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Franz-Fischer Hut – Lake Esser loop from Stierkarkopf

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Franz-Fischer Hut – Lake Esser loop from Stierkarkopf

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Franz-Fischer Hut – Lake Esser loop from Stierkarkopf

04:45

8.23km

700m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.91 km for 358 m

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

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13 m

Franz-Fischer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Probably the first vegetarian alpine hut in Austria. The food is delicious and the climb is worth it! The hut is highly recommended. You can find all the information on the website: franzfischer-huette.at.

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1.06 km

Mountain lake in the Biosphere Reserve Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

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1.30 km

Lake Esser

Highlight • Lake

An absolute must-hike... pure relaxation

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4.05 km

Mosermandl Summit

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The summit of the Mosermandl can be reached via the south ridge or via the Westweg (from the Franz Fischer Hut via the Windischscharte ridge). Westweg: Once you've passed the …

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4.15 km

70-Meter Climbing Chimney (West Ascent)

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After reaching the summit massif, a 70 m high chimney has to be climbed via the western ascent. This is well secured with wire ropes. With the necessary amount of …

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4.15 km

Cable-secured steep gully

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5.78 km

Windischscharte

Mountain Pass

8.23 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

1.91 km

482 m

116 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

482 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,580 m)

Lowest point (1,990 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

13°C

4°C

71 %

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Franz-Fischer Hut – Lake Esser loop from Stierkarkopf

Franz-Fischer Hut

Mountain lake in the Biosphere Reserve Salzburger Lungau and Kärntner Nockberge

Lake Esser

Mosermandl Summit

70-Meter Climbing Chimney (West Ascent)

Cable-secured steep gully

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