The adventure begins at the Alpenarena. After less than a kilometer on asphalt through the town center, the route dives straight into the magical world of trail running. Following the Höhenweg, the climb leads up to Annencafé. The trail crosses the forest road multiple times, but always takes the shortcut through the woods, passing the Rastötzenalmen.
The flowing trail continues to wind higher until reaching the ridge between the Gastein and GroÃarl valleys. This section offers stunning panoramic views over the vast surrounding landscape.
Soon, the route arrives at the Gamskarkogelhütte. With all 1,900 meters of elevation gain behind, itâs time to enjoy the downhill along the permanent trail running route T1 back to the Alpenarena in Bad Hofgastein. The descent starts to the right of the Gamskarkogelhütte, leading down to the Rastötzenalm before continuing downhill along a familiar section toward town. At a water fountain, the course takes a sharp right turn onto a forest road, which briefly climbs before descending again to the right toward Planitzenbauer.
After a few meters, the route turns sharply right, passing a farmhouse. A short asphalt section follows before reaching Café Sonnberg, where the Höhenweg trail begins, leading through the final stretch of elevation gain back into the valley.
