Karl-Ludwig Hut – Hay dome loop from Hinternaßwald

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Karl-Ludwig Hut – Hay dome loop from Hinternaßwald

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hikers

Karl-Ludwig Hut – Hay dome loop from Hinternaßwald

07:57

18.2km

1,300m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.73 km for 177 m

After 4.98 km for 180 m

After 5.83 km for 7 m

After 12.8 km for 736 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

33 m

Hinternasswald Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Very large hiking car park, but even that was very busy today. From here you can start many hikes Habsburghaus, Schneealpenhaus, Windberg, Nasskamm, Lurgbauerhütte and much more

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5.03 km

Viewpoint

7.95 km

Karl-Ludwig Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

As a popular destination, this refuge offers everything a hiker's or climber's heart desires. But above all, the best food and the same view. A detour to the nearby peaks of Heukuppe or Predigtstuhl is a must!

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9.20 km

Hay dome

Highlight • Summit

At 2,007 meters, the Heukuppe is the highest peak on the Rax. It can be reached, for example, in a leisurely half-hour climb from the Karl-Ludwig-Haus. A stunning panorama awaits …

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10.7 km

Gamseck Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

The Gamseck 1857m, with summit cross is my destination of the hike today

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18.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

5.90 km

3.57 km

705 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

3.94 km

3.54 km

1.36 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

10°C

3°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

June 6, 2025,Drei Klettersteigtour von Hinternasswald

A strenuous tour with three via ferratas in one day from Hinternasswald. On the ascent, I tackled the Wildfährte (A-B), the Bärenloch (A-B), and on the descent, the Zahme Gamseck (A-B). The many meters of elevation, the abundance of loose scree, and the warmth accompanied me on this tour. I stopped for a break at the Karl Ludwig Haus! The …

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