Hochgolling - 2,862 m

moeilijk Hiking · Schladming

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Parcours: 18.36 km
Duur: 09:30 h
Beklimming: 1818 m
Afdaling: 1818 m
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Archduke Johann, the Styrian prince, undertook this hike on 28 August 1817 and wrote enthusiastically about it in his notes. We are also mesmerised by the hike and the view from the Hochgolling, the highest peak in the Niedere Tauern. The panoramic view from the summit is something special and we can recommend an early tour as the morning moods are unique. For experienced hikers, the summit of the Hochgolling is a rewarding mountain tour. First of all, this mountain impresses with its almost 1,200 metre almost vertical north face, dark and threatening, with a small ice field in the middle of the wall. The view from the summit is magnificent - especially to the south to the beautifully shaped summit of the Kasereck and the Preber, but also to the Dachstein and to the east, where the mountains stretch to the horizon and the Tauern Queen - the Hochalmspitze - probably steals the show from all the other peaks in the morning light.

From the Seeleiten car park, initially a forest path, then a hiking trail to Gollingwinkel, followed by an alpine trail. Surefootedness and a head for heights required. Take care on snowfields, especially in the morning when they are still frozen. Take food and drink with you!

Refreshment stops:

  • Almgasthaus Riesachfall
  • Golling hut

Experience points:

  • Steinriesental valley with the Gollinghütte hut
  • Natural amphitheatre ‘Götterplatz’ Gollingwinkel
  • Gollingscharte with a view of the Landawirsee lakes
  • Summit of the Hochgolling
Routebeschrijving

Trail head of the tour is at Seeleiten car park at the valley head of Untertal valley. From Almgasthaus Riesachfall inn you start your hike on the forest lane towards Gollinghütte. At first through a pine forest, later over a nice alpine meadow you hike to Untere Steinwendalm, where you pass by and soon reach Laberer Boden, an alpine meadow with a pond where Hochgolling reflects on the surface.

You continue along the forest lane that mostly runs along the Steinriesenbach creek to the ropeway for material transport to Gollinghütte chalet. The forest lane ends here and you continue on the hiking trail to Gollinghütte chalet, where it's time for a first small break. From the chalet you continue on trail n° 702 to Gollingwinkel. This flat, alpine meadow is framed by the dark, steep rock faces of the surrounding mountains.

Now follow the trail signs n° 702/778, ascending steeply over scree to Gollingscharte ridge. Snowfields are possible here to the mid of summer. In several switchbacks the trail takes you up to the ridge, which is a good spot for a break.

From Gollingscharte you keep left and ascend further to the summit via several rock shoulders and gruff gorges along the West face. In the last third of the ascent the difficult ascent via the West ridge turns off from the standard trail (historic route). The West ridge offers a couple of easy climbing sections.

For the way back take the same route. At Gollinghütte you have earned yourself an extensive break.

Start
From Schladming take provincial highway L722 (Rohrmoosstraße road) to Rohrmoos and at the roundabout continue on provincial highway L723 (Tälerstraße road) towards Untertal. In the village keep left and continue on "Untertalstraße" road to Seeleiten car park at the valley head.
With the Planai buses from Schladming (Planet-Planai, Lendplatz) or Rohrmoos (Rohrmoos-Zentrum) to the valley head of Untetal - bus stop "Riesachwasserfall" at Seeleiten car park.
Parkeren
Parking is available at Seeleiten car park at the valley head.

There is a parking fee at Seeleiten car park.

Start
Hiking trail head Seeleiten car park, Untertal
Bestemming
Hiking trail head Seeleiten car park, Untertal
Equipment

Surefootedness, and a head for heights are required! Be careful with snowfields, especially in the mornings when they are still frozen from the night. Remember to bring along snacks and drinks for the long hike!

Changes in weather patterns, quick falls in temperature, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow are some of the dangers that can be encountered on a hiking tour. Hosts of alpine huts and mountain refuges have a lot of experience in the mountains and can give good advice about weather and the trails. Poor equipment, overestimation of one's own capabilities, carelessness, poor personal constitution and/or wrong judgement  can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: avoid summits, ridges and steel ropes.

GPS data and orientation

Available GPS data - just like hiking maps - is only a guidance for orientation and can never depict a trail exactly with all its details. Especially at dangerous spots it is essential to judge on site how to proceed.

In an emergency please call:

  • 140 - for Alpine emergencies (all over Austria)
  • 112 - European GSM emergency number
A well-packed backpack is helpful and especially when touring Alpine terrain a tuque, gloves, a windproof jacket and pants are standard equipment. Good, waterproof shoes, sun glasses, sun cream and sufficient beverages are essential too. Torch light, a map of the area, knie and a small first-aid kit should also be in the backpack.

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