Peternscharte - Peternpfad - Peternscharte - Steirisch - Niederösterreichische Kalkalpen - Austria
Min / max altitude575m / 2026m
Duration1 day
Main facingNW
Route typeReturn the same way
Source

Details

From Gstatterboden train station, follow the road 2km W to the start of the trail (or 2 km E from the Johnsbach station). Follow the path to Haindlkarhütte.

From there, head E, where it is flat for a bit.

Then head up along the gulleys, and climb to the Peternscharte. There are a few steps of climbing (rated II), and walking on exposed ledges.

Descent

Same way, or down to Hesshütte. Also possible to combine with the Daschlgrat to Hochtor.

2 to 2.5 hours from Haindlkarhütte to Peternscharte.

Red markings along the way.

Careful of rock falls! Helmet can be useful.

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