Geological hiking trail Gumpeneck

moderate Themed walks · Naturpark Sölktäler

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 10.5 km
Duration: 04:30 h
Ascent: 900 m
Descent: 900 m
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The tour

The structure of the geological hiking trail with its 24 stations is divided into two parts:

The first section (stations 1-14) leads from the Gumpenalm along the western edge of the Krrand and offers a magnificent view of the mountain landscape of the Sölktäler and Ennstal. It is the magnificent view that makes it possible to experience individual phases of the last 500 million years "live".

The second section (stations 15-24) runs through the interior of the Kars back to the Gumpenalm. The stations of this part of the route point to numerous characteristic terrain and geological features and show that geological processes are still taking place and are visible. - Geology lives"

Turn-by-turn directions
Approach to the starting point of the hiking trail: From the parking lot in the direction of Gumpeneck past the “Schönwetterhütte” to the Gumpenalm (approx. 1.5 hours) Geological circular hiking trail.

From the Gumpenalm, follow the hiking trail to the Gumpeneck as far as station 14, then turn left towards Gumpenkar and hike back towards the Gumpenalm.
Getting there
From the A10: turn off at Altenmarkt (exit 63) in the direction of Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here take the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern follow the signs to the nature park.

From the A9: turn off at Selzthal (exit 69) towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen follow the B320 to Espang. There turn towards Niederöblarn/Naturpark Söltäler.

For the hike: In the center of Stein an der Enns turn towards St. Nikolai. After approx. 4.5 km, just before Großsölk, turn left to the Koller farmstead.
Arrival at Stein/Enns train station with ÖBB.
Cab Stefan Mayer: +43 676 54 09 858

Valley bus from July 5 to September 7, 2025 - this makes crossings in the Sölktäler Nature Park possible. You can also travel comfortably by train and the valley bus will take you to the starting point of your hike. Click here for the timetable.
Parking
Parking lot at Koller farm.
Start
Car park Gehöft Koller
Destination
Gumpenalm
Equipment
In the area of the Gumpenalm you can meet free-roaming grazing cattle. Caution is required, especially with dogs.

Weather changes, rapid drop in temperature, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow fields are objective dangers and require the right behavior on the way. Hut keepers are experienced mountain connoisseurs, they can give good tips on the weather and the course of the trail. Lack of equipment, overestimation of one's own abilities, carelessness, poor physical condition and a wrong assessment can lead to critical situations. During thunderstorms: avoid peaks, ridges and rope belays at all costs.

GPS data and orientation aids: Available GPS data - as well as hiking maps - are only an orientation aid, since they can never represent an exact image or the richness of detail of a path in reality. Especially in the case of danger spots, it must therefore always be decided in the end on the basis of the conditions on site whether and how the further course of the path looks like.

In case of emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers:
No. 140 - for alpine emergencies - Austria-wide
No. 112 - Euro emergency call GSM emergency call service

Take rainproof and warm clothes and enough water, possibly also a snack, wear shoes with non-slip profile soles. A first aid kit should also be in your backpack.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
13°C
at noon
20°C
in the evening
17°C
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
in the morning
14°C
at noon
20°C
in the evening
16°C
Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
in the morning
13°C
at noon
17°C
in the evening
14°C
A chance of sunny periods in the morning, then widespread rain will build up.

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