Lieu de puissance : "Gerzkopf" (Place 12)

Weather changes, rapid temperature drops, thunderstorms, wind, fog, and snowfields are objective dangers and require the right behavior on the trail. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips about the weather and the route. Lack of equipment, overestimating oneself, recklessness, poor condition, and incorrect assessment can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: avoid peaks, ridgelines, and fixed ropes at all costs.

A good backpack is helpful, and for routes in alpine terrain, a hat, gloves, a good jacket, and pants are basic equipment. Good waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection, and sufficient drinks are essential. A flashlight, map material, knife, and a small first aid kit are also part of the basic gear.

GPS data and orientation aids

Available GPS data – like hiking maps – are only an aid for orientation, as they can never exactly represent or show all details of a path in reality. Especially in danger spots, the final decision on how and whether to continue the route must always be made based on the local conditions.

In case of emergency, please call the following emergency numbers: 

140 – for alpine emergencies – Austria-wide 112 – European emergency GSM emergency service

Coming from Eben:  Take the A10 Tauern Motorway and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After approximately 7 km, turn off at the junction towards Neuberg and follow the road. At the Gseng junction, turn left and continue for about 500 m. The Nestlerweg parking lot is on the right-hand side of the road. Take the A10 Tauern Motorway and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After approximately 7 km, turn off at the junction towards Neuberg and follow the road. At the Gseng junction, turn left (passing the Nestlerweg parking lot) and continue along the road until just before the Gsenghofalm. The Gerzkopf parking lot is on the left-hand side of the road. Take the A10 Tauern Motorway and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After approximately 7 km, turn off at the junction towards Neuberg and follow the road to the Knabl junction. Turn left there and continue along the road to Hotel Neubergerhof. Take the A10 Tauern Motorway and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After approximately 11 km, you will find public paid parking opposite Hotel Happy Filzmoos / Aparthotel Das Filzmoos. Take the A10 Tauern Motorway and exit at Eben. Turn left towards Filzmoos. After approximately 11 km, turn right at the junction opposite the gas station. A public paid parking lot is located opposite the gas station.

Coming from Ramsau am Dachstein:

At the roundabout, take the exit towards Neuberg and follow the main road towards Neuberg for approximately 4 km. At the Neuberg junction, turn right and continue straight along the road. At the Gseng junction, turn left and continue for about 500 m. The Nestlerweg parking lot is on the right-hand side of the road. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Neuberg and follow the main road towards Neuberg for approximately 4 km. At the Neuberg junction, turn right and continue straight along the road. At the Gseng junction, turn left (passing the Nestlerweg parking lot) and continue until just before the Gsenghofalm. The Gerzkopf parking lot is on the left-hand side of the road. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Neuberg and follow the main road towards Neuberg for approximately 4 km. At the Neuberg junction, turn right and continue straight along the road. At the Knablhof junction, turn left and continue along the road to Hotel Neubergerhof. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Neuberg and continue straight along the road. Public paid parking is available opposite Hotel Happy Filzmoos / Aparthotel Das Filzmoos. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Neuberg. Turn left immediately after the gas station. A public paid parking lot is located opposite the gas station.

Bus de randonnée de Filzmoos

At the Filzmoos tourist information, you can get a hiking map (Euro 5.50) or a hiking sketch (Euro 2.00) with information about this route. Further information can be found in the "Power Spot Booklet" with the story "The Lights of Filzmoos". This can be purchased for € 2.00 at the Filzmoos Tourist Office. All power spots are also marked on the Filzmoos walking map. KOMPASS Hiking Map 031 “The Dachstein, Ramsau, Filzmoos” – 1:25,000 (Highly detailed, weatherproof paper. Ideal for planning and for use on the go).