Freienstein-Round over Kunagrün

Loop trail no. 14 in the vacation villages Haus-Aich-Gössenberg

Over the crest of the Freienstein a hike full of surprises opens up for us. Not many would expect this inconspicuous forest mountain to have a very attractive high trail running over its long, still forested ridge. Among other things, we cross a beautiful forest clearing with many flowers and tall grasses before we march between pines up to the summit. There a dreamlike place with deep views to both sides awaits us. But also the Schladminger Tauern and the Stoderzinken are photogenic in our field of vision.

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

9,0 km

Route

3:20 h

Time

565 hm

Uphill

568 hm

Downhill

1277 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

coming from Schladming/Salzburg: via the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) - exit Aich - continue to Assach
coming from Gröbming/Liezen: via the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) - exit Assach - continue to the village square Assach

Our hike starts at the Assacher Tenne up to the Assacher Scharte. The route is the same as the Panorama Trail 100. Once we have reached the top of the saddle, we follow trail no. 679 to the east (right) over the Freienstein (1,279m) to the Kulmberg. Then we take the descent via the Kunagrünberg (Ackerlhof and Klemmerhof) to Kunagrün and from there we hike back to Assach on a field path. Note: The Freiensteing summit is only for experienced hikers with a head for heights!

Open your eyes and be enchanted by some of the tree formations that remind you of the Harry Potter novels and movies.

ASSACH: Postbus (L900) - Exit: Assach fire department (only at schooltime in Austria) or Assach main road

Assacher Tenne

Safety information

Safety on the mountainside: changes in the weather, sudden fall in temperature, thunder storms, wind, fog and snow fields are all objective dangers and require the correct behaviour whilst underway. the landlords of the huts are all very knowledgeable about the mountains and can give you good tips about the weather and the routes. Insufficient equipment, exaggerated opinion of ones capabilities, frivolousness, poor health condition and a false evaluation of the situation can lead to a critical situation. In thunder storms: summits, crest-sites and safety rope aids are to be avoided.

If something should happen call following emergency numbers:No. 140 - the number for all Alpine Emergencies in all of AustriaNo. 112 - European emergency call GSM emergency-call-service

Here you will find all hiking maps and important brochures to download.