On this mild morning at the end of October, we woke up to snowfall and stormy winds – so we tried to delay our start. Just a few hours later, we were climbing uphill in bright sunshine – a completely surreal experience. The mountains are unpredictable, but that’s exactly what makes them magical.
By the time we reached the top, it was clear to both of us: we’ll only return here once the boys can hike on their own.
(Update May 2025 – Zita: Of course I’m still carrying L2 on my back.)
We met our friends at the Ottohaus – they had taken the cable car with their three kids, while we started from Hirschwang and followed the Törlweg. Not long after we arrived, Christian headed straight back: he ran down into the valley alone. I walked with the boys to the cable car station, and we descended together – and arrived at the base station at exactly the same time. We spent a total of four hours on the mountain.
📍 Distance: approx. 10 km
⛰ Elevation gain: approx. 1,150 m
⏱ Duration: 4 hours (gross)
Route: Hirschwang – Törlweg – Ottohaus – Praterstern – Rax cable car station
The most memorable hikes rarely go as planned – and that’s exactly what makes them unforgettable.