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Gerhard Pilz
Via the Kaltenbachseen to the Deneck
střední Hiking · Naturpark Sölktäler
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Trasa: 7.5 km
Doba trvání: 05:30 h
Výstup: 850 m
Sestup: 850 m
Nejlepší roční období
Leden
Únor
Březen
Duben
Květen
Červen
Červenec
Srpen
Září
Říjen
Listopad
Prosinec
Túra
This attractive mountain tour is also a highly recommended family hike, as it can also be done in stages.
Above the Kaltenbachalm, at the sharp bend in the road, there is a small parking lot. From there, the trail leads over the stream and then in many serpentines up to the first Kaltenbachsee lake. Past the Lower Kaltenbachsee and on to the Middle Kaltenbachsee. Only slightly steeper uphill to the Upper Kaltenbachsee and over the Etrachboden and the Schafspitze to the Deneck. When the alpine roses are in bloom, the slopes are a sea of flowers, and the yellow gentian can also be found here.
Above the Kaltenbachalm, at the sharp bend in the road, there is a small parking lot. From there, the trail leads over the stream and then in many serpentines up to the first Kaltenbachsee lake. Past the Lower Kaltenbachsee and on to the Middle Kaltenbachsee. Only slightly steeper uphill to the Upper Kaltenbachsee and over the Etrachboden and the Schafspitze to the Deneck. When the alpine roses are in bloom, the slopes are a sea of flowers, and the yellow gentian can also be found here.
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From the Kaltenbachalm parking lot, you hike along serpentines to the first Kaltenbachsee lake and on to the middle Kaltenbachsee lake. Above the tree line, the trail leads over a long slope up to the Upper Kaltenbachsee. This lake already has a distinctly alpine character, but is a wonderful place to linger.
However, the next destinations are no less attractive: on the left bank, the trail climbs steeply over a rocky spur into a small cirque. A gushing stream is the next point of reference, as the trail leads over a short but steep rocky shoulder up to the Etrachböden. This is a gently structured, wide plateau with a magnificent panoramic view of the Tauern peaks. The view down to the lakes and the striking hairpin bends of the Sölkpass road is impressive and clearly shows the difference in altitude that has already been overcome. Up here, it's easy to keep up; small streams cut through the meadows, which are divided by gentle crests.
Summit conquerors follow the trail to the right-hand ridge, descend briefly into a depression, cross rugged terrain (marked) and ascend on the south-west side to the large summit cross.
Return along the same path. Sticks are certainly an advantage on this hike - be careful in wet conditions.
However, the next destinations are no less attractive: on the left bank, the trail climbs steeply over a rocky spur into a small cirque. A gushing stream is the next point of reference, as the trail leads over a short but steep rocky shoulder up to the Etrachböden. This is a gently structured, wide plateau with a magnificent panoramic view of the Tauern peaks. The view down to the lakes and the striking hairpin bends of the Sölkpass road is impressive and clearly shows the difference in altitude that has already been overcome. Up here, it's easy to keep up; small streams cut through the meadows, which are divided by gentle crests.
Summit conquerors follow the trail to the right-hand ridge, descend briefly into a depression, cross rugged terrain (marked) and ascend on the south-west side to the large summit cross.
Return along the same path. Sticks are certainly an advantage on this hike - be careful in wet conditions.
Příjezd
Branch off from the Ennstalbundesstraße B320 at Pruggern to Sölktäler. From Stein an der Enns to the Großsölktal and further to St. Nikolai. From there across the Sölkpass to the Kaltenbach Alm.
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.
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.
Parkování
Kaltenbach Alm
Začátek
Kaltenbach Alm on the Ennstal side of the Sölkpass road
Cíl
Deneck
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.
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.
Tipy autora
SummitLynx- Your digital summit and hut book - available worldwide and always with you!
Další informace a odkazy
Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/mountainguides
For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office - Sölktäler Nature Park Information Center:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
mailto:info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
The brochure “Schladming-Dachstein Hiking” is available in all information offices in the region.
For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office - Sölktäler Nature Park Information Center:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
mailto:info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
The brochure “Schladming-Dachstein Hiking” is available in all information offices in the region.
Předpověď počasí
Vybrat datum
Some clouds in the morning, lateron much sunshine and hardly any clouds
Mostly cloudy through the day with a chance of occasional sunny spells.
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
