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Kerschkern - The favorite in the Triebener Tauern

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 10,7 km

Time 3:15 h

Uphill 996 hm

Downhill 996 hm

Highest point 2202 m

The Kerschkern is one of the most popular ski touring areas in the Niedere Tauern due to its rather gentle ascent. With the start and finish at the Bergerhube, the Styrian culinary delights are not neglected after the ski tour.

This ski tour also offers numerous variations and is very popular for this reason. In the area of the Hahnenkamm, nature enchants us on the ascent with the white decoration of the mountain scenery by the Anraum, also known locally as frost.

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From Vienna (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

Take the A2 towards Graz.
At 161-St. Michael junction, change to the S36 towards Judenburg.
Exit at Judenburg-Ost.
Continue on the B114 towards Trieben/Hohentauern.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

From Graz (approx. 1.5–2 hours):

Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
Exit at 100-Trieben.
Continue on the B114 towards Judenburg.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

Take the A10 towards Villach.
At exit 63-Altenmarkt, change to the B320 towards Radstadt/Schladming.
Continue via Schladming to Liezen.
Join the A9 towards Graz.
Exit at 100-Trieben.
Continue on the B114 towards Judenburg.
In Trieben, turn into the Triebental valley.
Follow the road to the end of the valley to the Bergerhube (parking available).

From the Bergerhube, we first follow a forest road that leads us in a south-easterly direction. After the first bridge, we branch off to the right and walk along a hollow path through the forest along the Grünbach stream. We soon reach a forest road again, which takes us to the idyllically situated and unmanaged Schaunitzalm.

The ascent continues slightly uphill to Schaunitztörl, where we keep left towards Krugtörl, where a short, rocky step awaits us. From here, we continue along the ridge with wonderful panoramic views up to the summit cross of the 2,225 m high Kerschkern. The descent is via the ascent route. Please note the winter markings!

a stop at the Bergerhube for a warm soup after the tour is definitely recommended

Unfortunately, this tour cannot be reached by public transport.