This spectacular
circular hike in Ausseerland connects four panoramic peaks of the Loser massif with unique natural phenomena and sweeping views across the Salzkammergut. The tour is suitable for fit hikers and can also be completed in stages, depending on time and energy reserves.
The starting point is the
Loseralm, from where the
Loser summit (1,838 m) can be reached in around 1.5 hours. Once at the top, there is an almost unlimited
panoramic view of the Tote Gebirge, the entire Salzkammergut, the Grimming, the Dachstein massif, the Niedere Tauern and parts of the Hohe Tauern.
After a short descent over the
Loserboden and a climb through a belt of mountain pines, the second summit, the
Hochanger (1,837 m), is reached. Continuing in the direction of
Greimuth, you reach the famous
Loserfenster, an impressive rock gate with views of the Schönberg and the deeply incised landscape around the Gschwandalm and Schoßboden.
The route then runs past the
Augstsee lake to the saddle between Atterkogel and Greimuth. After crossing a mountain pine field, you reach the summit pasture. The Greimuth (1,871 m) offers impressive views of the north face of the Loser.
From the Greimuth, the trail continues to the Gschwandsattel. The striking mountain pine-covered summit pyramid of the
Bräuningzinken (1,899 m) is already clearly visible from here. The highest point of the tour rewards you with a sweeping panoramic view.
The descent is via the Bräuning Alm back to the Loser Alm, the starting point of the tour. Depending on your fitness level, this tour can be shortened or hiked in several stages.