SCHNEEBERG WINTER HIKE
WINTER HIKE TO AUSTRIA'S ICONIC SUMMIT, THE SCHNEEBERG
Although the Schneeberg is neither the highest nor the most technical peak in the area, it should not be underestimated. Winter conditions can make this tour a real challenge. If you've already been to the Low Tatras in winter, now is the time to climb this summit too!
I recommend this tour to anyone who hikes regularly and has good fitness and stamina, but would like to try themselves in winter conditions.
TOUR DIFFICULTY
This tour was put together for beginner and intermediate hikers and is a great opportunity to improve your movement in a winter alpine environment. The terrain will be varied; good stamina is expected, and 500 metres of elevation gain is the basic requirement.
Important! In the mountains many unforeseeable factors can affect the programme (e.g. changeable weather). For this reason I cannot guarantee the success of the tour and cannot accept responsibility for changes. In extreme conditions the guide always decides on changes to the programme or the route!
PROGRAMME
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Departure at 05:30 from the Őrmező P+R car park by carpool, arriving around 09:00 at the Schneeberg Sesselbahn valley station car park. Here we pack up, I hand out the necessary equipment and we take the chairlift up to the Edelweißhütte, where the hike starts. Depending on snow conditions we put on our gear and set off towards the Fischerhütte, first on a forest road between the pines; slowly the trees disappear and rocks and snow take over the landscape. After a good 3 hours the Fischerhütte comes into view, where we take a rest. Then we head to the cross on the Klosterwappen (2076 m). If the weather allows, we admire the wonderful panorama, then return to the Edelweißhütte. We take the chairlift back down to the cars and drive home.
Walking time: 7 – 8 hoursDistance: 12 kmElevation: 950 m up, 950 m down
COSTS
The tour costs HUF 30,000, which includes guiding, equipment and organisation.
PAYMENT ON REGISTRATION
Payment in advance by bank transfer.
Precup Csaba, sole trader
Bank account: 12100011-17482303
Tax number: 90073115 – 1 – 42
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Carpool travel, paid on the spot (expected HUF 5,000 – 10,000 per person, depending on the actual group size, fuel consumption and how full the cars are),
Travel insurance: around HUF 3,000
EQUIPMENT
Warm clothing suited to the weather!
- rain jacket
- rain trousers (if you have them)
- hiking trousers
- base layer
- mid layer
- hat
- warm waterproof softshell gloves
- neck gaiter
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- headlamp
- warm jacket (down or synthetic)
- hat
- 35 – 45 litre hiking backpack
- waterproof hiking boots
- trekking poles
- phone
- microspikes
- hiking socks
Good to know
Travel
We travel by carpool; those travelling to the venue on their own settle the travel costs among themselves. Those travelling by carpool share the total travel cost (of all vehicles) on average. Drivers and guides do not contribute to the travel costs. The travel cost is split between the passengers of each car, divided by the number of people in the car; the guide and the driver pay no travel costs! If you have a car and driving experience, sign up as a carpool driver!
Weather
Be prepared for changeable winter weather; wind and snow can come at any time, so bring layered, warm and waterproof clothing and suitable equipment.
Food
During the hikes everyone takes care of their own food: sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks, chocolate, energy bars.
Insurance
Participation requires travel insurance covering the whole period, valid for mountain rescue and hospital treatment. Recommended insurer: EUB, extreme sports category eub.hu ↗
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