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Alpentraversale 4

Glocknerhaus - Wiener Höhenweg - Salmhütte - Glorerhütte - Lucknerhaus - Lucknerhütte

Also in Kärnten, Austria

Hiking Difficult

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
1.2 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
22˚
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This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and September. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 15 km, 1290 vertical metres of ascent and 1206 vertical metres of descent.

Großglockner
Großglockner Photo: DAV
Salmhütte
Salmhütte Photo: DAV
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Description

Abstieg zum Margaritzenstausee und via Wiener Höhenweg zur Salmhütte (Nr. 741). Weiter über Glorerhütte und Abstieg zum Lucknerhaus mit Gegenanstieg zur Lucknerhütte.

Difficulty

Difficult

Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between June and September

Features

  • Alpine

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