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Hohe Ranach Summit Cross – Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m) loop from Schmelz Schmelzhütte

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Hohe Ranach Summit Cross – Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m) loop from Schmelz Schmelzhütte

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Hohe Ranach Summit Cross – Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m) loop from Schmelz Schmelzhütte

05:35

13.4km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.88 km for 54 m

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3.67 km

Hohe Ranach Summit Cross

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The Hohe Rannach (also Ranach) is a summit in the Seetal Alps. This summit is in the Seetal Alps military training area, where the armed forces occasionally train. Therefore, sometimes …

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5.35 km

Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m)

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A beautiful summit where the last few meters to the summit cross still require a few alpine skills.

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10.2 km

Großer Winterleitensee

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from here you have a beautiful view of the large Hinterleitensee

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10.6 km

Seiser Hut

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A small mountain hut stands by the roadside. It is secured against the forces of nature with steel cables on all sides.

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10.7 km

View of Zirbitzkogel

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From here you can see impressively what you still have to do

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10.7 km

A wonderful area for hiking and relaxing. Picturesque alpine meadows and reed beds lie between the small and large Winterleitensee. If you need a refreshment, come to the cozy Winterleiten hut, where you can also spend the night.

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11.4 km

Naturfreundehaus Winterleiten

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The Naturfreundehaus Winterleiten is a worthwhile stop: excellent food, very friendly staff and a fantastic view of the lake.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

2.84 km

1.80 km

393 m

289 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

4.06 km

549 m

325 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 14 July

21°C

12°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2025,#704 Kreiskogel (Winterleitenhütte, Speikkogel^, Kreiskogel^, Oberberger Kogel^, Wenzelalpe^, Erlstand^, Mühlbacheralm^, Hohe Ranach^, Ranach^)

A lonely classic

From the Winterleiten Hut via Speikkogel to the Kreiskogel and then around the ridgeline of the "TÜPL Seetaler Alpen" – i.e., via
Oberberger Kogel
Wenzelalpe
Erlstand
Mühlbacheralm
Hohe Ranach and
Ranach
almost down to Schmelz.
A short path through the TÜPL then leads back to the Panorama Trail, which climbs 200 meters back to the starting point. …

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May 31, 2025,#584 Seetaler Alpen: Winterleitenhütte_Speikkogel^_Kreiskogel^_Wenzelalpe^_Erlstand^_Hohe Ranach^

Perfect ⛰️ weather, a beautiful ☀️ route and delicious food at the Winterleitenhütte 💚

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Hohe Ranach Summit Cross – Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m) loop from Schmelz Schmelzhütte

Hohe Ranach Summit Cross

Erlstand Summit (2,124 m)

Kreiskogel Summit (2,306 m)

Großer Winterleitensee

Seiser Hut

View of Zirbitzkogel

Winterleiten Lakes Trail

Naturfreundehaus Winterleiten

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