Mahdfeldalm circuit hike
easy Family hikes · Naturpark Sölktäler
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 5.6 km
Duration: 02:30 h
Ascent: 360 m
Descent: 360 m
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Turn-by-turn directions
From the parking lot on the Sölkpaßstrasse near Kaltenbachalm you hike down to the Winkleralmkehre. Here you follow the alp road to the right above the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte and walk in an arc through the cirque. You cross several ditches all the way to the Mahdfeldalm. Once there, you can enjoy the magnificent view of Deneck and the Großsölktal. You then climb a little steeper down through the forest to the Winkleralm, which also invites you to stop off.
Start
Car park Erzherzog Johann hut
Destination
Car park Erzherzog Johann hut
Equipment
Weather changes, rapid drops in temperature, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow fields are objective dangers and require the right behavior on the trail.
GPS data and orientation aidsLike hiking maps, available GPS data is only an orientation aid, as it can never provide an exact image or the level of detail of a route in reality. Particularly in the case of danger spots, it must therefore always be decided on the basis of the conditions on site whether and how the route should continue.
In an emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers: 140 - for alpine emergencies - Austria-wide no. 112 - Euro emergency call GSM emergency call service
A good backpack is helpful and for routes in alpine terrain a hood, gloves, a good jacket and trousers are part of the basic equipment. Good, waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection and sufficient drinks are essential. A flashlight, maps, a knife and a small first aid kit are also essential.
GPS data and orientation aidsLike hiking maps, available GPS data is only an orientation aid, as it can never provide an exact image or the level of detail of a route in reality. Particularly in the case of danger spots, it must therefore always be decided on the basis of the conditions on site whether and how the route should continue.
In an emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers: 140 - for alpine emergencies - Austria-wide no. 112 - Euro emergency call GSM emergency call service
A good backpack is helpful and for routes in alpine terrain a hood, gloves, a good jacket and trousers are part of the basic equipment. Good, waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection and sufficient drinks are essential. A flashlight, maps, a knife and a small first aid kit are also essential.
Author’s recommendation
Refreshment possibility at the Winkleralm.
SummitLynx- Your digital summit and hut book - available worldwide and always with you!
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Tips, hints and links
For more information, please contact the Schladming Dachstein Tourist Office Sölktäler Nature Park Information Office:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
naturpark@soelktaeler.com
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
Get the free Gröbminger Land / Sölktäler Nature Park hiking map at a scale of 1:40,000 with detailed tour descriptions on the back at the Sölktäler Nature Park office.
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
naturpark@soelktaeler.com
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
Get the free Gröbminger Land / Sölktäler Nature Park hiking map at a scale of 1:40,000 with detailed tour descriptions on the back at the Sölktäler Nature Park office.
Weather forecast
Date
Frequent snowfall, maybe mixed with rain around noon.
Mostly cloudy with light snowfall in the early morning and stronger snowfall towards evening.
Constant snowfall through the day. Slow-down towards evening.
