Hochschwab

(2-day hike, Steiermark/Styria)

Date: Sat 21^st and Sun 22^nd July 2001

Suggested by:
Peter Levenitschnig. Office phone (01) 597 36 69 / 42, private phone 0676 35 16 232

Route:

Saturday: Seewiesen (968m) – Voistalerhütte (1654m) – Schiestlhaus (2153m).

Schiestlhaus - Hochschwab (the summit, 2277m) - Schiestlhaus according to weather, our shape etc. on Saturday evening and/or Sunday morning.

Sunday: (Schiestlhaus – Hochschwab – Schiestlhaus).

Schiestlhaus - Aflenzer Staritzen (a long mountain ridge) – Seewiesen.

Length of activity in hours/kilometers, elevation, grade of difficulty:
High alpine tour (H), but no glacier, no climbing.

Saturday:

Seewiesen -Voistalerhütte: 700m up, 7 km, 2 ½ hrs,

Voistalerhütte - Schiestlhaus: 500m up, 5 km, 2 ½ hrs,

Schiestlhaus - Hochschwab - Schiestlhaus: 124 m up/down, ½  and ¼  hrs.

Sunday:

(Schiestlhaus – Hochschwab - Schiestlhaus)

Schiestlhaus - Aflenzer Staritzen (a long ridge with some ups and downs) – Seewiesen: 4 hrs

Meeting point and ending point: Seeberghof (Seewiesen Nr. 45, phone: 03863 8115-0):

In the village Seewiesen, beside the Post Office. Coming from Aflenz, before the street is getting steep, on the right hand side.

Meeting time: Sat July 21^st , 12.00 a.m., then having lunch together.

Starting Time: 1.00 p.m.

Car Connections:

Wien – Semmering – Kapfenberg – Aflenz – Seewiesen (A2 – S6 – B20)

173 km, 2 ½ hrs by car (according to Tiscover route planner)

I, Peter Levenitschnig, can offer car sharing for 3 people. Please contact me by phone or e-mail:

private: 0676 35 16 232, office: (01) 597 36 69 / 42, e-mail: peter.levenitschnig@mediathek.ac.at

Perhaps other companions could offer as well car sharing if nessecary?

Equipment needed: Usual equipment for hiking at alpine regions with stay overnight at a hut. E.g.: Solid hiking boots (withstanding some moisture, sturdy sole with profile), raincoat, pullover, drinking bottle, some snacks, suncream, sun glasses, cap or hat, perhaps light gloves, clothes for changing, slippers, inner sleeping bag (two linens or special makes), toilet bag, flashlight.Temperature at the summit can be nice or very chilly.

For more detailled information see the gear list supplied for “Karnischer Höhenweg” June 2001.

Additional Remarks

360° panoramic view from Hochschwab to Niedere Tauern, Gesäuse etc. Schiestlhaus is located nearby, so it offers a “leisurely walk” to the summit in the evening or morning without big backpack.

Variations of the route:

Saturday: Voistalerhütte – Ghackte (partly “Klettersteig”) – Hochschwab – Schiestlhaus.

1 ½ hrs more hiking, some climbing at Klettersteig.

If all participants are willing and able we can decide at Saturday noon at lunch.