Long-distance hike Stage 7: Franz-Senn-Hut - Starkenburger Hut

Neustift im Stubaital / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 15.0 km
Duration: 7:00 h

Stage 7: Franz-Senn-Hut - Starkenburger Hut

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 15.0 km
  • Duration: 7:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:749 hm
  • Elevation downhill:663 hm
Highest point2,571 m

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Description

FRANZ-SENN-HUT– STARKENBURGER HUT
Ascent/Descent:      ⬆ 749 Hm  ⬇ 663 Hm
Time required: 7 hours
Length: 15 km
Lowest point: 2.143 m
Highest point: 2.571 m

Follow the signposts to the Starkenburger Hut. Heading past the turn-offs to the Rinnensee and Horntalerjoch, the trail leads high above the Oberberg Valley. Crossing the Villergrube (partially secured), you will reach the Seducker Hochalm (food and drink served) after 2 ½ hours and the Sendersjöchl after another 2 ½ hours (with a steep final ascent). Then take the path alongside the ridge to the Seejöchl. Follow the signposts to the Starkenburger Hut, past the turn-off to the Schlickerscharte. After approx. 7 hours, you will have reached the Starkenburger Hut, your destination for this stage.

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