Gamskarspitz

From Bottinghaus, take the road up to the right and in about 10 minutes you will reach a crossroads where the beautiful forest trail begins. At first, the trail leads leisurely through the old high forest with striking gnarled spruces, larches and Swiss stone pines, crosses some clearings and then soon reaches the edge of the forest. The path now becomes steeper through the battle zone of the forest, where only the occasional small larch tree between the extensive fields of alpine roses offers attractive motifs. After an one hour walk, you reach the Pleschnitzzinken hut, which is not staffed, and can enjoy the magnificent view of the Enns Valley, Stoderzinken and Dachstein. You then hike comfortably over the gently rising grassy ridge up to the summit cross. Continue in the same direction (or increasingly south-west) along the narrowing ridge to the summit of the Scheibleck (2117 m). The path to the Gamskarspitz (directly uphill to the south along the ridge) climbs another 400 meters, is rocky and more suitable for experienced hikers. However, the view from the summit of the Gamskarspitz (or Schober) is absolutely rewarding! Return to the Pleschnitzzinken along the same route. From there, descend along the other side of the ridge via the Galsterbergeralm, which also serves as a refreshment stop.

This hike is especially recommendable during the time of the alpine roses bloom.

Unfortunately, there is no public transportation to Bottinghaus

Bottinghaus

Safety information Safety on the mountainside: changes in the weather, sudden fall in temperature, thunder storms, wind, fog and snow fields are all objective dangers and require the correct behaviour whilst underway. The landlords of the huts are all very knowledgeable about the mountains and can give you good tips about the weather and the routes. Insufficient equipment, exaggerated opinion of ones capabilities, frivolousness, poor health condition and a false evaluation of the situation can lead to a critical situation. In thunder storms: summits, crest-sites and safety rope aids are to be avoided.

If something should happen call following emergency numbers:No. 140 - the number for all Alpine Emergencies in all of AustriaNo. 112 - European emergency call GSM emergency-call-service