Ringkogeltrail

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Hochkar, valley station

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Elevation profile

14,59 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 14,59 km
  • Ascent: 739 egm
  • Descent: 739 egm
  • Duration: 3:05 h
  • Lowest point: 1.378 m
  • Highest point:1.698 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Summit tour

Details for: Ringkogeltrail

Brief description

Challenging but scenically magnificent tour with a possible stop for refreshments at the Schwarzalm at the halfway point.

Description

You walk eastwards across green alpine pastures to reach the easternmost point of the tour, the Ringkogel, below the Schmalzmauer and then always close to the ridge in a constant up and down. An impressive view of Hochschwab and Gesäuse rewards the effort. The path now descends gently to the Schwarzalm. Via the Brunnecker huts, you walk back to the starting point via a final ascent.

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 at Hochkar valley station

VOR line to Hochkar

Equipment

Trail running shoes, possibly poles. Trail running backpack with provisions and first aid kit, emergency blanket, mobile phone, rain and sun protection.

Safety information

High alpine terrain!

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

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

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

4. Observe 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 back with you.

Author's tip

Take time from Ringkogel for a mindful look into the Dürrenstein-Lassingtal wilderness area.

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