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Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Schutzhaus loop from Edelbachkogel

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Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Schutzhaus loop from Edelbachkogel

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Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Schutzhaus loop from Edelbachkogel

07:33

16.7km

1,220m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 3.05 km for 1.37 km

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2.99 km

Rauher Kamm Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Rauhe Kamm is a well-traveled approach to the summit of the Großer Ötscher and also one of the most famous rock ridges in eastern Austria. Climbing passages in the +1 difficulty level must be climbed. There are no fuses with steel cables. Please perform only in stable weather and dry conditions!

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Großer Ötscher Summit

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Climbing over the Rauhen Kamm is exhausting and not advisable in damp weather, some places are very slippery. If it is very warm, please take enough to drink, there are no water points on the way. Those who have more time should visit the Ötschergraben on another day, a bath there is then the absolute.

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5.16 km

Ötscher Bear "Penki" (formerly Ötscher Penis)

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Since the end of 2017, a curious phenomenon has been causing much amusement. Suddenly, a phallus appeared just below the summit. The management of the Ötscher lifts decided to leave this object standing, as it quickly became a tourist magnet. Foreign media also reported on the incident.

In mid-April 2018, the object lost its upper part, as reported by the Kurier newspaper.

kurier.at/chronik/niederoesterreich/oetscher-penis-hat-den-winter-nicht-ueberstanden/400019506

At the end of April 2018, it was back in its original form.

The phallus underwent another transformation in September 2018. Ears, eyes, nose, and paws – the wooden penis on the Ötscher summit has transformed into a cute bear.

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7.34 km

Ötscher Schutzhaus

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If you happen to pass by, you should stop for a drink at the hut located on the highest mountain in the Mostviertel! :-)

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7.40 km

Ötscher Chairlift Mountain Station

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You can take the chairlift up part of the route, but it's still a long way to the summit.

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8.10 km

Riffel Saddle

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Beautiful view of the Gemeindealpe. It makes you want more...

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.85 km

4.38 km

2.70 km

2.24 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

4.34 km

2.99 km

1.76 km

514 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (770 m)

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Großer Ötscher Summit – Ötscher Schutzhaus loop from Edelbachkogel

Rauher Kamm Ridge

Großer Ötscher Summit

Ötscher Bear "Penki" (formerly Ötscher Penis)

Ötscher Schutzhaus

Ötscher Chairlift Mountain Station

Riffel Saddle

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