2nd try: Reichenau - Speckbacherhütte - Falkensteinwand - Semmering (Pinkenkogel) on 25 February 2023

organized by Katharina Wallner contact organizer

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Title :

2nd try: Reichenau - Speckbacherhütte - Falkensteinwand - Semmering (Pinkenkogel)

Date :

Sat 25.02.2023

Registration starts :

Registration until :

2023-02-22

Type of event :

Hike, 1 day

Organized by :

Katharina Wallner

Description :

..2nd attempt!

We'll walk to Speckbacherhütte via Reichenau & Katschkahöhe; after a break there (the hut should be open this time) on to 'Gaiskirchlein' on the Falkensteinwand and down to Breitenstein. From there we either follow the railway path or an alternative route through the woods to Semmering.

There is also the option the walk up Pinkenkogel from Semmering which would add another 1 1/2 hours; so, in total the duration of the hike could vary from 5 1/2- 6hrs to 7 - 8 hours.

Also, if the weather is less favourable, the walk can be varied & turned into a circular route, partly following the railway path back to Payerbach-Reichenau train station.

Although i've done variations of this walk numerous times, I think it's still a rather perfect winter hike..;)

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+ :

T2, Rough areas, broken rocks and boulder fields are not a problem for me. I am sure-footed and free of dizziness

Physical requirements :

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

Duration in hours and
elevation gain :

5 - 6 hrs or 7-8 hrs, depending on route; 700 m to 900m in total

Max. altitude in metres :

1000

Equipment :

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

Transport Details :

public transport hike: train to Payerbach-Reichenau, return from Semmering

Max participants :

Map :

Alpine Club Vienna: Hiking in Austria

2nd try: Reichenau - Speckbacherhütte - Falkensteinwand - Semmering (Pinkenkogel) on 25 February 2023

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