Hexensteig - Hexenturm

The Hexensteig is a charming alpine ascent. The via ferrata, which is not continuously secured, runs for the most part directly along the ridge between Natterriegel and Hexenturm and is a straightening of the normal route through the upper Rosskar. Topo at: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/hexensteig-hexenturm/

Hexensteig B/C

EXIT & SUPPORT POINT Admonterhaus

From the Admonterhaus on trail no. 634 . There, after a short descent, the "Hexensteig" begins. This partly secured trail, marked throughout, runs for the most part directly along the ridge through the Rosskarscharte to the summit of the Hexenturm/Bärenkarmauer (2172m).

Walking time Hexensteig 1 h, all difficult parts (II+) secured with steel ropes, in between easy walking terrain. Descent The descent is the same as the ascent. Total walking time Admonterhaus - Hexenturm - Admonterhaus approx. 3 hrs.

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

4,6 km

Route

4:00 h

Time

678 hm

Uphill

678 hm

Downhill

2165 m

Highest point

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A9 Phyrnautobahn to exit Ardning/Admont and from there past Frauenberg, about 10 km to Admont. Via the B146 (Gesäuse Bundesstraße) from the west further into the Gesäuse. from Admont via the B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

Or via Leoben, Vordernberg and Eisenerz to Hieflau and from there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse. From Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

A1 Westautobahn to exit Ybbs and from there south through Scheibbs, Lunz am See, Göstling an der Ybbs and Palfau to Hieflau. From there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse, from Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

From the entrance 50 m north along the first insurances (A) to the main ridge. Continue descending over the steep rock edge (first B, then 1-) to a grassy ridge, which you ascend slightly to the left (1-) to the foot of the large tower construction. Ascend on the south side via a ramp (A) and then climb down briefly (A/B, climbing book). Enter the striking gorge via the crux (B/C). Climb more easily (first A, then B) for about 60 m to the Turmscharte. Continue slightly to the right over the ridge and climb down over a slight rocky ridge (1-) to the Rosskarscharte. Here you exit and join the normal route.

Can be combined with an ascent of the Hexenturm (A/B; 130 hm additional), in which case follow the ridge to the summit of the Hexenturm.

Admont House 1723M

The view of Admont - from Buchauer Sattel on trail 636 via Grabneralm in 2.5 h - from Hall on trail 633 via Johannesbründl in 3 h - from Oberlaussa, Vorderzwiesel parking lot on trail 633 via Seeboden in 3.5 h t: +43 3613 35 52 www.alpenverein-admont.at/admonterhaus

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Gesäuse shared taxi

In the Gesäuse you are mobile even without your own car. A call to +43(0)3613/21 000-99 is all it takes: Within the operating hours (daily 08:00 - 20:00) you can get from May to October with the Gesäuse collective cab, vlg. Gseispur, to any destination in the Gesäuse, without any timetable or stops. Even a connection to the train stations Liezen, Selzthal and Kleinreifling is provided. Single trip per person € 9,50

Am Buchauer Sattel , Parkplatz Grabneralm (Parkmöglichkeit).

Tourismusverband Gesäuse

Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Österreich

Tel. +43 (0) 3613 21160 10

Email: info@gesaeuse.at

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Topo auf: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/hexensteig-hexenturm/

Carto.at / Wander-, Rad- & Schitourenkarte „Nationalpark Gesäuse“Gesäuseberge – Haller Mauern – Eisenerzer Alpen West, Nr. 801

M 1: 35.000 http://www.carto.at/gesaeuse/

Kompass/ Wander-, Fahrrad- & Schitourenkarte „Nationalpark Gesäuse“, Nr. 206

M 1 : 25.000 http://www.kompass.de/touren-und-regionen/wanderkarte/dest/100148-alpenregion-nationalpark-gesaeuse/

Alpenvereinskarte „Gesäuse und Ennstaler Alpen“, Blatt 16, M 1 : 25.000