- Brief description
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The demaning hike to the mountain hut Passauer Hütte offers various panoramic views of the massif Leoganger Steinberge.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Car park Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte in Leogang
- Route
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Mittagsscharte (2,010 m)4.0 kmPassauer Hütte4.1 km
- Best season
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- Description
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The hike to Passauer Hütte starts with a shady forest path, then the tour continues on exposed terrain until finally the hut is reached via an exposed path in the middle of the rocks. The hikers are rewarded with stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Refreshment and overnight stays at the Passauer Hütte is possible. From here you can reach the surrounding peaks and via ferratas.
- Directions
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From the car park Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte follow the signs to the Passauer Hütte mountain hut, route no. 623. Once the hut is reached, there are a few high alpine tour options for experienced mountaineers:
Hochzint: From the hut proceed in a westerly direction for about 10 mins and follow the signs to Hochzint.
Two ascent options to the Birnhorn: The Hofer-Steig path: from the Passauer Hütte follow the route for about 10 mins to Hochzint, then cross the Melcherloch and you will reach the Hofer-Steig. Ascent via Kuchelnieder: from the Passauer Hütte proceed in a westerly direction to Kuchelnieder, then continue via stony ledges up to the peak of the Birnhorn.
- Highest point
- 2,025 m
- Endpoint
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Passauer Hütte
- Height profile
- Equipment
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alpine boots, backpack, hiking map, water, hiking poles
- Safety instructions
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Beware of dangerous midday heat!
Only for experienced mountaineers!
Since the hiking route to the Passauer Hütte is exposed to the sun, chose your start time accordingly and beware of hiking in the midday heat. Take enough water for all hikers in your group. Use sunscreen and cover your head. Due to the exposed, steep and rocky terrain this tour is only recommended for experienced mountaineers.
- Additional information
- Arrival
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BY CAR
Drive from Saalfelden on the main road towards Leogang. After entering the village, you will see the Ritter bakery (Leogang 82, 5771 Leogang) on the lefthand side of the road. Take a turn left, directly after the bakery. You are now in Leogang/Rosental. You will find the parking lot of the soccer stadium "Steinbergstadion" on the lefthand side about 100 m behind the bakery.
To start the hike at the car park Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte follow the Rosental road past the Steinbergstadion and keep left until you reach the turnoff to "Priesteregg". Take a turn right here and follow the road for about 1.3 km. The car park is located on the left side of the road.
- Public transportation
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BY TRAIN
Take the train and start to enjoy your vacation as soon as you leave home. Relax and enjoy the view as you travel to Saalfelden Leogang with no traffic to slow you down. Visit the website of the Austrian railway (ÖBB) for schedules and tickets. www.oebb.at
BY BUS
The starting point at the soccer stadium "Steinbergstadion" or the car park Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte can be reached with the bus 690 (route: Saalfelden - Leogang - Hochfilzen - Fieberbrunn - St. Johann i.T.) from Saalfelden or Leogang. From the bus stop "Leogang Ortsmitte" the starting point of this hiking tour can be reached by foot.
- Parking
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Parking spaces are available at the soccer stadium "Steinbergstadion" or at the car park Ullachtal / Passauer Hütte.
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AuthorThe tour Passauer Hütte is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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