Hengstpass – Karlhütte loop from Hengstpass

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Hengstpass – Karlhütte loop from Hengstpass

Hard

4.8

(6)

hikers

Hengstpass – Karlhütte loop from Hengstpass

04:07

7.74km

630m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

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 559 m for 1.47 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.15 km

Rumpelmayrkreuz

Highlight • Summit

From a viewing bench you can enjoy magnificent views of the Haller Walls.
There is also a summit cross book.

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1.89 km

Kampermauer 1394 m

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The summit ascent is rope-insured and as a reward you get a magnificent view of the Haller Walls, Dead Mountains and the surrounding jagged rocks of the valley. The summit …

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2.25 km

Kampermauer summit 1394 m

Highlight • Summit

This is the actual summit of the Kampermauer.

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3.05 km

Schwarzkogel 1554 m

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful views along the way.
Reachable via Tann Schwärze 1533 m or up from the Menauer Alm.

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3.55 km

There are several ascent routes to the Black Tan:
Route 475 and then an unmarked trail via Spitzenbergriedel
up from the Hengstpasshütte
from the Hengstpassstraße to the Menaueralm and via Schwarzkogel

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5.82 km

Hengstpass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Highly recommended pass road to Hengstpass with good rest stops.

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5.96 km

Panoramic View from Hengstpass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view from the Hengstpass into the surrounding mountains.

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7.51 km

Karlhütte

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In a rustic, natural atmosphere you can enjoy light cuisine or traditional farmer's specialties and pan dishes.

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7.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.56 km

1.59 km

1.53 km

753 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

1.71 km

1.67 km

656 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

4°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

June 21, 2025,39./25 🧙‍♀️🧹🧙‍♀️ Hengstpass-Hütte, Spitzbergriedel 1285 m, Tannschwärze 1533 m, Schwarzkogel 1554 m, Kampermauer 1394 m, Kampermauer Gipfelkreuz 1433 m, Menaueralm // 700 Hm

Finally, Saturday, perfect hiking weather, motivated mountaineers, 4 peaks, and much more.
The AGP of our hike today was the Hengstpasshütte, and our first destination was the Spitzbergriedel. The second destination, with the Tannschwärze in sight, cost us a lot of sweat. Some earlier, some later – so we arrived at the Tannschwärze and took a long break there.
The …

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