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Enchanting hut hike through the hell mountainside
hut tour with crossing of the hell mountainside
in 3 stages from hut to hut
- unique hikes
- wonderful panoramas
This hike through the Höllengebirge (hell mountainside) offers you appealing ascents, breathtaking panorama and wonderful walks through the unique nature of high alpine regions.
The carrying out of the tour is dependent on weather conditions
The course of your hiking tour:
Day 1: Individual arrival in Ebensee.
Overnight stay in Ebensee
Day 2: From the Langbathsee to the Hochleckenhaus hut
You start with a transfer from Ebensee to the vorderer Langbathsee lake. This wonderful alpine lake with its crystal clear water is the starting point for the hike. First you walk towards the hinterer Langbathsee lake and further on to the Taferlklaussee lake. Now it gets steeper uphill to the Hochleckenhaus at 1574 meteres above sea level.
~ 10,5 km, 6-7 hrs, altitude difference ascent 1050 / descent 176 m
Overnight stay at Hochleckenhaus.
Day 3: Höllengebirge– DIFFICULT TOUR - Hike from Hochleckenhaus to the Riederhütte
This day takes you on a path with constant up and down. First you pass the Jägerköpfl, and further via the Pfaffengrabenhöhe, the Grünalmkogel and the Brunnkogel to the Riederhütte hut. You hike through karst landscapes and high alpine flora. Finally, the wonderful view onto the Großen Höllkogel compensates for today’s effort.
~ 9 km, 4-5 hrs according to hiking guidebook – but count on at least 6-7 hrs, altitude difference ascent 773 / descent 570 m
No rest stop possibilities during the tour. High alpine, steep rocky, impassable terrain.
Take at least 2.5 liters of water per person and enough food with you. Lunch packet can be packed at breakfast in the Hochleckenhaus for an additional charge.
Overnight stay at Riederhütte.
Day 4: Via the Schneekogel to the Christophorushütte
The highest point today is the starting point with 1765 meters above sea level, the lowest is at 1378 meters. The path winds through the lovely karst landscape, mostly with gentl ascents and descents. At the beginning you hike towards the Schneekogel before you take the Kaiserweg (emperors path) to the Christophorushütte. The phenomenal view from the terrace is the perfect opportunity to finish the day.
~ 7,5 km, 3-4 Std, altitude difference ascent 260 / descent 490 m
Overnight stay at Christophorushütte
Day 5: Descent with the Feuerkogel cable car and departure
As a finisher you take the Feuerkogel cable car down to the valley, walk back into the town.
Individual departure
General information:
The tour partly covers alpine terrain. You will need appropriate mountain equipment and basic stamina. Necessary mountain equipment: ankle-high boots, functional clothes, rucksack, food and water, rain and sun protection, warm clothes (also in high summer, the temperature can fall very fast), first-aid kit, mobile phone, hiking sticks, …
For the hike from Hochleckenhaus to the Riederhütte: no rest stop possibilities during the tour. High alpine, steep rocky, impassable terrain. Take at least 2.5 liters of water per person and enough food with you. Lunch packet can be packed at breakfast in the Hochleckenhaus for an additional charge.
Arrangement
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Overnight stay with breakfast (1 x ***inn / hotel, 3 x in hut – communal bunks, hut sleeping bags* mandatory, half board at Riederhütte)
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welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
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transfer from Ebensee to the Langbathsee
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cable car descent with the Feuerkogelseilbahn
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Hiking map of the Salzkammergut area + detailed routing (1x per room)
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A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
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Service hotline daily from 8 am - 6 pm (also on weekends)
Rates per person and arrangement in €:
| 15.06. – 01.10.25 | |
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| ***hotel/inn in double room (communal bunks in the hut) | 396,00 |
| Supplement half board (minimum 2 course dinner) | 105,00 |
| Supplement for single room at hotel in Ebensee | 27,00 |
| additional nights | on request |
| Day of arrival | daily |
Notes on staying at an Alpine lodge:
- *Hut sleeping bag: blankets are available in the huts; necessary but mandatory is only a lightweight cotton/silk sleeping bag liner
- Due to their location, not all huts can offer running water, hot water or showers. In some cases there is also no flushing system in the toilets.
- On most huts, card payment is not possible. Take enough cash with you for food and drinks.
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The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.
Rates and operating hours / timetables are subject to change
Our recommendations:
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Informationen
For environmental reasons, we recommend arriving and departing by public transport (train/bus). We are happy to help you organise your train journey within Austria. Talk to us!
"A tree for your booking" – Cooperation project with Austrian Federal Forests
For every bike or hiking tour in the region booked with us, a tree is planted in the Weißenbach valley – near Bad Ischl. With this campaign we want to generate awareness for climate-friendly travel and take responsibility for a world worth living in.
Salzkammergut BergeSeen Trail
he defining feature of the Salzkammergut has always been the visual drama between the countless small and large lakes nestling in the abruptly rising mountains of the Northern Alps. The long distance trail links these hotspots in a never seen before, comprehensive way. Discover lush Alpine meadows, fairy-tale forests and invigorating waters in a cultural landscape of outstanding authenticity.
Level of difficulty
Daily stages with up to 1800 metres of ascent - Ø 8-18 hours walking time - extremely difficult terrain: Trails with very large obstacles. Only for trained hikers.