Großer Pyhrgas with Hofalm

From the parking lot at the Bosruckhütte, the forest road (trail no. 601) leads first, before forest and meadow paths (trail no. 618) lead to the Hofalmsattel. There, the steep trail no. 614 branches off to the right - this is where the challenging ascent to the Great Pyhrgas begins.

The path becomes increasingly stony, the terrain more alpine. The landscape opens up more and more with every meter of ascent until you finally reach the flatter summit meadow and the striking summit cross of the Great Pyhrgas (2,244 m) comes into view. The view stretches from the Gesäuse to the Dachstein - a place to marvel and pause for a moment. The descent follows the same route back to the Hofalmsattel.

A short detour to the Hofalm is worthwhile - ideal for celebrating the summit victory with a well-earned snack. Then return to the Hofalmsattel and take the familiar route to the Bosruckhütte.