Impromptu Wienerwald hike: 'the grand inner arch': from Hütteldorf to Heiligenstadt on 29 January 2023

organized by Katharina Wallner contact organizer

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Title :

Impromptu Wienerwald hike: 'the grand inner arch': from Hütteldorf to Heiligenstadt

Date :

Sun 29.01.2023

Registration starts :

Registration until :

2023-01-29

Type of event :

Hike, 1 day

Organized by :

Katharina Wallner

Description :

As snow in the Vienna Wood has become so rare these days, I feel that it's worth staying close-by this weekend and appreciate the transformative white magic on the doorstep.

This is the classic long inner arch hike - Hütteldorf to Heiligenstadt - it's long, though, and I haven't hiked it in the snow before (it's also a trailrunning favourite..;)):

Hütteldorf - Steinhofgründe - Sophienalpe - Hermannskogel - Leopoldsberg - Kahlenbergdorf/ Heiligenstadt

If you would like to join this little impromptu snowy Vienna Woods walk challenge, please let me know by 6.00 pm tonight. The hike will take place if there are at least 5 participants.

We will meet at 9.30 somewhere around Hütteldorf. The hike will be at least 6 hrs walking time only. Details will be sent to all participants; there are inns & huts open on the way.

Technical requirements
T0, No requirements
T1, I can move myself surefootedly on trails and narrow foot-paths
T2, Rough areas, broken rocks and boulder fields are not a problem for me. I am sure-footed and free of dizziness
T3, I feel fine in difficult technical conditions and have mountain experience. I can manage to climb up and down without a rope on routes of climbing difficulty UIAA grade 1+ :

T1, I can move myself surefootedly on trails and narrow foot-paths

Physical requirements :

K2, 4-7 hours / day; up and down

Duration in hours and
elevation gain :

6h, 600m

Max. altitude in metres :

500

Equipment :

basic winter hiking gear, enough fluids and snacks, poss. gaiters and poles

Transport Details :

public transport

Max participants :

Map :

Alpine Club Vienna: Hiking in Austria

Impromptu Wienerwald hike: 'the grand inner arch': from Hütteldorf to Heiligenstadt on 29 January 2023

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