Tour information

Requirement: difficult
Length: 31.1 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Elevation uphill:1,390 hm
Elevation downhill:0 hm

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Elevation profile

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Hochstein circuit No. 121.gpx

Highest point2,023 m

Starting point

Assling-Parkplatz Hochstein (680m)

Finishing point

Parkplatz Hochstein (680m)

Fitness level 3 / 6
Technique 3 / 6

Features

Circular route

Best time of year

January
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Trail condition

Asphalt, Schotter

Equipment

Basic cyclingequipmentincludes a well-fitting helmet and functionalclothingadaptedtotheweather and temperature. Essential itemsare rain, sun, and wind protection, a repair kit, a first-aid kit, a charged mobile phone, aswellassufficientfluids and provisions. Gloves and eyewearprotecthands and eyes, while lightsimprovevisibility.  A mapor a GPS deviceassistwithorientation.

This informationservesas a guide and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe tour destination, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

From Hochstein car park, past Bruck castle, there follows a climb, steadily uphill through the forest. At the junction for Taxer Gasl continue up to Hochsteinhütte, where there is a short section where you have to carry the bike. The descent then follows via Hochsteinstraße to Bannberg, continuing on the Drau cycle trail back to Lienz.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Inn "Falkenstein"
Opening hours:Open today
Place:Lienz
:Restaurant
see restaurant details: Inn "Falkenstein"
Inn "Leisacher Hof"
Opening hours:Today closed
Place:Leisach
:Restaurant
see restaurant details: Inn "Leisacher Hof"
Hochsteinhütte 2.023m
Opening hours:Open today
Place:Lienz
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Hochsteinhütte 2.023m

Getting here

Parking
Coming from Lienz railway station, go to the roundabout and then follow the signs for Matrei/Felbertauern. After about 500 metres turn left.
car park Hochstein Bergbahnen

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