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G'hackte via ferrata – Hochschwab Summit loop from Katastralgemeinde St. Ilgen

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G'hackte via ferrata – Hochschwab Summit loop from Katastralgemeinde St. Ilgen

Hard

5.0

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G'hackte via ferrata – Hochschwab Summit loop from Katastralgemeinde St. Ilgen

08:07

15.4km

1,330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 15, 2026

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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 5.85 km for 791 m

After 8.73 km for 790 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.83 km

The G'hackte is a popular about 250 meters long, secured with steel cables and stairs riser (difficulty A / B) in the Hochschwabmassiv. The climb offers you an interesting ascent to the highest point of the Hochschwabmassiv, the Hochschwabgipfel.

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6.54 km

View of an Alpine Ibex Through Binoculars

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6.65 km

Memorial Cross

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6.81 km

Fleischer Bivouac

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The butcher bivouac is a simple emergency shelter made of metal. It is on the way from St. Ilgen to the Hochschwab. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, the bivouac offers a short shelter to wait for better weather.

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7.51 km

Hochschwab Summit

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Here you stand on the highest mountain in the Hochschwab Group, 2,277 meters above sea level. Sit next to the large summit cross and let your gaze wander over the …

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9.28 km

Vogauer Cross

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Striking cross near the junction of the paths over the G'Hackte and the Trawiessattel.

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

3.14 km

156 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

3.04 km

156 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 2 July

15°C

9°C

71 %

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Hochschwab Kessel

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