day: small but fine snowshoe route away from the ski area to the mountain lake and back.

Starting point of the tour: Parking lot 4 Hochkar

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2,38 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 197 m elevation gain
Descent: 197 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point1404 m
Highest point1572 m

Tour route
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

First along the cross-country ski trail, later in open terrain to the mountain lake on the Hochkar, somewhat off the beaten track but not far from the ski slopes.

Equipment Snowshoes, rental at the JoSchi sports shop
Parking paid parking lot 4 Hochkar ski area (EUR 10.00)
Getting there B25 federal road from Göstling to Lassing. Then 9 km alpine road, max. 15%
Public transport VOR bus line to Hochkar
Editor’s tip You can also rent cross-country skis at JoSchi and try out the healthiest winter sport yourself.

Recommended period

Current weather on site

3°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,0 km/h

2° to 6°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Moderate rain

Wind speed1,4 km/h

Tourism association Ybbstaler Alpen

Göstling 46/2, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs

www.ybbstaler-alpen.at

info@ybbstaler-alpen.at

43-5-93049