Mountain hikes Hiking on the Hirzer

Wattenberg / Tuxer Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 18.0 km
Duration: 8:00 h

The 360° view from the Hirzer makes up for the long ascent.

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 18.0 km
  • Duration: 8:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:1,368 hm
  • Elevation downhill:1,368 hm
Highest point2,719 m

Starting point

Gasthaus Haneburger

Finishing point

Gasthaus Haneburger
  • Fitness level 5 / 6

Best time of year

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Source: Hall Wattens

Description

This route, frequently used in winter, offers pure solitude in summer. You should have a bit of orientation skills, as the summit destination is not signposted except for a sign at the Povers Alm and the markings are heavily faded. Cairns reliably mark the way.

Getting here

  • Parking

    Enough parking spaces just before the Gasthof Hanneburger

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