Winter hiking trail Knapplhütte

moderate Winter hiking trails · Haus-Aich-Gössenberg

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 8.24 km
Duration: 02:30 h
Ascent: 380 m
Descent: 380 m
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The tour

Winter hiking in front of a stunning mountain landscape.The route leads from the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner (Gumpenberg) along a signposted winter hiking trail to the Knapplhütte and the mountain station of the chairlift "Höfi-Express 1". Therefore, one route (uphill or downhill) can also be covered with the chairlift.

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner (Gumpenberg), follow the path uphill past the deer enclosure and ski lift to the Knapplhütte hut. ATTENTION: The path partly crosses the ski slope. The way back is the same.

Alternative suggestion: Ascent with the chair lift "Höfi-Express 1" and then follow the path down to the Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner.

Getting there

Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) to Ruperting - from there follow the signs to Gumpenberg to Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner or chair lift "Höfi-Express".

Link to google maps

The starting point at Gumpenberg is not accessible by public transport.
Parking

parking area at the lift "Höfi-Express"

Link to google maps

Start
Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner at Gumpenberg
Destination
Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner at Gumpenberg
Equipment
In winter, caution is advised even on seemingly easy hikes. In shady areas, the ground can be slightly icy, and there may be avalanche danger below slopes. Mountaineering is therefore primarily a matter of personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourist associations and avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.

Your equipment should ideally include:
  • Ankle-high, warm shoes. Waterproof, warm shoes with a treaded sole are ideal. Optional: Gaiters for additional snow protection.
  • A hood and warm clothing, ideally layered. Don't forget a change of clothes for longer winter hikes: a wind and waterproof jacket and trousers.
  • A small backpack with a warm drink in a thermos and snacks as needed
  • Sun protection
  • Cell phone
  • First aid kit
  • Optional: crampons/snow spikes (snow chains for shoes), telescopic hiking poles for better grip and balance.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
14°C
at noon
19°C
in the evening
16°C
Fair in the early morning, later variable with frequent showers.
in the morning
12°C
at noon
16°C
in the evening
12°C
Starting fair, later scattered showers and finally widespread rain.
in the morning
11°C
at noon
16°C
in the evening
14°C
Rain diminishing gradually and dry periods developing in the afternoon.

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