HOHE TAUERN PANORAMA TRAIL | ET02: Alternative route Plattenkogel | Hochkrimml-Krimml

The first section of the alternative route via Plattenkogel to Breitscharte follows the same path as the main route of the Panorama Trail. From the Alpengasthof Filzstein, you walk a few meters up the asphalt road to a crossing asphalt road. Cross the road and hike up the ski slope at a signpost "Plattenkogel" – crossing a gravel road several times at the top – until you reach the highest visible lift station, just below Plattenkogel (2,039 m), which you ascend in a slight left curve. Cross the summit, pass the summit station of the Plattenkogel Express on the left, and follow the very beautiful hiking trail down a ridge. At a fork, choose the left path, climb up a few meters, and then descend to reach the Breitscharte (1,925 m). Here you leave the main route of the "Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail" and take the gravel road down to the right towards Gletscherblickalm, where you can refresh yourself. Continue down the large gravel road to the houses of Gerlosplatte (1,697 m). Along the road to the left, passing between Intersport and the accommodation "Stadlloft." 50 meters later, to the right across the meadow, a short way downhill to a meadow path (approximately at the level of the lowest houses of Stadlloft). Follow the meadow path downhill toward Speichersee Durlaßboden. At the end of your descent via the hiking trail, you reach an asphalt road, which you follow to the right. From here you are back on the main route of the "Tauern Panorama Trails." Passing the valley station of the Plattenkogel Express, you hike to the old Gerlospass road and cross it.

Now begins the last part of your hike today: Immediately on the other side of the road, a hiking trail begins that takes you to a small asphalt road. Follow this to the left to another road. 100 m up the road on the right and you are at your destination in the center of Königsleiten (1,567 m).

Alpine hiking equipment is required for the Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail:

Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover Sturdy and comfortable footwear Weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a layering system. The Hohe Tauern Panorama Trail is mostly at elevations between 1,300 m and 2,450 m – this should be considered when selecting your hiking gear (especially your clothing). Trekking poles are recommended due to often long descents Sun and rain protection Make sure to have enough provisions and sufficiently sized drinking bottles, as not all stages offer places to eat or fountains (e.g., on stages 5 and 7) First aid kit Pocket knife Mobile phone Tour description or hiking map

Arrival by car

From the north: Inntal motorway A12 (toll sticker required) to the Felbertauern exit (toll sticker required) - towards Kitzbühel - Pass Thurn - Mittersill - Krimml or Inntal motorway to the Zillertal exit - towards Zell am Ziller - Gerlospass - Krimml/Hochkrimml (toll sticker required). From the east: A10 Tauern motorway to Werfen, B 311 to Schwarzach, Zell am See, then on B 168 to Mittersill and further on B 165 to Krimml

Coming from Zell am See: from Zell am See station take regional bus 670 (direction Krimml via Uttendorf - Mittersill – Neukirchen) to the stop Krimml station. Transfer to regional bus 673 via Almdorf Königsleiten to the start point Hochkrimml Gasthof Filzstein (Oberkrimml 65, 5743 Krimml)

Coming from the Zillertal: from Zell am Ziller station take regional bus 4094 to Almdorf Königsleiten junction Gerlospass. Transfer to regional bus 673 to the start point Hochkrimml Gasthof Filzstein (Oberkrimml 65, 5743 Krimml).

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