Austrian long-distance hiking trail 01
| Long-distance hiking trail 01 | |
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 Outline sketch |
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| Data | |
| length | 1000 km |
| Markers | red-white-red 01 |
| Starting point | Rust or Perchtoldsdorf |
| Target point | Bregenz 47 ° 30 ′ 14.6 ″ N , 9 ° 44 ′ 21.5 ″ E |
| Type | Long-distance hiking trail |
| The highest point | Zugspitze (2941 m) |
| Lowest point | Rust (123 m) |
| Level of difficulty | demanding |
| season | summer |
| Months | June to September |
The Austrian long-distance hiking trail 01 (Northern Alpine Trail) was opened in 1975 as the first Austrian east-west long-distance hiking trail . It stretches from Lake Neusiedl and Vienna across the northern Limestone Alps to Bregenz on Lake Constance and measures around 1000 kilometers. It leads through seven Austrian federal states ( Burgenland , Lower Austria , Styria , Upper Austria , Salzburg , Tyrol and Vorarlberg ) and up to an altitude of almost 3000 meters.
General
The route is divided into 49 day tours in the associated guide of the Alpine Club, although the division is sometimes to be enjoyed with caution (e.g. it attaches importance to overnight stays in Alpine Club huts, even if the stages are therefore very unequal). As a rule, the guide's stage division is designed for experienced mountain hikers, although there is the possibility of a planned division or premature termination of almost all stages, as there are refuges or inns along the way. At 92 checkpoints you can - if you wish - obtain stamps, whereby you receive a hiking badge in bronze when you walk through 15 stages , half of the way one in silver, and when you walk the entire route the hiking badge in gold. The Nordalpenweg 01 is part of the European E4 alpine long-distance hiking trail , from Admont to the Riemannhaus and between Lamsenjochhütte and Wolfratshauser Hütte it is accompanied by the Via Alpina and through Tyrol also by the Adlerweg .
The exposed part way require the entire Route between Schneeberg (Lower Austria) and the High Freschen (Vorarlberg) repeatedly surefootedness and head for heights and some are only recommended for safe weather conditions. When iced over, crampons, ice ax and climbing rope may be necessary, although the route itself does not require any technical aids. Alpine equipment such as sturdy shoes , a bivouac sack and sufficient water supplies ( springs are often rare in the limestone Alps ) are strongly recommended. It is also recommended that at least the key stages be accompanied. Most of the stages are best done between June and October, with many refuges in the high alpine region only open in July, August and September. Planned bivouacking or camping in the alpine wasteland is conceivable in some places within the framework of the (regionally different) legal regulations, but the necessary equipment represents an additional burden that should not be underestimated on demanding high mountain stages, which should be considered.
The division of the following sections, their kilometers and walking times are taken from the guide von Wurst, Rachoy, Messeritsch, 1978.
From Lake Neusiedl or from the Vienna Woods to the Rax
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Starting from Eastern Austria there are two alternative routes that merge on the Raxalpe. The Burgenland route begins in Rust on Lake Neusiedl (123 m) and leads over the Rosaliengebirge (748 m) and the Semmering (985 m) to the Raxalpe (2007 m). These are consistently simple lowland and low mountain walks.
The Vienna Route starts in Perchtoldsdorf near Vienna (265 m) and leads through the Vienna Woods over the Peilstein (718 m), the Hohe Mandling (969 m), the Dürre Wand (1155 m) and over the steep Fadensteig and the Fischerhütte (2049 m) on the Schneeberg (2075 m), the highest mountain in Lower Austria. Except when there is ice, the descent over the romantic Weichtalklamm is recommended. In the high alpine Schneeberg / Rax massif, surefootedness and a head for heights are an advantage, especially when climbing over the Wachthüttelkamm to the Rax, which follows the descent from Schneeberg in Höllental .
Both routes are around 140 kilometers long and require four to five days of walking.
Over the Styrian high plateau to the Erzberg
At the Karl-Ludwig-Haus (1804 m) on the Rax, the paths unite and lead over the insured Gamsecksteig to the Schneealpenstock (1903 m) with the Schneealpenhaus (1788 m). The normal route continues in a wide curve over the Hinteralmhaus (1446 m). Since this is currently closed, it is better to descend directly from the Schneealpenhaus to Neuberg (756 m) in the Mürz Valley .
On the other side of the valley, it is now easier to climb the Hohe Veitsch (1981 m) and reach the mighty Hochschwab massif (2277 m) via the Seebergsattel (1254 m). This already has an extremely high alpine character. The main route does not pose any technical challenges, but in poor conditions you can still get into difficulties. In particular, the scenic side route over the Hohe Weichsel (Aflenzer Staritzen, 2006 m) requires good weather conditions. The main route leads from the Seebergsattel via the Voisthaler Hütte (1654 m) and the Schiestlhaus (2153 m) to the Hochschwab summit. From this one descends over extensive alpine pastures and the Sonnschienhütte (1523 m) to Eisenerz (769 m).
The stage length is around 140 kilometers, the required walking time six days.
Through the Gesäuse Mountains to Spital am Pyhrn
From Eisenerz it goes back over flatter terrain to Radmer an der Stube (729 m). On the ascent to the Gesäuse mountains, surefootedness is again required, as a very steep rubble channel on the Lugauer (2206 m) has to be overcome. Then it goes more comfortably over unique alpine and rocky landscapes to the Hesshütte (1699 m). The following descent to Johnsbach (763 m) allows intrepid visitors to visit the mountaineers cemetery there.
The further route via the Mödlinger Hütte (1521 m) and the Oberst-Klinke-Hütte (1486 m) leads to Admont im Gesäuse (641 m), where the largest monastery library in the world is located in the local baroque monastery . From the Oberst-Klinke-Hütte to Admont, you can also choose a recommended secondary route over the so-called Riffel (2106 m), whereby a head for heights is essential here. The route is dangerous when wet. The descent to Admont is very steep and long here. You can easily get to Spital am Pyhrn (647 m) via a saddle that is now flatter again at Pyhrgasgatterl (1308 m).
The total distance is around 100 kilometers and requires four days of walking.
Through the Dead Mountains to Lake Hallstatt
It continues to the valley station of the Wurzeralmbahn (807 m). The following ascent through the ski area to the Warscheneck (2389 m) is only beautiful in the uppermost area due to the human interventions, which is why an ascent with the funicular or an alternative route is definitely recommended. From Warscheneck you descend via the Zellerhütte (1575 m) to Vorderstoder and then Hinterstoder (585 m). This is followed by the ascent to the main stick of the Dead Mountains . Via the Prielschutzhaus (1420 m) there is the possibility of taking an alternative route over the Großer Priel (2515 m), the highest peak in the area. Surefootedness and a head for heights are required here, especially when there is a year-round snowfield to be crossed that covers the meager remainder of a glacier . Otherwise it is easier to walk over the Temelbergsattel (2082 m) to the Pühringerhütte (1638 m) on the Elmsee ; a place of unusual scenic beauty, probably the most impressive place on the route so far. In the Dead Mountains, “easy” means that the route does not present any technical difficulties, but the paths are very long and risky in fog , as there is a risk of falling into one of the numerous sinkholes . There is also a lack of water, which is why you should bring water supplies with you in Hinterstoder. It continues very nicely via the Albert-Appel-Haus (1638 m) to the Loserhütte (1497 m). Via the Blaa-Alm (894 m) you climb the slopes of the Sandling (1717 m) and finally reach Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt (500 m).
The distance to be covered is around 120 km and can be covered in around five days of walking.
Through the Dachstein and Tennen Mountains into the Salzach Valley
Here the path divides into a simpler variant and the high alpine route over the Dachstein plateau . The latter is difficult and only recommended in good conditions and surefootedness. On the first one you go over the Theodor-Körner-Hütte (1466 m) and the Hofpürglhütte (1705 m) to Lungötz in the Lammertal (1828 m). This is followed by an easier alpine hike along the foot of the Tennengebirge over the Dr. Heinrich Hackel Hut (1526 m) to Werfen (548 m) in the Salzach Valley .
The high-alpine variant leads from Bad Goisern on the shores of Lake Hallstatt to Hallstatt (511 m), a famous place where finds from the older Iron Age were found and an idyllic location. This is where the ascent to the Dachstein massif begins , where it is easy to get to the Simonyhütte (2206 m). The easiest way over the Hoßwandscharte (2197 m) and the Adamekhütte (2196 m) to the Hofpürglhütte (1705 m) is already demanding and requires good conditions. The original main path leads over Hallstätter Glacier , Steinerscharte and Gosau Glacier to the Adamekhütte, alternatively you can climb the Hohe Dachstein (2995 m) from Hallstatt Glacier , whereby glacier equipment and experience are necessary for the last two variants . From the Hofpürgelhütte the path leads to Lungötz, where the two variants come together.
The length of this section is about 100 kilometers which can be covered in four to five days of walking.
To the Hochkönig and across the Steinerne Meer to the Saalach
From Werfen there is again a normal variant that everyone can trust, and a high-alpine variant over the Hochkönigstock. This is extremely dangerous in fog and should only be climbed in good conditions. From Werfen (548 m) you can reach the Franz-Eduard-Matras-Haus on the summit of the Hochkönig (2941 m) in an ascent of 2,400 meters via the Ostpreußenhütte (1,628 m) - where there is a recommended option to share the strenuous ascent. . The highest point on the official route of this long-distance hiking trail is reached here.
The following transition into the Steinerne Meer to the Riemannhaus (2177 m) is with short glacier crossings where there is no risk of crevasses , uninsured easy climbing and ten to twelve hours of walking over the Wildalmkirchl bivouac (2457 m), which is about two thirds of the Without any other huts along the way, one of the key stages of the entire long-distance hiking trail 01 is reached.
The main variant, on the other hand, leads from Werfen via the Erichhütte (1546 m) to Maria Alm (802 m), from where you have to climb again to the Riemannhaus. It continues on easier paths via the Ingolstädter Haus (2119 m) to Lofer (626 m) in the Saalachtal .
The distance of this stage is around 90 kilometers and requires four days of walking.
Through the Loferer Mountains and Kaiser Mountains to Kufstein
The following stages to Kufstein do not present any technical difficulties and can be walked without any problems even in moderate conditions. From Lofer you can reach the Steinplatte ski area (1360 m) via the Loferer Alm (1348 m ) and continue to the Straubinger Haus (1598 m).
From Lofer to the Steinplatte there is also a difficult variant through the Loferer Steinberge via the Schmidt-Zabierow-Hütte (1966 m) and the Waidringer Nieder (2372 m), which is exposed and has unsecured climbing spots. This is definitely recommended, but also a big detour.
After the descent from Straubinger Haus to Erpfendorf (634 m), we recommend the beautiful route over the Prostalm (1180 m), although the official guide provides for a road hike to Kirchdorf in Tirol (641 m) to Griesenau (719 m). Here you climb into the Kaiser Mountains and after a while you reach the Stripsenjochhaus (1580 m), leaving out the peaks of the Wilder Kaiser . Through the idyllic Kaisertal you will soon reach Kufstein am Inn (504 m).
The length of this section is around 100 kilometers and can be covered in four days of walking.
Through Rofan and Karwendel to the Zugspitze
From Kufstein you climb to the idyllic Thiersee (617 m) and hike from there on endless forest roads over the Kaiserhaus (706 m) to Steinberg am Rofan (1010 m). Here you climb back into the high mountains, the Schafsteig over the Rofanspitze (2260 m) is insured, but very risky due to the exposure during thunderstorms. The guide suggests a bad weather alternative via the Bayreuther Hütte , which is, however, much longer and more strenuous.
Via the Erfurter Hütte (1834 m) you finally reach Maurach am Achensee (958 m) and then Pertisau am Achensee (952 m), from where you climb into the Karwendel Mountains. This area is beautiful, but sometimes used intensively for tourists and overcrowded. You cross the entire mountain range from east to west via Lamsenjochhütte (1953 m), Falkenhütte (1848 m) and Karwendelhaus (1765 m) and finally arrive at Scharnitz (964 m) near Mittenwald .
From Scharnitz you hike on to Leutasch-Obern (1166 m), where you have to decide whether you want to go over the more demanding Zugspitze or take the easier alternative. The latter leads over the Ehrwalder Alm (1640 m) to Ehrwald (994 m). The route leads through the middle of the Wetterstein Mountains via the Meilerhütte (2366 m) and the Reintal to the Knorrhütte (2051 m) and on to the Münchner Haus on the Zugspitze summit (2962 m), the highest point in Germany . From here it is difficult to descend to Ehrwald.
The distance to be covered is around 180 kilometers and requires six to eight days of walking.
On the Lechtaler Höhenweg to the Flexenpass
In its entirety, the Lechtaler Höhenweg is probably the most difficult section of this long-distance hiking trail. Several technically difficult, albeit insured, loop crossings, the strenuous daily stages and the rather sparse hut infrastructure all contribute to this. From Ehrwald it goes over the Fernpass (1209 m) and the Loreascharte (2315 m) to the Anhalter Hut (2042 m) and further over Pfafflar (1619 m) to the Hanauer Hut (1922 m), although a recommended, but heavier and longer variant over the Muttekopfhütte (1934 m) and the Muttekopf (2774 m). Continue over the difficult Dremelscharte (2434 m) to the Steinseehütte (2061 m). The Roßkarscharte (2408 m), which is also challenging for pure hikers , continues to the Württemberger Haus (2220 m). Via the partially exposed high path over the Großbergkopf (2612 m) you reach the Seescharte , where the path joins the European long-distance hiking trail E5 and together with it leads to the Memminger Hütte (2242 m) in a beautiful landscape.
This is followed by a further descent of around 600 meters in altitude into the Parseier valley and then a very strenuous and at the end also difficult ascent to the Grießlscharte (2632 m). From here it is not far to the Ansbacher Hütte (2376 m), although if you have stayed at the Memminger Hütte and started early, you can continue on the path. Alternatively, you can also climb the Parseierspitze (3036 m) from the Memminger Hütte by skipping the Grießlscharte and inserting an additional day , which requires climbing experience and a mountain rope. In this case, you will spend the night in the Augsburger Hut (2289 m). The next day you follow the difficult and exposed Augsburger Höhenweg to the Ansbacher hut.
Otherwise, continue from there along the exposed Thomas-Haas-Weg to the Kaiserjochhaus (2310 m) and the Leutkircher Hut (2251 m). Here you can decide whether to continue on the main route via the Ulmer hut (2285 m) and the Flexenpass (1773 m), or choose the alternative via the Stuttgarter hut (2310 m).
The length of this section is around 180 kilometers and requires six to eight days of walking.
From the Arlberg through the Bregenz Forest to Lake Constance
Both routes reunite in Zürs am Arlberg (1717 m), a pure winter sports resort with no summer infrastructure (no food!). From here you climb up to the Madlochjoch (2438 m) and continue down to the Ravensburger Hut (1948 m). Over the Spullersee you reach the Freiburger Hütte (1931 m) and then the Göppinger Hütte (2245 m) below the Hochlichtspitze (2600 m) via the difficult but bypassable Gehrengrat . Continue through the Bregenz Forest Mountains to the Biberacher Hütte (1846 m) and via Faschina to the village of Damüls (1428 m). Over the Alpe Portla (1710 m) it goes to the Hohe Freschen (2004 m) with the Freschenhaus (1840 m).
After the Binnelgrat , the high alpine character of the 01er finally ends, and it goes over alpine pastures and some alternative routes to Dornbirn (440 m), the largest city in Vorarlberg. From here you either take the footpath through the Rhine Valley or take the bus or train to Bregenz (400 m) on Lake Constance , the end point of the Northern Alpine Trail 01.
The distance to be covered is around 140 kilometers and requires six to seven days of walking.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Wurst, Robert; Rachoy, Werner; Messeritsch, Alois: From Lake Neusiedl to Lake Constance: The North Alpine Long Distance Hiking Trail 01 (paperback). Edition 2001, Styria (first edition 1978), currently out of print.
literature
- Erika and Fritz Käfer: Austrian long-distance hiking trail 01 (Northern Alpine Trail) - From Lake Neusiedl to Lake Constance . Austrian Alpine Association, Section Long-Distance Hikers, Graz 2018.
- Gerald Radinger: Northern Alpine Trail - From Vienna to Bregenz in 50 days . Kral Verlag, Berndorf 2016, ISBN 978-3-99024-319-0 .
- Robert Wurst, Werner Rachoy, Alois Messeritsch: From Lake Neusiedl to Lake Constance - North Alpine Long Distance Trail 01 . Styria, Graz 2001, ISBN 3-222-11798-5 (out of print).
- Axel N. Halbhuber: I'll go home then - 59 days in Austria's mountains . Amalthea, Vienna 2010, ISBN 978-3-85002-708-3 .
Web links
- Erika and Fritz Käfer in the Austrian Alpine Club : Northern Alpine Trail in the Long-Distance Hikers section (accessed on August 19, 2019)
- Österreichischer Volkssportverband : Austrian long-distance hiking trails - The "Northern Alpine Trail" (accessed on April 4, 2018)
- Harald Weissenbök: Harald am Nordalpenweg (accessed April 4, 2018)
- Harald Noedl: The Northern Alpine Trail - from Bregenz to Vienna in 38 days (accessed June 11, 2019)