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Kerschbaumer bothy - via Googsteig

Kerschbaumeralm bothy is located at 1902m altitude in Kerschbaumeralmtal, surrounded by numerous peaks which are Alpine in scale. From the car park at Amlach forest tavern (690m) via the steeply ascending Goggsteig to the Gogghüttl. Follow the flat path to the Klammbrückl, then continue on the well signposted path up to Kerschbaumeralm bothy. Another variant: Via ferrata “Verborgene Welt” - challenging via ferrata on the way to the hut. Walking time (without via ferrata): ascent approx 4,5 hours, descent approx 3 hours; Difficulty: average

Neualplseen

Starting point is the car park at Zettersfeld cable car valley station. From there, take the gondola to the Zettersfeld 1812m, then the 4-seater chairlift to the Steinermandel, 2213m. From there proceed on the well signposted hiking trail to the north of the Goisele. After a short descent of around 20m, the route flattens, crossing the Alpine terrain, past the “Stammtisch” to Neualplseen. After a circuit of the lake and a long rest, you can head back via Neualplschneid, which is to the south of the Goisele, and back to the mountain station for the 4-seater chairlift. Walking time: ascent approx 1,25 hours, descent approx 1,25 hours; Difficulty: easy

Schlaitner panorama and adventure trail

Start from the beautiful village square Schlaiten and follow the sign on the slightly descending path to the impressive Daberer waterfall. Then along meadows and forest paths via Törl-Martel and left up to Gantschach. Further on along the old Göriacher Weg (path) with a fantastic view to the Iseltal-valley in Osttirol to Göriach. From there via house „Gridling“ (an old mining-house from the 16th century) and „Pension Schoberblick“ to the chapel „Zum guten Hirten“. This place with its magnificent view invites to spend some time! The way back – slightly descending – leads first through the forest and along old farmhouses till the starting point „Schlaitner Wirt“. Walking time: approx 3,5 hours; Difficulty: average