Hochwurzen High Trail – Hike to the Giglachseen Lakes
Anyone who enjoys being in the mountains and loves impressive views, small mountain lakes, and the true feeling of summits should definitely add the Hochwurzen High Trail to the Giglachseen Lakes to their excursion list.
The challenging mountain tour leads from the Hochwurzen over the Rossfeld and the Guschen to the Giglachseen Lakes and offers beautiful views of the Schladminger Tauern and the Dachstein massif along the way.
Nature moments guaranteed.
Dream day in the mountains - The "Hochwurzen High Trail" tour
With the gondola to the Hochwurzen
Start in Rohrmoos near Schladming.
With the Hochwurzen summit lift, you can comfortably ride up to the Hochwurzen Hut and start the hike directly from there.
From the Hochwurzen over the Rossfeld to the Guschen
The first destination is the Rossfeld. The elongated mountain ridge already offers a beautiful panorama and is perfect for a short break.
Afterwards, the high trail continues towards the Guschen. Here awaits the first summit cross and a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
From now on, the Hochwurzen High Trail shows its alpine character. The path leads in constant ups and downs through the Schladminger Tauern.
Our highlight: the Brettersee
One of our favorite spots along the hike is the Brettersee.
The small mountain lake is beautifully nestled in the alpine landscape and is a perfect spot for a break. On warm summer days, especially the brave can dip their feet into the icy mountain water here.
Afterwards, the hike continues towards the Giglachseen Lakes.
Giglach Lakes and Ignaz-Mattis Hut
After the last section, the view finally opens up to the Giglachseen Lakes.
There is also the Ignaz-Mattis Hut, which invites you to take a break.
From the Giglachseen Lakes to the Ursprungalm
After the break, the hike continues over the Preuneggsattel towards the Ursprungalm.
For this section, you should plan about another hour. The path is significantly more comfortable than the alpine high trail and forms a beautiful conclusion to the tour.
From the Ursprungalm, the hiking bus will take you back towards Rohrmoos and Schladming.
The most important information about the hike
Hochwurzen High Trail
Start: Hochwurzen Hut / Summit station of the Hochwurzen lift
Destination: Giglachseen Lakes, followed by descent to the Ursprungalm
Distance to the Giglachseen Lakes: approx. 14 km
Ascent: approx. 820 meters in elevation
Requirements: good fitness, surefootedness, and freedom from vertigo
Hochwurzen High Trail with the Summer Card
Especially practical for this hike is the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card:
With the Summer Card, you can take the Hochwurzen summit lift to the starting point of the hike for free. After the hike, the hiking bus will take you back from the Ursprungalm towards Schladming – also free with the Summer Card.
At all accommodations from Schladming Appartements, the Summer Card is included in your stay for free.
This makes planning the hike from the Hochwurzen over the Giglachseen Lakes to the Ursprungalm particularly uncomplicated.
