Snowshoe hike Höch Castle

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Logo Snowshoe hike Höch Castle
Tour data
4.31km
876 - 969m
Distance
129hm
108hm
Ascent
01:36h
 
Duration
Brief description

Leisurely snowshoe tour starting from Reitdorf via the Reiteckwald forest to the beautifully situated Höch Castle.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Reitdorf Car repair shop Esser

Route
Reitdorf
0.1 km

Best season
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Description

On this easy snowshoe hike, which leads through the Reiteckwald forest and next to the groomed Tauern cross-country ski trail, hikers especially appreciate the magnificent views that the area around the beautiful Höch Castle offers. Especially the spacious loop that leads off the road across a wide field with a direct view of the picturesque Höch Castle is the absolute highlight of this snowshoe hike. 

Directions

The snowshoe tour starts in Reitdorf 50 metres behind the Opel Esser car repair shop and first goes uphill through the Reiteckwald forest and on to the Tauernloipe cross-country ski trail. Then follow the trail towards Wagrain and after about 1 km turn right along the winter hiking trail to the idyllically situated Höch Castle. After another loop next to the cross-country ski trail, you return to Reitdorf via the ascent trail. 

Highest point
969 m
Endpoint

Castle Höch

Height profile

Equipment

Snowshoes
good footwear
gaiters (recommended)
Winter clothing
telescopic poles with snow plate
warm, waterproof gloves
Bonnet or headband
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Snack & hot drink on cold winter days
First aid kit
Mobile phone

Safety instructions

The tour is exclusively at your own risk. Local conditions must be observed.

Please note the current avalanche report

Tips

For those who only want to hike the loop next to the Tauernloipe, there is also free parking in front of Höch Castle.

Additional information

Info on the current weather on site:

https://www.flachau.com/en/live/ oder www.zamg.ac.at


Author
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