Kerschbaumeralm bothy is located at 1902m altitude in Kerschbaumeralmtal, north west of the main area of the Lienz Dolomites. Surrounded by numerous peaks which are Alpine in scale (Kreuzkofel, Eisenschuß, Weittalsspitze, Simonskopf, Große and Kleine Gamswiesenspitze), yet at the same time providing open views to the north, to the Schober group.
Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation.
The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.
From the car park at Amlach forest tavern (690m) via the steeply ascending Goggsteig to the Gogghüttl. Then follow the flat path to the Klammbrückl. (You can park here too if you want to shorten the tour and spare yourself tackling the steep Goggsteig). Then continue on the well signposted path up to Kerschbaumeralm bothy.
Mit dem Bus bis zur Bushaltestelle "Amlach Dorfplatz".
Mit dem Auto über Amlach bis zum "Parkplatz Lienzer Dolomiten (Leisach)".
Parkplatz Rodelbahn Lienzer Dolomiten (Leisach)