Mountain hikes Ehrwald - to Wiener Neustädter hut

Ehrwald / Wetterstein Mountains & Mieming Range
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 4.5 km
Duration: 4:10 h

Challenging mountain tour

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 4.5 km
  • Duration: 4:10 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,049 hm
  • Elevation downhill:0 hm
Highest point2,150 m

Starting point

Wettersteinbahnen car park

Finishing point

Wiener Neustädter Hütte
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 6 / 6

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Trail condition

Demanding hiking trail, very rocky and a lot of gravel

Equipment

Appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, rain protection, sun protection, hiking poles, sufficient water. No climbing equipment required.
Source: Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Description

The starting point of this challenging tour is the Wetterstein cable car car park. From there follow the Georg-
Jäger-Steig, past the Gamsalm via the Gamskar to the Wiener Neustädter Hütte (2,216 m). This tour is only recommended for experienced, surefooted hikers with a head for heights.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
●   Stay on the marked hiking trails
●   Keep your distance from grazing animals
●   Be aware of the mountain hut opening hours
●   Alpine emergency call: 140
●   Good physical condition, surefootness and a head for heights required
 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Parking

    At the Wettersteinbahn in Ehrwald or at the valley station of Zugspitzbahn in Obermoos, you'll find each big parking lots

Weather

Today

clear sky
32°C/16°C
50%0.7l5 km/h

Tue

light rain showers
32°C/16°C
45%4.2l5 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
31°C/15°C
60%7.6l5 km/h
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