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Difficulty: medium

Gratlspitze loop route

Demanding, varied mountain hike - the ultimate goal of every fun-loving hiker.

Length 12.18 km
Duration 6:15 h
Altitude
984 hm
985 hm

From the village centre car park walk through the village passing the church on the left. Turn left and follow the signs for "Thierberg". Follow the signs for "Steinweg" towards the "Hösljoch" (approx. 1 h 30 min) and turn left after the chapel taking the steep uphill path to Gratlspitze (approx. 2 h from the Hösljoch). The panaorama is breathtaking!

Follow the descending route in a westerly direction to the Bischofer Saddle, Bischofer Alm (you can get something to eat and drink at the Bischofer Käsalm in the next curve) and the A6 path direction "Hausberg". Walk back to the starting point. 

Please note; there are some exposed sections between the ridge and the Bischofer Saddle - sure-footedness is a prerequisite! 


Round trip
Start in the valley
Details
Max. Altitude 1893
Start Alpbach village centre
End Alpbach village centre
Public access A12, motorway exit Kramsach/Brixlegg, towards Brixlegg, Alpbachtal, Alpbach
Public transport www.vvt.at / no. 620/bus stop: Alpbach Raika or Böglerhof
Parking at the entrance to the village at the fire brigade building
Equipment

Please note; there are some exposed sections between the ridge and the Bischofer Saddle - sure-footedness is a prerequisite! 

Sturdy footwear and protective clothing

Gipfelkreuz Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Gipfelkreuz Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Gratlspitze Alpbach, CCE Wanderdörfer | © Nadine Probst Gratlspitze Alpbach, CCE Wanderdörfer | © Nadine Probst
  • Hösljochkapelle Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Hösljochkapelle Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Wandern Richtung Gratlspitze übers Hösljoch | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Wandern Richtung Gratlspitze übers Hösljoch | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Wanderer mit Rastbank am Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Wanderer mit Rastbank am Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Wanderpaar Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Wanderpaar Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Ausblick von Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Ausblick von Gratlspitze Alpbach | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Hochstrickl Alpbach mit Blick Richtung Großer Galtenberg | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle Hochstrickl Alpbach mit Blick Richtung Großer Galtenberg | © Hannes Sautner Shootandstyle
  • Wanderung Hochstrickl Alpbach Sommer Paar Gipfel W Wanderung Hochstrickl Alpbach Sommer Paar Gipfel W
  • Alm-Ausschank zur Käsesennerin Alpbach Alm-Ausschank zur Käsesennerin Alpbach
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