Anlaufalm, Hochschlacht, Triftsteig, circular hiking trail

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18km

521 - 985m

Distance

646hm

644hm

Ascent

06:30h

Duration

Nationalpark Kalkalpen

Brief description: EXPERIENCE WORLD HERITAGE! Circular hike in the heart of the Kalkalpen National Park from Weißwasser via Hochschlacht to the Anlaufalm. Return via Triftsteig. ONLY FOR PRACTICED!
Difficulty: difficult
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Parking Weißwasser, Unterlaussa
Route: Weißwasser locality
0.1 km

Schleierfall waterfall
4.4 km

Anlaufalm alpine hut
7.5 km

Schleierfall waterfall
13.6 km

Weißwasser locality
17.8 km
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Description: The Kalkalpen National Park is the largest protected beech forest area in the Alps and has been Austria's first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2017. This hike immerses you in the World Natural Heritage beech forests in the Reichraminger Hintergebirge. The steep ascent over the Hochschlacht to the Anlaufalm requires good physical condition. After a well-deserved rest, you return downhill to the Annerlsteg where the next highlight of the hike - the Triftsteig - awaits you. The narrow path, similar to a climbing path, winds it way along the rock, below where the big brook spectacularly squeezes its way through the big gorge. Partly equipped with a step bar and rope insurances, the Triftsteig is only recommended for persons who are sure-footed and have no fear of heights. At the end of the Triftsteig you return comfortably to the starting point on the forest road.

Possible alternative route in combination with bicycle.
Directions
Highest point: 985 m
Endpoint: Parking Weißwasser
Height profile
Equipment: Mountain boots, rain protection, sun protection, hiking sticks, backpack with provisions for on the way, sufficient drinking water, possibly safety device for the Triftsteig.
Safety instructions: The ascent over the Hochschlacht is very steep and exhausting, slippery in rainy weather. The Triftsteig is a narrow path similar to a climbing path, partly with step bar and rope insurances, there is no possibility to get out on the path. Good physical condition, sure-footedness and head for heights required!
Tips: Please don't forget to save the tour "offline" before you start (top right), as mobile phone reception is not always available in the forest wilderness of the National Park.
Directions: Parking lot Weißwasser, access via 8934 Unterlaussa/Mooshöhe (passing the Knappenhaus)
Parking: Parking lot Weißwasser, no parking fee