Großarl: Mooslehenalm - Höllwand - Heukareck - Niggeltalalm

Drive by car or use the hiking taxi to Holzlehenbauer and then to the Himmelsknoten parking lot. From here, ascend on the forest road (no. 31) to the Mooslehenalm, 1,449 m, then follow a path (no. 33) to the Schiedalm, 1,758 m (not managed). From there, follow the trail markers across the open terrain through the alpine meadows up to the nearby mountain ridge. On this small high plateau, first walk northward to reach a weather cross directly next to the Schiedreitspitz, 2,094 m, which rises as a single rocky outcrop. On rocky terrain, first pass behind the Höllwand and then go through a steep path secured with a rope. A somewhat steeper path now leads uphill to a notch below the summit on the left and finally ends, after winding upward in switchbacks, at the summit cross of the Höllwand, 2,287 m (about 3 1/2 hours). Return the same way to the junction, then follow the rocky path below the Höllwand towards Heukareck (no. 31) and pass the rope-secured path. After an easier path downhill, follow the final ascent to the summit cross of Heukareck, 2,100 m (about 1 hour). On the way to the Niggeltalalm, 1,507 m (about 1 3/4 hours), you can make a detour to the Tennköpfl, 1,978 m or the Schober, 1,997 m. From the Niggeltalalm, return via the forest road to the starting point (about 3/4 hour).

Hiking boots with profiled sole, hiking map, backpack with provisions, water bottle, and first aid kit

Freedom from dizziness and surefootedness are absolutely necessary for this route.

Drive by car or take the hiking taxi past the Schiedweg by the Hotel Alpenklang and Holzlehenbauer. Continue to the Himmelsknoten parking lot near the Holzlehen radio tower.

Grossarltal hiking taxi

Himmelsknoten parking lot

Summits in the Großarl Valley

From the Heukareck you have the best view of the Salzachtal.