The
Dead Mountains are are one of the most distinguished mountain ranges in
the Northern Limestone Alps in Upper Austria and Styria.
With a surface of 1130 km², it is the Europe largest karst plateau
caracterized, in the east, by a dry landscape of sharp limestone peaks
above 2000 m, sinkholes and caves.
The highest point is the summit of Großer Priel (2515 m / 8251 ft).
This crossing leads through mountain forests, oversized flower-filled
meadows and the heavily karstified and partially devoid of vegetation
plateau with fossilized shells, snails and corals, sinkholes and caves.
ALL THIS IN 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
□ Breathtaking mountain sceneries: discover a well preserved wildlife &
flora and learn about mountain environment
□ Discover the charm of the Austrian mountain culture. Lodging in mountain
huts
□ Great opportunity to meet local and foreign hiking enthusiasts. Manageable backpacks!
PROGRAMM
Day 1: meetup in Altaussee. we hike up to Albert Appel Haus (1640 m)
Walking time: 6 hours
Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain/loss: +1220 m / -320m
Day 2: Albert Appel Haus (1640 m) - Pühringerhütte (1420 m) incl. optional ascent to Elm, 2128 m
Walking time: 5,5 hours
Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain/loss: +945 m / -945 m
Day 3: Pühringerhütte (1420 m) - Welserhütte (1740
m) incl. to ascent to Temelberg, 2331 m
Walking time: 4,5 hours
Distance: 10 km
Elevation gain/loss: +970 m / -900 m
Day 4: Welserhütte (1740
m) - Hinterstoder incl. ascent to Großer Priel, 2515 m
Walking time: 6 hours
Distance: 13,5 km
Elevation gain/loss: +800 m / -1920 m
Changes to the itinerary are at the discretion of the guide. These
changes may be made due to weather conditions, conditions on the mountains,
changes in accommodation, or fitness of the group.
DETAILS
Terrain: rocky and uneven alpine trails in mountainous environment. Long ascents and descents.
Some exposed areas (could be secured with railings or chains), rocky or
snowfields.
Steep switchback ascents and descent.
Physical requirements: hiking experience, good balance, sure footing concentration and good fitness level are key and a must. BMI < 30 required.
Lodging:
dormitory or 2-6 beds
room in traditional alpine huts.
Food:
breakfasts and dinners (typical austrian cuisine - vegetarian option
usually available) in the huts. Food in the huts is nourishing and
plentiful.
However, bring along your own pack lunch and your favorite snack foods and
energy bars.
Meeting location: Altaussee
Arriving location: Hinterstoder
Guide: certified
hiking & trekking guide
Are dogs permitted? No
What’s included:
• English speaking, experienced & knowledgeable guide
• Walking poles
Price does not include:
• Food, drinks,
overnight stays in mountain huts (dormitory): add about 140€/person
for 3 nights and 4 days. Discounts granted for members of
European Alpine Clubs.
•
Mountain rescue insurance
• Additional charges incurred as a result of delays or due to itinerary
changes beyond our control
Registration cut off: 3
weeks
prior to departure
• Check distance, pace and terrain of hike to ensure it is
within your fitness level. Call us before the hike if you have
any questions or concerns.
• If you have any health problems that could affect your hiking
performance, inform us.
• If you have any known asthma, allergies or hay fever, carry
antihistamines. Asthma sufferers should carry their asthma
medications or inhalers. Allergy suffers should carry an
EpiPen(s) and ensure someone on the hike knows where you carry
these. Diabetics should carry their medication.
• Wear comfortable boots/shoes.
PACKING LIST
During the
tour you will be staying all nights in mountain huts and you will need to
carry all the equipment and clothing you require for the duration of the
tour. The huts are comfortable but basic with limited facilities – running
cold water, European-style toilets, dormitory-style accommodation. All the
huts provide ‘hut slippers’ and so you will not need to carry
additional footwear.
Clothing
□ Hat
□ Warm gloves
□ Wool, part wool or synthetic
T-shirt
□ Sweater/jacket, wool or
fleece
□ Mountain trouser
□ Rain jacket
□ Mountain boots covering your
ankles. Your boots must be well broken in before the trip! Please do not
let the enjoyment of your trip be severely compromised by blisters. NO
SNEAKERS.
In the backpack (medium size - 60 liters. max.)
□ Sunglasses
□ Thermos or water bottle
□ Sunblock and lip balm
□ Money
□ Lunch packet, emergency
rations (chocolate, candy bars, etc.), personal snack food
□ Headlamp
□ Personal medications
□ ID or passport, alpine club
membership card, mobile phone, camera
□ Blister treatment. Compeed
patches are the best.
□ Plastic bags to store gear
inside your and for the waste
□ Light sleeping bag liner
□ Toiletry kit & small towel
□ Pocket knife
Extras
□ Rain trouser (to keep the
trouser dry)
□ Toilet paper
□ Ear plugs
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In case you have forgotten parts of your equipment at home, please be so
kind as to let us know about it before starting the tour.
•
We bring along a comprehensive first aid kit on each trip.
• Pack light and don't take too much (max. 10 kg)! There are no
storage facilities along the route. You must carry your own stuff
throughout.
For any question, feel free to contact
us
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OVERVIEW
Days: 4
Start: Altaussee
Finish: Hinterstoder
Difficulty: level 3 (trip
rating)
Walking time: 4,5-6 hours/day
Up/down: 400-1920 m/day
Dates: Jun – mid Sep
TRIP DATES
- Public hike: 240€/person
- Custom rates:
1-5 people: 1360€/group
6-8 people: 240€/person
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