The Gaistal Valley on the Leutasch plateau was one of the favourite places of the Bavarian writer Ludwig Ganghofer. Today it is a natural haven between the Wetterstein Mountains and the iconic Hohe Munde peak. Many of the huts in the region can be reached on foot in winter, including the Hämmermoosalm and the Gaistalalm. From the Hämmermoosalm hut there is a 2km toboggan run down to the car park. The hut is known for its exellent food, especially the hearty "Kaiserschmarrn" (chopped pancake with icing sugar and apple sauce). Another cosy hut with good food is the Gaistalalm. Don't forget to try the cheesy Kaspressknödel! This hike passes both huts.
Winter hike
Starting point
Car park, Salzbach im Gaistal
Hike to
Hämmermoosalm & Gaistalalm
Finishing point
Car park, Salzbach im Gaistal
Mountain chain
Wetterstein Mountains
Length
7.9 km
Total hiking time
3h
Features
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
easy
Altitude
1,410m 1,240m
Elevation uphill 255m
Vertical metres downhill 255m
Fitness level
Best time of year
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* These are approximate values and recommendations. Please take your personal fitness level, technical ability and the current weather conditions into account. Tirol Werbung cannot guarantee that the information provided is correct and accepts no liability.
Parking
Car park, Salzbach in the Gaistal Valley
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Trail description
From the pay-and-display car park in Salzbach follow trail number 7 gently uphill and then turn right onto trail 41, which will take you to the Hämmermoosalm hut (45 minutes). This path is also used as a toboggan run in winter. From the Hämmermoosalm hikers can continue to the Gaistalalm hut (45 minutes) by staying to the left along trail 7.
Return along the same way to the car park in Salzbach.
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