From Johnsbach to the Heßhütte
Classic hike in the Gesäuse National Park to the Heßhütte at the foot of the Hochtor.
Ascent:
* from GH Kölbl in Johnsbach on route 601 in 3 h
* from the Kummerbrücke car park on trail no. 660 via the waterfall trail in 3.5 hrs (oldest insured trail in the Ennstal Alps and one of the most beautiful hut ascents in Styria)
* through Hartelsgraben via Sulzkaralm and Sulzkarhund on trail nr. 665 or 601 in 5 h
TRANSITION/TOURS/SUMMIT:
* to the Haindlkarhütte via "Peternpfad" in 4 h
* Zinödl (2.191 m) Panorama circular trail no. 662 in 3 h
* Planned peak (2,117 m) via route no. 663 in 2 h
* High gate (2,369 m) via trail no. 664 - Josefinensteig - in 2.5 h, descent via snow-hole pillars
Tours in the Hochtor area are climbing (I+) and only recommended for experienced climbers!
Parking spaces at the starting points.
What the weather will be like
Admont (635m)
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
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