Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

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Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

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Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit – Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus loop from Mooserboden

08:12

10.5km

1,420m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 2, 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 84 m for 3.00 km

After 3.26 km for 4.05 km

After 7.48 km for 3.00 km

Waypoints

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850 m

Mooserboden Reservoir and Dam

Highlight • Lake

Definitely worth a trip in good weather.
Dam tour, via ferrata, hiking or a high-altitude tour to the Wiesbachhorn,
something for everyone.

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3.22 km

Chimney to Lower & Upper Forchezkopf

Highlight • Climb

You have to go through the chimney if you want to reach the Lower and Upper Forchezkopf or the Grosser Wieshorn. The chimney is secured with a rope. Using a via ferrata set isn't absolutely necessary, but it's good for your mental health. The chimney is about 15 meters long, followed by a short section with a rope, maybe 5 meters. It's not really a problem; in my opinion, it doesn't qualify for category A.

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3.45 km

Unterer Forchezkopf (3,022 m)

Highlight • Summit

Unspectacular summit, no cross. The climb is a bit difficult in places. Trail markers aren't always visible, and if you take a wrong turn, you feel unsafe on the slope. Ultimately, it's the same as always: a small crux, after which it's fine. A lot of sand and scree mix; I wouldn't do it in the rain.

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3.93 km

Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

4.26 km

Kaindlkees

Glacier

4.69 km

Narrow Mountain Trail in Hohe Tauern National Park

Highlight • Trail

Better not to follow this path. Even if it looks feasible at the beginning. But after a short time the path becomes increasingly narrow and the ground often breaks away.

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4.98 km

Großes Wiesbachhorn Summit

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent views - Kitzsteinhorn, Grossglockner and at your feet the turquoise reservoirs of the Mooserboden. An absolute dream peak (2 highest in the Glockner group) in the state of Salzburg. For a safe ascent, absolutely safe weather conditions, surefootedness and a head for heights are necessary.

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7.14 km

Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wonderfully located hut to stop off at with a magnificent panorama.

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10.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.37 km

4.03 km

140 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

378 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Auf's Große Wiesbachhorn (3.564m)

After yesterday's ascent from Mooserboden, today we went from the Heinrich-Schwaiger-Haus to the Große Wiesbachhorn, a real classic and at 3,564 meters above sea level the third highest peak in the Tauern and one of the TOP 10 in Austria. Nevertheless, it was a crampon-free tour without crossing glaciers or snow.

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September 3, 2024,Gr. Wiesbachhorn O Kesselfallparkhaus Kaprun

High alpine tour, which in summer now runs almost exclusively over rock and typical "violas" (sections I, secured in the chimney). Kaindlgrat ("Biancograt of the Eastern Alps") is ice-free in summer!

Unmarked ascent to the summit, recommended ascent along the slab-rich ridge and careful descent along the climbing tracks on the left but sandy flank!

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