Hirnkopf via Jägersteig

The route starts from the parking lot at the Hirnkopf chairlift heading south (left of the chairlift). After a few meters, take the first turn right and follow hiking trail 09 towards Haidnerhöhe. Follow the markings/tracks in the forest up to the tree line. The route mostly follows the Salzsteinweg 109 or the local hiking trail 157. After the tree line, you reach the Haidnerhöhe at 1,799 m after a few tight turns. However, you can also cross beneath Haidnerhöhe towards Hirnkopf earlier. There is a small descent to Hirnloch, for which it is not worth taking skins off. From Hirnloch, it is just a few vertical meters up to Hirnkopf at 1,840 m above sea level. This is also where the top station of the Hirnkopf lift and the Hirnkopf hut are located.

The descent is via the piste back to the starting point.

Equipment recommendation from the Austrian Alpine Club

In any case:

Tour skis with touring bindings Climbing skins Touring ski boots Trekking poles with large baskets Functional clothing in "layering principle" Safety and emergency equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe, as well as a first aid kit)

Additional equipment:

Food and drinks Backpack (ideally including avalanche airbag) Crampons for skis Helmet for the descent GPS device and/or mobile phone Ski and sunglasses Gloves Hat or headband

Safe ski touring - 10 recommendations from the Austrian Alpine Club