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Stage 06 Luchs Trail Johnsbach – Ennstalerhütte (difficult)

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 22,6 km

Time 8:25 h

Uphill 1658 hm

Downhill 1050 hm

Highest point 1544 m

On a more challenging and spectacular route into Austria’s Yosemite!

Challenging route via Gsengscharte and Haindlkarhütte

⚠️ Warning! This route is undeniably beautiful, but it surpasses all other stages of the Luchs Trail in terms of difficulty. The ascent to the Gsengscharte follows a black-marked mountain trail and includes a short section secured with ropes. Therefore, only experienced hikers with excellent surefootedness and a strong head for heights should attempt this variant.

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More information

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On , a variant route via the Gsengscharte and Haindlkarhütte is described (total hiking time: 5 hours 15 minutes). While undeniably beautiful, this route surpasses all other stages of the Luchs Trail in terms of difficulty. The ascent to the Gsengscharte follows a black-marked mountain trail and includes a short section secured with ropes. It is therefore suitable only for experienced hikers who are absolutely surefooted and free from vertigo — undertaken at their own responsibility and ris

It is recommended to contact the Trail Info & Booking Center before making a reservation.

Timetable inquiry at www.oebb.at or www.busbahnbim.at

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

Parking facilities are available at the respective starting points, which are subject to a charge, especially in the Gesäuse National Park area.

Further information

Tip: Please leave a note in your car with your telephone number and the date of your return, together with a note that you are on a hike lasting several days. The mountain rescue service will thank you!

Trail Angels GmbH
Obervellach 15, 9821 Obervellach
Phone: +43 4782 93 093
Website: bookyourtrail.com/trail/luchs-trail

Gesäuse Tourism Association
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont
Phone: +43 3613 211 60 10
Email: info@gesaeuse.at
Website: www.gesaeuse.at

Mostviertel Tourismus GmbH
Töpperschloss Neubruck
Neubruck 2/10, 3283 Scheibbs
Phone: +43 7482 20 444
Email: info@mostviertel.at

Steyr & National Park Region Tourism Association
Stadtplatz 27, 4400 Steyr
Info Office: Reichraming
Phone: +43 7252 53 229 40
Email: reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at
Website: www.steyr-nationalpark.at