Gesäuse

Johnsbach - Kölblwirt

Best ski tours in Gesäuse

Festkogel 2269 m

Johnsbach - Kölblwirt Gesäuse Austria
- Length of ascent5,5 km
- ascent1430 m
- duration6-8 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦♦◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦◊
Festkogel is a very attractive ski tour between the rocks with a breathtaking view of the whole Gesäuse and the Enns valley. From the parking (of the Hesshütte), nearby the restaurant and Hotel Kölblwirt towards the waterfall along the trail. Continue through a steep narrow rock ditch towards the tower Schneekarturm. Around the tower until the last part of the climb. By frequent crossing of steep slopes, the Festkogel is recommended a ski trip in stable conditions.
Lugauer 2206 m

Johnsbach - Kölblwirt Gesäuse Austria
- Length of ascent11 km
- ascent1680 m
- duration6,5-8,5 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦♦♦
- Technical difficulty ♦♦♦◊
Lugauer is a distinctive mountain rightfully called Styrian Matterhorn. Ascent is long, due to elevation and length, so it is good fitness advantage. Excellent experience promises a conclusion ascent over the forest. Finish on the ridge in the crampons.
Gsuchmauer 2116 m

Johnsbach - Kölblwirt Gesäuse Austria
- Length of ascent6,5 km
- ascent1150 m
- duration4-6 h
- Fitness difficulty ♦♦◊◊
- Technical difficulty ♦♦◊◊
Gsuchmauer is a famous classic ski tour from the Johnsbach Valley. First on a forest road and on alpine pasture turn left in S direction to rock. After a clear line from the valley to the ridge and further right upwards. Beautiful view of Lugauer, Hochtor and Blaseneck. At the descent, follow the ascent route.

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