View of Kuchelmooskees Glacier – Plauener Hut loop from Ehrenmal für die gefallenen der Weltkriege

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View of Kuchelmooskees Glacier – Plauener Hut loop from Ehrenmal für die gefallenen der Weltkriege

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View of Kuchelmooskees Glacier – Plauener Hut loop from Ehrenmal für die gefallenen der Weltkriege

07:32

9.86km

1,060m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 17, 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 3.85 km for 2.16 km

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749 m

View of the valley below Plauener Hütte

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Crystal clear river in The Valley with the beautiful view of the Kuchelmooskopf.

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831 m

View of Kuchelmooskees Glacier

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If you follow the Kuchlmoosbach stream, you will see the Kuchelmooskees glacier further up. Very impressive.

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1.36 km

View of Zillergründl Reservoir

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View of the glacier

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2.47 km

Rest area with a view of the Zillergründl reservoir

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The ascent to the Plauener Hütte is worthwhile for this view.

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2.50 km

Plauener Hut

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The Plauener Hütte offers every visitor a magnificent panorama high above the Zillergrund reservoir. There is also an overnight accommodation option here, which is popular with hikers.

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4.62 km

Gamsscharte

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The Gamsscharte represents the crossing from the Plauener hut to the Richter hut.
Here, a via ferrata has to be mastered.

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4.79 km

Richterspitze (3,052 m)

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The judge's tip is located directly north of the Gamsscharte, the transition from the Plauener hut to the Richter hut in the Rainbachtal. Due to the retreat of the small …

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5.17 km

Entrance to the Gamsscharte Via Ferrata

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But this is where the via ferrata difficulty level B/C begins. Definitely not recommended without climbing gear and helmet. We didn't have either and returned to the Plauener Hütte.

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