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Start Point

Parking lot P5 'Salzbach' in Gaistal

End Point

Parking lot P5 'Salzbach' in Gaistal

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

11,00 km

Descent Meters

565 m

Ascent Meters

565 m

Highest Point

1759 m

Total Time

04:15 h

Map & Elevation Profile

Start Point

Parking lot P5 'Salzbach' in Gaistal

End Point

Parking lot P5 'Salzbach' in Gaistal

Difficulty

Medium

Total Distance

11,00 km

Descent Meters

565 m

Ascent Meters

565 m

Highest Point

1759 m

Total Time

04:15 h

Hiking

Best Time

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Circular hike

Hiking tour

Attention: The Wetterstein Hut remains closed until further notice.

The Pasture Paradise Gaistal Valley truly lives up to its name. Meadows, forests, and the Wetterstein mountains in perfect harmony, lively streams, and top-notch culinary delights make for an unforgettable hiking experience. This route, certified with the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality, leads you through diverse landscapes to two of the most beautiful alpine huts in the region. And when you happen to meet a grazing cow, a marmot, or even a chamois along the way, the word paradise no longer feels like an exaggeration.

This special tour starts directly at the Stupfer car park, where the trail leads left uphill into the forest. You’ll climb about 400 metres towards the impressive rock faces of the Wetterstein mountains. Then you can choose: either take the gentle forest road No. 9 leading directly to the Wangalm, or follow the steeper trail on the left. The latter passes the currently closed Wettersteinhütte, from where it’s just a short walk to the Wangalm. This cosy little alpine hut delights not only with its menu but also with its view: the Wetterstein mountains at your back, the Hohe

Refreshment stops

A traditional wooden house in the mountains with an outdoor area and sun umbrellas. In the background, green meadows and a wooded slope can be seen.

Leutasch

Hämmermoosalm, hut

Open until 17:00
A traditional alpine house in front of a mountain landscape. The sun is shining brightly, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Leutasch

Wangalm, hut

Open until 20:00

Features & Characteristics

Stamina

Technique

Loop tour

Yes

5-Day Weather Forecast

25°
20°
15°
10°
Precipitation (mm)
Sunshine duration (h)
FRI.17.07
SAT.18.07
SUN.19.07
MON.20.07
23°Cmax.
13°Cmin.
5.6mm
5.6
2.4
7.4
2.5
7
10
8
8
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Night
Temp.
19°C
23°C
22°C
16°C
Precipitation (mm)
0
0.6
4.4
0.6
Wind (km/h)
7
12
5
5

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