Krautwasch 2,283 m - Ski tour
Tour description
Young explorers and experienced ski tourers alike will find exactly what they are looking for in the Sölktäler. Slopes above the tree line offer winter sports enthusiasts plenty of freedom to pursue their interests in a variety of ways.
A varied ski tour featuring flat sections and steep steps. The west-facing slopes are particularly well-suited for a ski tour when there is firn snow. The summit ascent is difficult.
Special consideration must be given to the wildlife in forested areas. Wildlife protection zones are marked on the maps of the various tours. Please try to adhere to the rules and remain fair to the animals and plants - you are entering their habitat!
The tour
Map, elevation profile & further information
Ascent: Starting from the Hansenalm, follow the road until you reach the Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte. Pass below the hut along the path across the bridge. Then follow the course of the stream on the eastern side. When crossing the forest road, follow the summer markings towards Haseneckscharte - Hochstubhofen. After crossing the stream, continue heading east. Before reaching the Seekar-See, continue south-east to the pre-summit (2,283) north of the Krautwasch.
Varied ski tour with flat sections and steep steps. The west-facing slopes are particularly suitable for a ski tour in firn conditions. The final summit ascent is difficult.
Descent: same as ascent
From the A10: at Altenmarkt (exit 63) turn towards Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here, take the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern, follow the signs towards Naturpark.
From the A9: at Selzthal (exit 69) turn towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen, follow the B320 to Espang. There, turn towards Niederöblarn/Naturpark Sölktäler.
To the route: In the center of Stein an der Enns, turn towards St. Nikolai and follow the road for approximately 19 km to Hansenalm.
Hansenalm parking lot
Arrival at Stein/Enns station with ÖBB.
Taxi company Mayer Phone: +43 676 60 28 107 or +43 676 54 09 858
Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are subject to personal responsibility. Tourism boards or avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.
- Check the weather and avalanche situation on the evening before every ski tour at www.lawine-steiermark.at, avalanche hotline: +43 664 8105928
- Do not undertake a ski tour alone. It's more fun together anyway!
- Always act with risk awareness and react to danger signs!
- Observe existing regulations, such as hunting closures and wildlife protection areas, reforestation or young forest areas.
- You should always have your mobile phone well charged with you. Have you also saved the emergency numbers? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, take out the SIM card and dial 112.
- LVS device, probe and shovel are a prerequisite in open terrain.
- Ski touring equipment consisting of skis/splitboard, skins, poles and possibly ski crampons.
- Provisions, warm drinks, spare clothes and a first aid kit.
- Choose your clothing according to the onion layer principle.
- Maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your mobile phone or GPS device will also help you.
Mountain guides from the region: www.schladming-dachstein.at/bergführer
Further information is available at the Schladming Dachstein Tourism Association - Naturpark Sölktäler Information Office:
Phone: +43 3687 23310 501
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Stein an der Enns 107
8961 Sölk
Sölktäler Ski Touring Folder or Schladming-Dachstein Ski Touring available in all information offices of the region.
