The ups and downs of Gastein - Gadauner Hochalmen
From Angertal to the Schlossalm via the high alpine pastures Looking back to Anger Sitting on the ski lift in Winter I often look up the valley to a high area where there is no skiing and the only signs of human visitation are the mostly snow-buried huts on the hillside. These are the Gadauner Hochalmen. Have always wanted to go up there and today is the day. Felding Hutte Took the 09:45 bus to Angertal today so started the walk at 10 am. Headed uphill towards the Gadauner Hochalmen. The path starts just past the winter ski beginners’ area. I headed uphill on a steep path that forms part of the Salzburger Almweg. Not long before the tree-line the path hit a farm road switch-backing its way up the mountain. Once clear of the trees the valley end appeared, a huge sweep of alpine pastures backed by steep rocky mountains. The Gadauner Hochalmen were scattered around at 1800m offering a choice of stopping points. It was still only 11:30, before the beering hour, so res...