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Mountain tour Tauplitz - Gwendlingstein - Hechlstein
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Photo: Gerhard Ziermayer, TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/G. Ziermayer
Up to the summit Gwendlingstein 1645 m.
Continue east to the Hechlstein 1814 m. (steep, rocky, partly unsecured).
Circular route further east and then south of the two peaks back to Tauplitz.
Shorter and easier alternative between Gwendlingstein and Hechlstein turn south and back again.
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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 Tauplitz
Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
+43 3688 24 46
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Turn-by-turn directions
Now follow the markings in the direction of Gwendlingstein. It is somewhat faster to reach the summit via the southern ascent. However, this is also more strenuous and steeper. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you should follow the "normal route" to the Gwendlingstein.
Via the west ascent you reach the 1814 m high Hechlstein. However, the path is only advisable for experienced climbers, because it is steep, rocky and partly unsecured. Once at the summit, you are rewarded with an incredible view of the surrounding mountains.
Continue east on trail no. 297. Via the farms "Ernst" and "Hechl" you come back to the "Gewessler" and follow the path back to the starting point in Tauplitz.
Note
Getting there
It is best to plan the journey to Tauplitz with google.at/maps.Start of the hike at the farm "Gewessler".
Parking
Parking is possible at the entrance to Tauplitz and slightly below the farm "Gewessler" next to the road.Coordinates
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Equipment
Proper backpacking makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be handy 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!Statistics
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