Mountain hikes Sudetendeutsche

Matrei in Osttirol / Granatspitze Group
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 19.4 km
Duration: 10:00 h

A challenging mountain trail nestled between the Großglockner and the Großvenediger

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 19.4 km
  • Duration: 10:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:742 hm
  • Elevation downhill:486 hm
Highest point2,830 m

Starting point

Car park Großdorf

Finishing point

Car park Großdorf
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 4 / 6

Best time of year

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Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

Ascent by gondola lift to the Adlerlounge (2,405 m) – Kals-Matreier-Törl (2,207 m) – Hochtor (2,477 m) – Sudetendeutsche Hütte (2,650 m)

From the Adlerlounge to Kals-Matreier-Törl – descent approx. 30 mins. Trail 502 B runs from Kals-Matreier-Törl to the Hochtor, continuing westwards below the Kendlspitze and past the Dürrenfeldscharte (2,823 m). At the Hochtor, you can enjoy magnificent views in both directions: the Großglockner to the east and the Großvenediger to the west.

The route then continues as a typical ridge walk, where particular caution is advised. The barren, windswept Dürrenfeld is sure to captivate your senses and ends in the north at the pass of the same name. After a short, steep ascent and descent over rock (secured, but caution is advised!), you’ll reach the Gradötzkar, and via a few hollows and grassy ridges – a picture-perfect landscape shaped by the glacier – you’ll arrive at the Sudetendeutsche Hütte. It’s advisable to book your accommodation in advance.

For the return journey, you should check the operating times of the gondola lift.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus stop Kals a. G.Großdorf

  • Parking

    Car park Großdorf (at mountain railways)


Weather

Today

mainly clear
25°C/11°C
5%0.4l0 km/h

Tue

mainly clear
30°C/12°C
5%0l0 km/h

Wed

light rain showers
30°C/14°C
60%6.2l0 km/h
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