Großarl: Gründegg, 2,168 m

ASCENT: approx. 2.5 hours

From the Grundlehen parking lot (avalanche transceiver checkpoint), follow the hiking trail past the Ellmau-Heimalm to the Ellmaualm, 1,794 m. From there, ascend moderately steeply over open slopes to the mountain ridge. Turning right on this ridge and heading east, first a bit flatter, then over a short steep section to the summit cross of Gründegg, 2,168 m.

DESCENT:  approx. 1 hour

Along the ascent track to Ellmaual or, if snow conditions are safe, directly in the fall line from the summit to Ellmau-Heimalm. The last section is best skied along the ascent track following the hiking trail.

The starting point for this route is the Grundlehen parking lot (avalanche transceiver checkpoint), 1,333 m. It can be reached from St. Johann im Pongau via the Großarler Landesstraße (L109) as follows: At the Großarl-Mitte roundabout, take the 3rd exit to Ellmau valley, continue to the market square, turn left there, and drive about 5.5 km into the Ellmau valley.

Public bus Ellmautal No. 541 to Klausbauer

Grundlehen parking lot