Schneeschuhtrail Hornspitz

The snowshoe trail leads through alpine terrain and should only be used by experienced hikers with the appropriate equipment when conditions are good and the snow is safe.

Trail 2: Hornspitz circular trail

• Starting point: Hornspitzbahn Gosau mountain station or Hornbahn Russbach mountain station. Hornbahn Russbach mountain station
• Difficulty: easy
• Total altitude: 1433m Viewpoint Hornspitz summit
• Altitude metres: 140hm
• Length: full loop via Bruno's Bergwelt 4.1km (same route back), alternative loop via the Gogosau 3.3km
• Walking time: approx. 2h
• Arrival point: Hornbahn Russbach mountain station or Hornspitzbahn mountain station

The hike begins at the Russbach Hornbahn mountain station or the Hornspitzbahn II in Gosau and initially leads along a well-maintained path. After a short time, you reach a small lookout station, which offers a spectacular view of the idyllic Russbach - a perfect opportunity to pause and enjoy the impressive mountain scenery.

After a short stretch, you reach a turn-off that leads to the lookout point on the Hornspitz. If you take this short diversions, you will be rewarded with a stunning panorama of the majestic Dachstein massif - a real highlight of the tour.

The trail continues towards the Ochsenkopf lift, where the lift routes are crossed. Particular caution is required here, especially when the lift is in operation. A short but crisp ascent finally leads to the top station of the drag lift. From there, the return route begins, which leads back to the starting point on a gentle incline and once again offers the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating mountain landscape to the full.