Hochkar summit route

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Hochkar, valley station

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Elevation profile

4,79 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 4,79 km
  • Ascent: 331 egm
  • Descent: 331 egm
  • Duration: 1:05 h
  • Lowest point: 1.476 m
  • Highest point:1.807 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Summit tour

Details for: Hochkar summit route

Brief description

Varied trail with great summit panorama.

Description

Behind the Almgasthof, a single trail winds steeply uphill in a southerly direction. You reach the mountain hut via several steps. Now follow the ridge path to the west and reach the summit of the Hochkar on undulating terrain. On the way back, follow the ascent path or turn left after a few hundred meters to the north onto the trail that leads you back to the Scheinecksattel and the starting point.

Starting point of the tour

Hochkar, valley station

Destination point of the tour

Hochkar, valley station

Directions

Göstling - Lassing - Hochkar alpine road, 9km, max. 17%

Parking

fee required Hochkar valley station

VOR line to the Hochkar

Equipment

Trailrunning shoes, possibly poles. Trailrunning backpack with provisions and first aid kit, rescue blanket, mobile phone, rain and sun protection. 

Safety information

High alpine terrain!

1. Please avoid the trails during night and twilight hours (animal feeding search).

2. Behave quietly and cautiously, avoid contact with grazing livestock. 

3. Show consideration for flora and fauna and treat the people working here, nature and animals with respect. 

4. Observe general warning signs (e.g. restricted area boards). Fences must be respected and gates closed again. 

5. Caution in extreme weather, seek shelter or turn back if necessary. 

6. Please take your rubbish back with you. 

Author's tip

Take time for a small additional loop on the Hochkar sky route!

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