Großer Knallstein 2.599 m
difficult Ski tour open terrain · Naturpark Sölktäler
High up - at almost 2,600 meters above sea level - this tour takes you to the Großer Knallstein. Passing the "Zum Gamsjäger" inn, cross the Bräualmbach bridge on the right and follow the forest path in the direction of the Kaltherberghütte. There you turn west, hike past the Klafterseen and over the steep ridge up to the summit. Please note the wildlife sanctuary zones.
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Ascent: From St. Nikolai past the inn "Gamsjäger" towards Bräualm, turn right onto the bridge over the Bräualmbach and continue along the forest path towards Kaltherberghütte. Follow the signposted route (bypass deer feeding) and turn west after the Kaltherberghütte, past Klafterseen to the south and over the steep ridge to the summit. Descent: the same as ascent.
Route: From B 320 follow the signs for Stein/Enns, Naturtpark Sölktäler. In the centre of Stein an der Enns, turn off in the direction of St. Nikolai. Parking at the beginning of the village.
Arrival at Stein/Enns railway station with ÖBB.
Mayer taxi company Phone: +43 676 60 28 107 or +43 676 54 09 858
Parking Lot at the beginning of the village.
Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site is your own responsibility. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services accept no liability based on the information provided.
- Check the weather and avalanche situation the evening before every ski tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at, avalanche cell phone: +43 664 8105928
- Don't go on a ski tour alone. It's more fun together anyway!
- Always behave in a risk-conscious manner and react to danger signs!
- Observe existing regulations, e.g. hunting and game reserves, reforestation or young growth areas.
- You should always have a fully charged cell phone with you. Have you also saved the emergency numbers? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, take out the SIM card and dial 112.
- Avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are essential in open terrain.
- Ski touring equipment consisting of skis/splitboard, skins, poles and possibly crampons.
- Food, warm drinks, spare clothing and a first aid kit.
- Choose your clothing according to the onion layer principle.
- Maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your cell phone or GPS device will also help you.
Mountain guide from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/bergführer
More information is available at the tourist office Schladming Dachstein - Info point Nature Park Sölktäler:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
Schladming-Dachstein Ski-Tours available at all information offices in the region.
