Ostalpin Trail Lackenhof-Hochkar

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Lackenhof, Weitental to Hochkar, valley station

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Elevation profile

38,93 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 38,93 km
  • Ascent: 2.618 egm
  • Descent: 1.985 egm
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Lowest point: 682 m
  • Highest point:1.875 m
Features
  • Nice views
  • Summit tour

Details for: Ostalpin Trail Lackenhof-Hochkar

Brief description

The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique. 

Description

From Lackenhof, the trail leads over the Riffelsattel to the Langau. Via the Herrenalm (temporarily closed), it goes up to the mighty Dürrenstein, the highest point of the route. Following the ridge, you cross Sonnstein, Hochkirch, Gamskogel and Schwarzkogel, and reach the Ringkogel in the trail running area "Göstling-Hochkar". From here, it goes over the Schwarzalmhütte to the Hochkar. 

Starting point of the tour

Lackenhof, Weitental

Destination point of the tour

Hochkar, valley station

Equipment

Trail running shoes, possibly poles. Trail running 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 times).

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

3. Be considerate of flora and fauna and treat the people working here, nature and animals with respect. 

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

5. Be cautious in extreme weather; seek shelter or turn back if necessary. 

6. Please take your rubbish with you. 

Author's tip

Alternatively as a 2-day route with a detour including an overnight stay at the Ybbstalerhütte (reservation absolutely required!) 

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