Großer Knallstein 2.599 m

A more demanding tour with a wonderful panoramic view

High up - at almost 2,600 meters above sea level - this tour takes you to the Großer Knallstein. Passing the "Zum Gamsjäger" inn, cross the Bräualmbach bridge on the right and follow the forest path in the direction of the Kaltherberghütte. There you turn west, hike past the Klafterseen and over the steep ridge up to the summit. Please note the wildlife sanctuary zones.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

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The tour in numbers

challenging

Level of difficulty

14,6 km

Route

5:30 h

Time

1500 hm

Uphill

1500 hm

Downhill

2599 m

Highest point

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More information

Route: From B 320 follow the signs for Stein/Enns, Naturtpark Sölktäler. In the centre of Stein an der Enns, turn off in the direction of St. Nikolai. Parking at the beginning of the village.

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Ascent: From St. Nikolai past the inn "Gamsjäger" towards Bräualm, turn right onto the bridge over the Bräualmbach and continue along the forest path towards Kaltherberghütte. Follow the signposted route (bypass deer feeding) and turn west after the Kaltherberghütte, past Klafterseen to the south and over the steep ridge to the summit. Descent: the same as ascent.

Arrival at Stein/Enns railway station with ÖBB.

Mayer taxi company Phone: +43 676 60 28 107 or +43 676 54 09 858

Parking Lot at the beginning of the village.

Mountain guide from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/bergführer

More information is available at the tourist office Schladming Dachstein - Info point Nature Park Sölktäler:

Phone: +43 3687 23310 501

info@schladming-dachstein.at

Stein an der Enns 107

8961 Sölk

Alpenvereinskarte 45/3 Niedere Tauern III