Geissstein
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Overview
total walking time
11 h
distance
22.78 km
difficulty
difficult
altitude meters uphill
1779 m
altitude meters downhill
1779 m
highest point
2363 m
starting point:
Jochberg, Parkplatz Schradler
destination point:
Jochberg, Parkplatz Schradler
road quality:
asphalt, alpine paths, Snowfields are still to cross in spring
route typ:
circuit
altitude profile
Weather
weather today
25° Sun and cumulus clouds, rain showers and thunderstorms possible
weather tomorrow
26° Mostly sunny
arrival
Parking spot
Parking Schradlern
hut/alpine hut
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Description
The highest grass mountain in Europe
This hike up the highest grass mountain in Europe, the Geißstein (2,363m), starts at Schradler car park. The route leads uphill along the Triebweg to the Sintersbach high alpine valley and the Sintersbach Grundalm and Hochalm mountain huts, where over 100 Haflinger horses spend their summer months. The trail continues from there, past the Sintersbachscharte to the Tyrolean provincial border. The last 330 vertical metres require surefootedness and a good head for heights. The route back down follows the east ridge towards Schlaberstall (warning: challenging terrain, danger of falling). Finally, the trail leads through the Schusterscharte to the Hochtor, past Mittagskogel and the lake Torsee towards the Wildalm mountain hut. From there, the route continues towards Hanslern/Jochberg and back to the starting point.
Route:
Parkplatz Schradler, Sintersbacher Grund- und Hochalm, Sintersbachscharte, Schlaberstatt, Schusterscharte, Hochtor, Richtung Wildalm, Richtung Hanslern, Parkplatz Schradler
equipment:
ankle-high, sturdy shoes, functional clothing suitable for mountaineering, rain protection, sun protection, plenty of drinks, comfortable rucksack, hiking poles, snacks