HOHE TAUERN PANORAMA TRAIL | Stage 09: Pinzgauer Hütte | Uttendorfer Hochsonnbergalm/Uttendorf-Pinzgauer Hütte Hiking tours
Tour description
A scenic high-altitude hike offering new perspectives and impressive panoramic views of the Großglockner and Kitzsteinhorn mountains.
The ninth stage runs along the Pinzgauer Spaziergang trail to the Pinzgauer Hut. It crosses alpine meadows to the Klammscharte pass and continues to the Rohrertörl pass, where there is a fantastic view of the Großglockner. The route is around 15 kilometres long and runs through magnificent high mountain scenery with virtually no significant differences in altitude.
Details
Starting point
Hochsonnbergalm
Finishing point
Pinzgauer Hütte
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
From the northern end of the Uttendorfer Hochsonnbergalm, walk through the familiar gate and follow the hiking trail to the right over the edge of the terrain back to the original route of the Pinzgau Walk. Along the southern slopes, you walk past a wayside cross and several huts towards Klammscharte (1,993 m) and on to Rohrertörl (1,918 m), where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge mountains.
At the eastern end of the Rohrertörl, we recommend a short detour to the Piesendorfer Hochsonnbergalm for a refreshment stop before returning to the trail. Continue eastwards at the same altitude to the Kesselscharte (1,844 m). There, leave the Pinzgauer Spaziergang and follow a path sharply to the right down to the road, then turn left onto the hiking trail that leads you directly to the Pinzgauer Hütte (1,700 m).
Hochsonnbergalm
Finishing point
Pinzgauer Hütte
Route type
Hiking tours
Route description:
From the northern end of the Uttendorfer Hochsonnbergalm, walk through the familiar gate and follow the hiking trail to the right over the edge of the terrain back to the original route of the Pinzgau Walk. Along the southern slopes, you walk past a wayside cross and several huts towards Klammscharte (1,993 m) and on to Rohrertörl (1,918 m), where you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Loferer and Leoganger Steinberge mountains.
At the eastern end of the Rohrertörl, we recommend a short detour to the Piesendorfer Hochsonnbergalm for a refreshment stop before returning to the trail. Continue eastwards at the same altitude to the Kesselscharte (1,844 m). There, leave the Pinzgauer Spaziergang and follow a path sharply to the right down to the road, then turn left onto the hiking trail that leads you directly to the Pinzgauer Hütte (1,700 m).
Elevation profile
Tips
The Markus Gassner shuttle service, tel. +43 6563 8484, will take you to the start of the stage at the Hochsonnbergalm in Uttendorf.
Recommended equipment
Regardless of the not very long stage, suitable weather is required, because the trail leads close to the crest and sometimes there are only traces of the path visible (although well signposted).
You need alpine hiking equipment for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail:
- Day backpack, capacity: 25–30 litres, with waist belt and rain cover
- Hiking boots – minimum category B
- Weather-adapted and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers. The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is mostly at altitudes between 1,300m and 2,450m - this should be taken into account when choosing your hiking equipment (especially your clothing).
- Height-adjustable trekking poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Make sure take enough to eat and sufficiently large water bottles with you, as there are not refreshment stops and fountains on all stages (e.g. on stages 5 and 7).
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Tour description or hiking map
Best time of year
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How to get there
- Coming from the north - (D, NL, ...): Munich - Kufstein - St. Johann in Tirol - Kitzbühel - Pass Thurn - Mittersill - Piesendorf
- Coming from the west (CH): Inntal-Autobahn - exit Wörgl Ost - St. Johann in Tirol - Kitzbühel - Pass Thurn - Mittersill - Piesendorf
- Coming from the east: Vienna - Salzburg - St. Johann im Pongau - Zell am See - Piesendorf
- Coming from the south: Lienz - Matrei - Felbertauernstrasse (toll road) - Mittersill - Piesendorf
Coordinates
47.31627, 12.59417
Public transport
Bus connections from Zell am See to Königsleiten are:
Bus connections from Zell am See to Königsleiten are:
- 670 line: Zell am See - Mittersill – Krimml
- 673 line: Wald im Pinzgau - Krimml - Almdorf Königsleiten
Timetables and information on how to get there by public transport >>
Parking
Parking is available at the respective starting points of the trail trip. Most of the parking spaces are free and not monitored!
Parking is available at the respective starting points of the trail trip. Most of the parking spaces are free and not monitored!
Further information & links
www.hohetauerntrail.at
Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Gerlosstraße 18 5730 Mittersill, Austria Phone +43 6562 40939 E-Mail: hohetauerntrail@nationalpark.at
Booking center & info hotline Trail Angels GmbH 9821 Obervellach 15, Austria Phone +43 4782 93093 E-Mail: info@bookyourtrail.com
The official brochure and map material of the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region provides everything you need for your long-distance hike on around 100 pages: detailed information on all 17 stages, dining options, highlights, elevation profiles, maps, and much more.
Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern Gerlosstraße 18 5730 Mittersill, Austria Phone +43 6562 40939 E-Mail: hohetauerntrail@nationalpark.at
Booking center & info hotline Trail Angels GmbH 9821 Obervellach 15, Austria Phone +43 4782 93093 E-Mail: info@bookyourtrail.com
The official brochure and map material of the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region provides everything you need for your long-distance hike on around 100 pages: detailed information on all 17 stages, dining options, highlights, elevation profiles, maps, and much more.