Challenging high-altitude hike over the Kreuzjoch and the Lachtalscharte to the Gamshütte - with magnificent views and an alpine finale in Finkenberg!
Correct footwear (sole with a tread, firm hiking shoes)
Clothing (quickly drying, protection against wind, rain and cold)
Sunscreen – ATTENTION: strong sunlight in the mountains! Sunglasses, head protection, sunscreen with a high sun protection factor
First aid kit (gauze bandage, plaster)
Charged mobile phone
Drinks and food (drink plenty of fluid on hikes – but avoid alcohol!)
From Tux-Lanersbach on the gravel road (path 28) to the Höllensteinhütte. Ascent to the "Am Flach" (Tettensjoch/Kreuzjoch), from there turn right to the Elsalm and then on the AV trail 534 steeply ascending to the Lachtalscharte. Now crossing partly very steep slopes to the Gamshütte. Direct descent on the AV trail 534 to the Brunnhaus district in Finkenberg. Return by public bus.
TIP: From Tux-Lanersbach, the demanding trail 20 leads directly to the Kreuzjoch, walking time 2.5 h; entry: over the Hinteranger bridge and uphill, left shortly before house no. 509.
 
Day parking lot Tux-Center in Tux-Lanersbach or day parking lot Finkenberg Teufelsbrücke