Hochgründeck Summit Cross – Heinrich Kiener Hut loop from Salzburg Slate Alps

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Austria

Salzburg

Hüttau

Hochgründeck Summit Cross – Heinrich Kiener Hut loop from Salzburg Slate Alps

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Hochgründeck Summit Cross – Heinrich Kiener Hut loop from Salzburg Slate Alps

03:36

9.71km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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16 m

Klammalm Mountain Inn in Hüttau

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Known for a good snack!
Starting point for hikes to the Hochgründeck (1782m) (Heinrich Kiener Haus offers one of the best views for miles around...)
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4.21 km

Hochgründeck Summit Cross

Highlight • Summit

360-degree alpine panorama. For example on the Hochkönig and the Tennengebirge.

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4.62 km

Natural arena for the annual Ranggeln at Hochgründeck

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These wooden posts (often also called wooden stakes or steles) on the alpine meadow at Hochgründeck are a grandstand for spectators in a natural arena.
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4.77 km

St. Vincent's Peace Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The hut keeper of the Heinrich Kiener House, Hermann Hinterhölzl, has erected the St. Vinzenz Friedenskirche near the hut. The timber construction stands on a place that can be described …

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4.80 km

St. Vinzenz Peace Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The hut keeper of the Heinrich Kiener House, Hermann Hinterhölzl, built the St. Vizens Church of Peace near the hut. The timber construction stands on a place that can be …

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4.80 km

Chapel of Peace at Hochgründeck

Highlight • Religious Site

Friedenskapelle with a wonderful all-round view

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4.90 km

Chapel Above Heinrich Kiener Haus with Panoramic View

Highlight • Religious Site

This small chapel is located just above the Heinrich Kiener Haus. A wonderful view from up there.

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4.91 km

The Heinrich-Kiener-Haus is located at 1,800 meters above sea level, surrounded by alpine pastures on the Hochgründeck, one of Austria's most beautiful panoramic mountains. It is widely known for its …

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9.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

2.79 km

1.53 km

437 m

Surfaces