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Hike to the Simonywarte
Hiking route
· Bad Mitterndorf
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Grimmingpanorama SimonywartePhoto: Theresa Schwaiger, Ausseerland
A high-altitude hike with steep ascents and descents through shady forest with beautiful viewpoints.
closed
moderate
Distance 7 km
2:45 h
500 m
489 m
1,197 m
803 m
The lookout was built in honor of the great geographer and "Dachstein explorer" Friedrich Simony (1813-1896) on this magnificent vantage point. Simony's name is associated with numerous prominent mountains. Unique is the shelter of the explorer F. Simony on the Dachstein, called "Hotel Simony". Near it, the well-known "Simony Hut" was later built on the edge of the ice field. Eisfeld was the original name for glaciers.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Simonywarte, 1,197 m
Lowest point
803 m
Best time of year
Jan
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Track types
Asphalt
3 km
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
3.5 km
Rest stops
Bakery + Café s'Brezl - Fam. ReisingerHotel Aquamarin - Restaurant Muskatnuss
Safety information
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140Emergency reporting tip - provide answers to the six W questions:
- What happened?
- How many injured?
- Where did the accident happen? (possibly GPS coordinates)
- Who is reporting? (callback number)
- When did the accident happen?
- Weather at the accident site?
Tips and hints
Tourist office Ausseerland SalzkammergutInformation office Bad Mitterndorf
8983 Bad Mitterndorf No. 58
+43 3623 24 44
Send e-mail
Website
Start
Center of Bad Mitterndorf (806 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.554873, 13.932369
DMS
47°33'17.5"N 13°55'56.5"E
UTM
33T 419677 5267380
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Destination
Bad Mitterndorf town center
Turn-by-turn directions
The hike begins in the center of Bad Mitterndorf. Opposite the church you walk into the narrow street between NKD and bakery Reisinger. After about 250 meters a road turns to the right, past the Alpenbad northward. Following the road, in the right-hand bend you come to the hiking trail to Simonywarte, which branches off to the left. After a steep ascent of about one kilometer you reach the viewpoint. The well-deserved rest is rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view.
The circular trail leads about one kilometer in a northeasterly direction and then steeply descends south to the "Grasnerhalt". The Tauplitzalm alpine road is crossed and you continue to follow a forest road. After about 1.5 kilometers you reach the toll booth of the Tauplitzalm alpine road. Keep to the right here. After about one kilometer along the village road you will reach the starting point.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
It is best to plan the journey to Bad Mitterndorf with google.at/maps.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Grimminghalle. From there it is a five-minute walk to the starting point of the hike. Walk past the schools in the direction of the church. There the hiking trail already begins.Coordinates
DD
47.554873, 13.932369
DMS
47°33'17.5"N 13°55'56.5"E
UTM
33T 419677 5267380
w3w
///possessing.modesty.grumpily
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking maps are available at the information offices in Ausseerland.
Equipment
Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. An emergency kit including blister plaster belongs in every backpack and a clothing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
500 m
Descent
489 m
Highest point
1,197 m
Lowest point
803 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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