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Hoher Burgstall from Schlick Parkplatz

Schlick 2000

A magnificent yet demanding loop to Hoher Burgstal (one of the Stubai 7 summits)

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
21 km
Ascent
1.7 km
Descent
1.7 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
994 m
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
17˚
Hoher Burgstall from Schlick Parkplatz Map

Park your car or take a bus to Schlick Ski Area (parking free of charge). Starting on dirt road and couple hundred meters after you pass the ski lift turn left to the forest track. The track leads to Fronebenalm and Schlick Ski Lift middle station. Turn left to Galtalm where the narrow forest/mountain trail begins. After 1100m vertical meters you reach the Kreuzjoch restaurant and a ridge leading to Hoher Burgstall. While running you are surrounded by a magnificent views over the whole Stubaital and Kalkkögel mountain range. After reaching Hoher Burgstal you run down to a small valley of Schlick ski area with an easy and perfectly runnable downhill. There are several points where you can refill your flasks or bladders. 5 huts along the route and one "Quelle" right under Kreuzjoch.

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between May and November

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