Kölnbrein Dam – Kattowitzer Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

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Austria

Carinthia

Kölnbrein Dam – Kattowitzer Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

Hard

5.0

(2)

hikers

Kölnbrein Dam – Kattowitzer Hut loop from Kölnbrein Dam

07:50

15.8km

1,130m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

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 7.34 km for 1.69 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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95 m

Kölnbrein Dam

Highlight • Monument

Whether you're someone interested in technology, an action freak doing bungee jumping or just admiring and hiking, it's simply a highlight!

If you want, there are also guided tours through …

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269 m

Kölnbrein Adventure Trail

Highlight • Trail

A fantastic day at the Kölnbrein Dam!

Super modern fitness trail for kids with a premium view.

Almost entirely suitable for children under 3 years old with good motor skills.

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386 m

The Kölnbreinsperre is a profoundly impressive highlight high above the Maltatal and the undisputed heart of Austria's highest dam. Via the hairpin bends of the Malta-Hochalmstraße, you reach the huge …

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3.39 km

Krumpenkar

Highlight • Natural

The Krumpenkar is beautiful. A mountain stream where you can fill up your bottle without worry, or simply refresh yourself

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4.67 km

View of Kölnbrein Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.06 km

Kattowitzer Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Regardless of whether you brought a snack or are a paying customer, the Kattowitzer Hütte is highly recommended as a resting place.
You can also have your water bottle refilled for free.

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7.83 km

Rock Formation on the Ascent to the Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

8.06 km

Großer Hafner Summit Ridge

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

To conquer the Great Hafner on the normal route, you have to overcome some climbing points on the beautiful, elongated summit ridge. These are a bit exposed, but should be …

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15.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

982 m

206 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

686 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,850 m)

Lowest point (1,900 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2022,Kattowitzer Hütte - Großer Hafner - Kölnbreinsperre

The ascent to the big Hafner (3,076 m) is difficult. Again and again it goes over screes with really big blocks. There are a few exposed spots on the ridge and you need good surefootedness. A tedious climb that you can do in 2 hours if you're fast 😊 I can't give the mountain and the surrounding area a good …

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July 13, 2022,Grosser Hafner

Black tour. A head for heights required. 2 exposed spots are well insured. A unique flower blooms at 3000m. (Herald of Heaven).

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July 22, 2022,Großer Hafner (Kölnbreinsperre - Salzgittersteig)

Beautiful but demanding tour to the 3000m in the Ankogel group.
Start Kölnbreinsperre via Salzgittersteig to the Kattowitzer Hütte (in 2h20min, indication 3h) and another 2h to the summit via a partly exposed and rope-secured path.
Sure-footed, good physical condition, no fear of heights are the requirements for this tour, the reward is a breathtaking landscape and a dream 360° …

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