2-day summit route starting from Mitterbach

Description

The path from Mitterbach initially gently follows along the fjord-like Erlauf reservoir then descends to the Ötscherhias. From here the hike continues through the impressive Ötschergräben up to Mirafall, from where the path ascends towards Jägerherz and Ötscher summit. Through beautiful beech forests and past the caves Geldloch and Taubenloch you reach the entry to Rauher Kamm. The ridge with climbing sections of difficulty between 1 and 1+ is probably the most beautiful ascent to the Ötscher summit! You gain height quickly, the terrain is steep, rocky and exposed and therefore counts as a challenging mountain tour. Surefootedness and lack of fear of heights are absolutely necessary.

Ötscherschutzhaus serves as accommodation!

The next day the path leads to Riffelsattel and then over gentle alpine pastures, always with views of the Ötscher and the surrounding mountains, to the Brachalm. There are still some altitude meters to overcome up to the Gemeindealpe summit. Then it goes downhill back to the starting point.

Tired hikers can also take the lift here!

Starting point of the tour

Mitterbach nature park entrance

Destination point of the tour

Mitterbach nature park entrance

Route description 2-day summit route starting from Mitterbach

The starting point is the Mitterbach nature park entrance. Follow the path along the Erlauf reservoir to a junction with a forestry road. Turn left there towards Ötschergräben/Ötscherhias. Follow the signs "Ötscherhias" to the snack station and cross the bridge. Then turn left into the Ötschergräben, past Mirafall before the path turns right towards "Jägerherz." First follow the trail and then a forestry road up to Jägerherz and then continue along the path through the forest, past Geldloch and Taubenloch to the entry of the Rauher Kamm. Follow the ridge to the Ötscher summit, following the markings. From the summit cross, follow the signs towards Ötscherschutzhaus. From Ötscherschutzhaus, take the forestry road to the Riffelsattel and from there follow the marked trail via Feldwiesalm and Brachalm to Terzerhaus/Gemeindealpe. Then take the path down the ski slope to the valley and orient yourself towards the center of Mitterbach. From Mitterbach, follow the federal road out of town to the Mitterbach nature park entrance.