Description
A walk to the panoramic telescope opens up a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the unique flora can also be seen here in all its glory. The discoverer of Alpine flora, Charles de l'Ecluse, known as Clusius, found the Clusius gentian, the Clusius primrose and the Clusius blackberry on the Ötscher around 430 years ago.
Starting point of the tour
Mountain station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher
Destination point of the tour
Hüttenkogel, panorama telescope
Route description In the footsteps of Clusius - walk to the panorama telescope
Arriving at the mountain station Gr. Ötscher by the double chairlift, you are already at an altitude of 1436 m. From here, a pleasant, gently ascending path with switchbacks leads to a wonderful viewpoint with a panorama telescope at 1520 m altitude, reachable in about 20 minutes on foot. For the botanists among the hikers, a variety of alpine plants awaits you here. As a botanist of Emperor Maximilian II, Clusius also explored the Ötscher area and the region of Lunz. We owe the first ascent of the Ötscher in 1574 to his scientific zeal. In recognition of his scientific achievements, many alpine plants are named after him, e.g., Primula clusiana.
After an extensive panoramic view, you return to the mountain hut and mountain station.
Directions
Exit from the A1 at Ybbs - Erlauftal federal road B25 to Grubberg - turn onto B71 at the junction to Langau/Maierhöfen - turn left to Lackenhof - in Lackenhof turn left, straight ahead, at the signpost turn right towards the valley station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher via the new Weitental road
Parking
Parking lot at the valley station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher in the Weitental
