A beautiful tour up to the Astberg lake via the Hollenauer Kreuz with fantastic views

Tour information

Requirement: easy
Length: 3.0 km
Elevation uphill:465 hm
Elevation downhill:0 hm

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Elevation profile

From Going up to the Astbergsee.gpx

Highest point1,251 m

Starting point

Astbergbahn valley station, Going (805 m)

Finishing point

Astbergsee, Going (1.251m)

Fitness level 2 / 6
Technique 2 / 6

Features

Suitable for families

Best time of year

January
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Trail condition

The composition of the trail varies between asphalt, forest road, trail, cart path, road, path, meadow path, gravel, forest trail.

Equipment

Rucksack, sturdy hiking/mountaineering boots with anti-slip treaded soles, weather-appropriate hiking gear (breathable), a change of clothes, sun protection (sunglasses, sun cream, lip protection, headgear), waterproofs (rain jacket/poncho, pocket umbrella, rucksack protector), cold protection (hat, gloves), sufficient food and drink, hiking poles (height adjustable) if required, first aid kit incl. rescue blanket and bivouac sack, mobile phone with fully charged battery, headlamp, plastic bag for waste, hiking map, route description and information materials (GPX track), ID, insurance card, cash

Source: TVB Wilder Kaiser

Description

Start this tour at the 'Lanzenweg' in Going.

Follow the Lanzenweg and after approx. 200 metres turn left onto hiking trail no. 6 and follow the path through meadows and forests until you reach the Hollenauer Kreuz. After a short rest on the small bench at the Hollenauer Kreuz, follow trail no.7, the Wilder Kaiser always at your back, until you reach the Astberg lake, the "Kaiser’s Mirror" and enjoy it in its full splendor.

Take the same route back: hiking trail no. 7 from Astberg to Hollenauer Kreuz; hiking trail no. 6 from Hollenauer Kreuz to the starting point "Lanzenweg".

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Blattlalm at the Astberg
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Going am Wilden Kaiser
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Blattlalm at the Astberg
Inn Hollenauer Kreuz
Opening hours:Open today
Place: Going am Wilden Kaiser
: Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Inn Hollenauer Kreuz

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
KaiserJet or Postbus stops “Going Dorf”.
More information at: www.wilderkaiser.info
Parking
Public car park Center, Going (752 m) – free

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