08^Aug Sat
08:30

A hike to the majestic Loferer Steinberge, partially following the Nuaracher Höhenweg.

The hike will be postponed if the weather is not good.

Route: We'll start from Loferer Hochtal with north ascent (about 1200m gain) to Schmidt-Zabierow-Hütte, where we could refill, if necessary. Then we'll continue to the highest peak Großes Ochsenhorn (2513m) and return to the hut. The really fit hikers will explore the Mitterhorn and some Rothörner peaks on the other side until they return exhausted to the hut. The other hikers could explore the area around the hut (via ferratas, Nackter Hund, Westliches Reifhorn, caves and holes). The descent will follow the same route. see https://www.bergtour-online.de/bergtouren/bergwanderungen/schwer/grosses-ochsenhorn/ and https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/bergtour/loferer-und-leoganger-steinberge/auf-dem-nuaracher-hoehenweg-ueber-die-loferer-steinberge/26385996/ for some pictures of the route.

Technical Difficulty: This hike is NOT suitable for beginners.  The route involves some UIAA I (max II) climbing sections. You have to be absolutely surefooted and no fear of heights. You should have above average pace (>500m gain/hour) and stamina, and walking speed of about 6km/h in the flat parts.

Transport: We will go by car as the starting point is not easily accessible by public transport. Due to Kontaktbeschränkung only two persons per seat row are allowed in each car. The driver(s) may require passengers to pay in advance. Please read the car instructions carefully. If the hike or lift is cancelled or postponed, the drivers must reimburse the prepaid payments. Otherwise a passenger dropping out before departure must only be reimbursed if the driver can find a replacement. Car drivers must contact me first if they drop out.

Joining: Click on carpool. If a car has free seats, read the instructions and possibly join the car. Otherwise add yourself to the waiting list and regularly check for free seats. You are not automatically assigned to a car.

Legal disclaimer: This is not a guided tour. I merely organize the trip to the starting point with like-minded, qualified, properly equipped and reliable persons. Every participant must be able to navigate her/himself on the suggested route. If you join, you acknowledge that hiking is dangerous, you are fully responsible for yourself and that you have sufficient insurance (DAV, Bergrettung or similar).

Weather forecast  sunny, max. 24°C

Note: Please unjoin the event well in advance, if you don't want to come. You cannot unjoin the event when it is starting in less than 12 hours. No-shows will be recorded in your profile.