Hut hike from Ursprungalm near Schladming in Austria – 3 or 4 days
Level: T2 with sections T3
Period: Mid June – mid September
Hiking times mentioned below are adjusted to hiking with kids.
Day 1: Park the car at Parkplatz Ursprungalm (1610 m) and hike to the Ignaz-Mattishütte (1986 m) – 3,3 km, 2:00, ↑ 380 m, level: T1/T2. This is a good option if you have a late afternoon start.
Day 2: Hike from the Ignaz-Mattishütte towards the Fahrlechhütte (1648 m) at the Duisitzkarsee, passing through rolling landscapes. This part of the route includes some steeper downhill sections – 4,9 km, 2:30, ↑ 170 m, ↓ 510 m, level: T2/T3. Hike on to the Keinprechthütte (1850 m) – 4,5 km, 2:30 ↑ 370 m, ↓ 150 m, level: T2/T3. The first section to the Keinprechthütte winds through forested paths and open alpine pastures. The trail climbs gradually, and is a comfortable hike with a mix of shaded forest paths and rocky, panoramic viewpoints.
Day 3: Hike from the Keinprechthütte to the Giglachseehütte – 7.4 km, 5:00, ↑ 650 m, ↓ 570 m. Level: T2/T3. The trail from the Keinprechthütte climbs steadily towards the Rotmandlspitze. Expect steep and rocky sections, but the well-marked path provides solid footing. After reaching the Rotmandlspitze summit, the trail gradually descends to the Giglachsee.
Stay the night in the Giglachseehütte to make it a 4 day trip. Or hike on to the car in Ursprungalm – 2,5 km, 1:00, ↓ 350 m. Level: T1/T2.
Please note: This is one of our hiking plans. This hike has not been checked by ourselves. Please recheck the route if you plan to do this hike.
