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Hexensteig - Hexenturm

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 4,6 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 690 hm

Downhill 683 hm

Highest point 2165 m

The Hexensteig is an alpine ridge trail with via ferrata sections that runs directly between Natterriegel and Hexenturm. As an exciting alternative to the normal route through the Rosskar, it offers breathtaking views, varied rock formations, and an alpine atmosphere—ideal for sure-footed mountaineers looking for a little adventure.

The Hexensteig (difficulty B/C) is a marked, partially secured route that leads from the Admonterhaus over the ridge to the Rosskarscharte and on to the Hexenturm. The tour combines walking terrain with short climbing sections (up to II+), which are made easier by steel cables. The ridge route is particularly attractive, offering spectacular views of the Bärenkar and the surrounding peaks. Those who still have the strength and desire can reach the summit of the Hexenturm (2,172 m) in a few minutes from the exit point – a rewarding conclusion with panoramic views. Total walking time: approx. 3 hours.

Topo at: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/hexensteig-hexenturm/

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A9 Phyrnautobahn to exit Ardning/Admont and from there past Frauenberg, about 10 km to Admont. Via the B146 (Gesäuse Bundesstraße) from the west further into the Gesäuse. from Admont via the B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

Or via Leoben, Vordernberg and Eisenerz to Hieflau and from there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse. From Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

A1 Westautobahn to exit Ybbs and from there south through Scheibbs, Lunz am See, Göstling an der Ybbs and Palfau to Hieflau. From there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse, from Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

We start at the Admonterhaus and follow trail no. 634 to the start of the Hexensteig. After about 50 meters, we climb northward along the first safety equipment (A) to the main ridge. Over a steep rock edge (B, then I-), we reach a grassy ridge, which we follow slightly leftward to the foot of the tower structure. On the south side, we ascend via a ramp (A), climb down briefly (A/B), and reach the climbing log. The key section (B/C) leads us into a striking gorge, from which we ascend about 60 meters over stepped terrain (A to B) to the tower gap. Then we keep slightly to the right over the ridge and follow an easy rock ridge (I-) to the Rosskarscharte, where we join the normal route.

👉 If you want to go further, follow the ridge to the summit of the Hexenturm (A/B, +130 m elevation gain).

Admont House 1723M

The view of Admont - from Buchauer Sattel on trail 636 via Grabneralm in 2.5 h - from Hall on trail 633 via Johannesbründl in 3 h - from Oberlaussa, Vorderzwiesel parking lot on trail 633 via Seeboden in 3.5 h t: +43 3613 35 52 www.alpenverein-admont.at/admonterhaus

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Gesäuse shared taxi

In the Gesäuse you are mobile even without your own car. A call to +43(0)3613/21 000-99 is all it takes: Within the operating hours (daily 08:00 - 20:00) you can get from May to October with the Gesäuse collective cab, vlg. Gseispur, to any destination in the Gesäuse, without any timetable or stops. Even a connection to the train stations Liezen, Selzthal and Kleinreifling is provided. Single trip per person € 9,50

Buchauer Sattel (subject to a fee)

Tourismusverband Gesäuse
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Austria
t: +43 3613 2116010
www.gesaeuse.at
Email: info@gesaeuse.at

Via ferrata equipment can be rented from Vasold Sport in Liezen: https://www.sport-vasold.at/bergsport-vasold-liezen/verleih/