Welser Höhenweg, Mountain hiking trail in Upper Austria, Austria.
The Welser Höhenweg extends across 53.9 kilometers through the Totes Gebirge mountain range, connecting the towns of Hinterstoder and Bad Ischl.
After its official opening in 2020, the trail gained recognition when Rupert Hitzenberger set the record time of 14 hours and 15 minutes.
The route incorporates five traditional mountain huts, including Prielschutzhaus, Welserhütte, Pühringerhütte, Albert-Appelhaus, and Ischlerhütte, where hikers gather to rest.
The trail presents an elevation gain of 3,200 meters and maintains an altitude between 1,700 and 2,000 meters, requiring proper hiking equipment and physical preparation.
The path crosses the entire Tote Gebirge mountain ridge from east to west, offering access to peaks like Großer Priel at 2,515 meters.
Location: Upper Austria
GPS coordinates: 47.69183,14.13894
Latest update: November 16, 2025 22:33
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