Silberpfennig via Bockhartseen

Best season:
May June July August September October

Overview

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Walking time
07:30 h
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Route Length
12 km
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Difficulty
Hard
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altitude meters uphill
1050 hm
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altitude meters downhill
1050 hm
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highest point
2600 m
Route Start

Hiking starting point Sportgastein, Bad Gastein

Route End

Hiking starting point Sportgastein, Bad Gastein

Best Season
May June July August September October

Altitude Profile

Description

For experienced hikers!

As the name “Silberpfennig” suggests (“Silver Penny”), silver was once mined here. Setting out from the main trail head for hikers in Sportgastein, the path will lead you to the Bockhartseehütte. Alongside the Lower Bockhartsee, you will hike up to the Upper Bockhartsee, then to the Bockhartscharte, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the Sonnblick, the Grossvenediger and the Grossglockner. The path continues up to the summit cross on the Silberpfennig. The panorama extends from Hohe Tauern National Park to the far north. With some luck, during this hike you will not only hear the marmots, you might even get to see one in the distance.