This scenic mountain tour in
Ausseerland connects two striking peaks around
Tauplitz: the
Gwendlingstein (1,645 m) and the
Hechlstein (1,814 m). The tour offers varied ascents and descents, wonderful
panoramic views and a short but challenging climbing passage to the second summit.
A physically demanding tour for sure-footed and experienced hikers.You start directly in the
center of Tauplitz at the church. From there, follow trail no. 6 in an easterly direction. After crossing the bypass road, you pass a small
chapel in the direction of
Leinsteg. After the bridge, turn right uphill past the Gasteiger and Lurger farms and continue along the asphalt road to the highest farm, Gewessler.
From here, follow the signs to the
Gwendlingstein. If you want to reach your destination faster, choose the
southern ascent, which is steep and challenging, but also varied. Alternatively, the
normal route leads to the summit at a more leisurely pace.
From the
Gwendlingstein, continue via the western ascent to the
Hechlstein. This section is only recommended for experienced mountain hikers: The path is
steep, rocky and partly unsecured. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Tote Gebirge, the
Grimming and the
Tauplitzalm.
Trail no. 297 then continues eastwards before descending via the Ernst and Hechl farms. The circular route leads back to the Gewessler and continues along the familiar route back to the center of Tauplitz.
Alternative routeIf you prefer a shorter and easier variant, you can descend southwards between
Gwendlingstein and
Hechlstein to get back to Tauplitz.