Hiking Tour to the mountain "Backenstein" and the alpine hut "Appelhaus"

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 8993 Grundlsee

Destination: 8993 Grundlsee

duration: 5h 0m

length: 18,7 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 1.450m

Altitude difference (downhill): 550m

Lowest point: 720m

Highest point: 1.772m

difficulty: medium

condition: difficult

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Hiking trail

Short description:
The "Backenstein" ist the town's landmark mountain and has its name because of its distinctiv form. In case you decide on the way to the "Appelhaus" to go to the peak of the "Backenstein" from the parting of the ways it takes 1 hour,. The alpine hut "Appelhaus" ist a comfortable possibility to rest and spend the night. As well as it represents a starting point for various others hiking tours in the mountains.

Technique: ****

Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:

May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Summit route

You can find detailed directions and further information here…

Tour and route information

Starting point: Restaurant "Gasthof Schraml" in Grundlsee or about 2 kilometer further the way up on the opposite of the bathing areas called "Bettelumkehr"

Destination: Albert Appelhaus

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