Krumpensee – Eisenerzer Reichenstein summit loop from Zur Hirnalm

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Krumpensee – Eisenerzer Reichenstein summit loop from Zur Hirnalm

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Krumpensee – Eisenerzer Reichenstein summit loop from Zur Hirnalm

07:51

17.2km

1,330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 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 8.52 km for 47 m

After 8.64 km for 47 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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739 m

Hirnalm Mountain Hut

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The Hirnalm Jausenstation welcomes you if you are an avid hiker on the way to Reichenstein, Krumpensee or another natural spectacle in the vicinity. But it can also be reached …

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3.00 km

Krumpen Waterfall

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Refreshing and impressive waterfall that invites you to take a break. The waterfall is on the way from Trofaiach to Eisenerzer Reichenstein.

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3.76 km

Source of the Krumpenbach

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Not far from the Krumpensee, this stream has its source with wonderfully clear water!

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3.83 km

Krumpalm Hut

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Up here you can see marmots, chamois, sparrowhawks and other birds. It's very quiet up here and that's how you should behave.

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4.26 km

The Krumpensee is a typical mountain lake at 1,444 meters above sea level. It is particularly effective in autumn, when everything around it changes color. In summer it invites you to take a refreshing break.

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5.64 km

Krumpenhals Summit Cross

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At the saddle between Reichenstein and Hohe Zölz we can already see the small summit cross of the Krumpenhals (1700 m). From here you can continue to the Reichensteinhütte or the Hohen Zölz (1 hour, unmarked) in 2 hours.

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7.00 km

View from Reichenhals

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Especially at the ascent from Krumphals to Reichenhals opened at this point a brilliant view of the peaks of Hochschwab and Gesäuse and an equally moving deep view of the Erzberg.

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8.13 km

Reichensteinhütte

Alpine Hut

8.46 km

Eisenerzer Reichenstein summit

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The shortest way to the Eisenerzer Reichenstein leads from the Präbichl over the Rösselhals to the summit in about two and a half hours. A bit above the Rösselhals you …

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12.6 km

Naturschutzgebiet Eisenerzer Reichenstein - Krumpensee

Nature Reserve

17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

5.59 km

3.47 km

Surfaces

9.50 km

4.21 km

2.96 km

520 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Rundtour von der Hirnalm auf den Eisenerzer Reichenstein

Not the shortest, but the most scenic tour to the Reichenstein. Perfect panoramic view from the summit. Rubble on the paths makes the descent arduous and costs time and nerves

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June 9, 2025,Hirnalm-Krumpensee-E. Reichenstein-Hirnalm

Correction regarding the elevation gain: I have no idea why, but my watch simply doubled the elevation gain this time. 🤔
So please assume half the ascent and half the descent.
The distance is correct!

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September 7, 2021,Etappe 4: Abstieg zum Krumpensee – Wolftrail Steiermark

From the Reichensteinhütte, we descend via the Reichenhals and Krumpenhals. The Krumpensee mountain lake invites you to linger before we descend to the Hirnalm, our destination for today's stage. Private transfer to Seewiesen.

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