BergeSeen Trail L2: Loserhütte - Appelhaus

Description:
"Every thought of the big world, every sorrow vanishes here. Closer to its creator, the contemplation of nature on a grand scale fills us with heavenly feeling...". These words can be found in the diaries of Archduke Johann (1782-1859), who crossed the Tote Gebirge several times. On this stage you will find them confirmed.Directions:
From the Loserhütte, walk along the wide path next to the toll road to the uppermost parking lot at the Loser-Alm. From its rear edge, continue hiking on the Karl Stöger trail (no. 201) with the signs "Augstwiese - Appelhaus". At the following fork, stay on the right path, which soon crosses rocky terrain and extensive mountain pine fields. Through the southeastern flank of the Vorderer Schwarzmooskogel you reach the Hochklapfsattel (1,487 m) in a steady up and down.

There, path no. 212, which leads up from Altaussee, enters from the right. Continue on this path to the left and above the tiny Augstwiesensee lake you will reach the lower edge of the wide grassy hollow of the Augstwiesen meadows (1,345 m).

From the fork there, turn right (marking no. 201) in the direction of "Appelhaus" to the alpine huts and then up through the Henarwald. After about 3.5 km you reach the Albert-Appel-Haus (1,660 m) and thus also the connection to stage 21 of the Salzkammergut BergeSeen Trail. 4:00 h

Tip:
Note: If you follow the left path (212) from the turn-off at the Augstwiesenalm, you will reach - past the hunting lodge "Füchsleins Not" - the huts of the Wildenseealm (1,521 m) in 45 minutes.Safety guidelines:

• In alpine terrain, pay attention to the danger of falling rocks.


• Until early summer you can encounter steep snowfields or firn gullies - especially in icy conditions there is then an acute danger of falling and thus of death!


• Due to storm damage, forestry work or construction work, individual sections of the trail may be temporarily difficult or impossible to pass.


• Cows on the alp are often curious. Because they are mother cows, they develop a strong drive to protect their calves. Therefore, move quietly on cow pastures, keep at least 20 m distance to the animals and do not stroke calves under any circumstances! In case of threatening gestures (pawing, stamping) slowly move away backwards (do not turn your back). Dogs on a leash, they must not bark at cows or even chase them. In the event of an attack, it is essential to let them off the leash.

Equipment:
For all stages you will need hiking or mountain boots with a treaded rubber sole as well as wind- and rainproof clothing.

A change of clothes and a small first-aid kit should also be in your backpack. How much food you pack depends on the number of stops you make. In any case, you should take enough to drink. Telescopic poles are especially helpful when going downhill.

Additional information:
Text kindly provided by the publisher KOMPASS-Verlag and Wolfgang Heitzmann.

Further information at trail.salzkammergut.at