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Beginner Gesäuse Trek

Name: Beginner Gesäuse Trek
Brand: Bookatrekking
Price: 380.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1417 reviews)

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

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> Hike hut-to-hut through Austria’s wild Gesäuse National Park
> Sleep in Mödlingerhütte, Hesshütte, and Ennstaler Hütte
> We book your huts, you bring the smiles

Picture this: the first rays of sunlight hit the limestone peaks, the morning air is crisp, and all you hear is the distant rush of rivers and the crunch of your boots on the trail. Welcome to Gesäuse—Austria's wild heart and a hidden treasure for hikers who want nature untouched and trails uncrowded.

The Beginner Gesäuse Trek is your gentle gateway into one of Austria’s most spectacular landscapes. Over five days, you'll wander through alpine meadows, along sparkling rivers, and under the watchful gaze of soaring rock faces. It's hiking made simple: manageable distances, easy-to-follow paths, and cozy mountain

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Admont - Mödlingerhütte

Duration: 04:26 h

Distance: 10.8 km

Ascent: 1120 m

Descent: 360 m

Your journey begins in the peaceful town of Admont, home to Austria’s most beautiful monastery library—a place that feels like the gateway to adventure. The trail starts gently but soon climbs steadily into alpine magic. Meadows, forests, and the sound of your own footsteps guide you up. After a rewarding hike, you arrive at the Mödlingerhütte, perched between cliffs and forests. It's your first mountain hut of the trek—time for warm food, cold drinks, and the kind of views that make you fall in love with hiking.

Mödlingerhütte

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Mödlingerhütte - Hesshütte

Duration: 05:40 h

Distance: 13.7 km

Ascent: 940 m

Descent: 770 m

This is a big mountain day—the kind that makes your legs work and your heart full. From the cozy Mödlingerhütte, you hike through dense larch forests, rocky paths, and open meadows with the jagged Gesäuse peaks all around. The views over the Ennstal valley get better with every step. At the end of the trail, the legendary Hesshütte is waiting: a classic mountain hut where the beer is cold, the dumplings are hearty, and the sunsets light up the Hochtor like it’s on fire.

Hesshütte

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Hesshütte - Gesäuse Lodge

Duration: 03:29 h

Distance: 8.07 km

Ascent: 90 m

Descent: 1180 m

Today is all about descending—gently at first, then steeper as you leave the heights of the Hesshütte behind. The views? Still spectacular. The Gesäuse peaks keep you company all the way down. At the bottom lies the cozy Gesäuse Lodge, tucked between forest and river. A place where comfort meets wilderness and where your well-earned rest comes with local food, fresh mountain air, and maybe one last sunset to seal the adventure.

Gesäuse Natural Park Lodge

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Gesäuse Lodge - Ennstaler Hütte

Duration: 03:22 h

Distance: 6.9 km

Ascent: 930 m

Descent: 10 m

Back uphill! Today’s route may be shorter, but it climbs steadily through lush alpine meadows, scattered pine forests, and rocky switchbacks as you make your way towards the welcoming Ennstaler Hütte. Along the way, you’ll pass through typical Gesäuse scenery: steep limestone walls, buzzing wildflowers, and the distant sound of cowbells from summer pastures. It’s a proper mountain day—enough of a challenge to feel it in your legs, but with plenty of chances to pause and soak in the views over the Enns valley below. The reward? The cozy Ennstaler Hütte perched high on the mountainside, where you can kick off your boots, enjoy a hearty meal, and watch the peaks glow in the evening light.

Ennstalerhütte

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Ennstaler Hütte - Hieflau

Duration: 02:55 h

Distance: 8.27 km

Ascent: 10 m

Descent: 1040 m

The final day of your adventure begins with a gentle descent through peaceful mountain forests and rolling pastures. As you wind your way downhill, the rugged limestone peaks slowly give way to green hills and the soft sounds of the valley below. It’s the kind of walk that lets you reflect on the journey—on the summits crossed, the stories shared, and the quiet moments in the heart of Gesäuse. Your trek ends in the charming village of Hieflau, once a historic mining town, now a sleepy gateway to the national park. A perfect closing chapter to five days filled with fresh mountain air, alpine magic, and memories that will stay with you long after the boots come off.

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Included

Full travel guide

You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Gesäuse Trek . Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.
Accommodation

During your Gesäuse Trek , you will spend your nights in mountain huts. In the mountain huts we normally only book dormitories, but we can look into private rooms on request. If the private rooms are fully booked or not available in the hut, we automatically book a bed in dormitories for you. Please note that private rooms are more expensive and there will be an additional charge for this.
Half board (where possible)

Accommodation in the huts includes dinner and breakfast, unless otherwise indicated in the exclusive list. This allows you to travel lighter and not have to worry about an extra meal. Please note, however, that lunch is not included, but can be purchased at the huts.
Breakfast in hotels (where possible)

Accommodation in the hotels includes breakfast whenever possible. We will arrange this for you as much as possible in advance. Please note that lunch and dinner are not included, but can be ordered at the accommodation or in the village.
Navigation support

Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

Traveling to and from

You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport.
Transfers

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas, ferries, etc.
Lunch

Half-board is included in the price of this trek. Lunch, however, is not. You can get something to eat at the mountain huts along the way.
Travel Insurance

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.
Personal expenses

Personal expenses on such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Dinner Gesäuse Natural Park Lodge

Where possible we book accommodations on a half-board basis but at Gesäuse Natural Park Lodge only breakfast is included. In the evening, you can dine at the hut without any problems and pay for it on the spot.
Payment Mödlingerhütte

The Mödlingerhütte only accepts cash payments on site. Bookatrekking.com takes care of your reservation but you will need to complete the payment on arrival. The reservation includes your stay plus half board and costs approximately €75 per person. Make sure you bring enough cash.

FAQ

How to Get To the Starting Point of the Beginner Gesäuse Trek
How to Get From the Endpoint (Hieflau) Back to Admont
What if the dates I want are not available?
If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?
How do I know if this trek is right for me?

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Destinations

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Beginner Gesäuse Trek

Itinerary

Admont - Mödlingerhütte

Mödlingerhütte

Mödlingerhütte - Hesshütte

Hesshütte

Hesshütte - Gesäuse Lodge

Gesäuse Natural Park Lodge

Gesäuse Lodge - Ennstaler Hütte

Ennstalerhütte

Ennstaler Hütte - Hieflau

Included

Full travel guide

Accommodation

Half board (where possible)

Breakfast in hotels (where possible)

Navigation support

Excluded

Traveling to and from

Transfers

Lunch

Travel Insurance

Personal expenses

Dinner Gesäuse Natural Park Lodge

Payment Mödlingerhütte

FAQ

How to Get To the Starting Point of the Beginner Gesäuse Trek

How to Get From the Endpoint (Hieflau) Back to Admont

What if the dates I want are not available?

If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

How do I know if this trek is right for me?

How to Book

Booking

Availability

Cancellation policy

Packing List for the Gesäuse Trek

Information

Essentials

Extras

Reviews

Reviews

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