Steinbergstein

From Kelchsau the route runs along the track past the Sonnblick snack bar to the Demmels Hut. From here it runs through the Lodron Alm through open alpine pasture up to the summit of the Lodron (1,925 m). From here it is a 1½ hour walk to the top of Steinbergstein. Five hours should be allowed for the whole journey.

Another route runs along the trafficable forest track in the Windautal valley then continues to the foot of the Kröndlhorn mountain, up to the Steinberghaus and the Gamskogel Hut. The shortest, but hardest, route runs along the eastern flank from the Gamskogel Hut through the Ahornau Alm steeply uphill to the Lagfelden Alm. From here it crosses open terrain on an unmetalled, but signposted route up to the summit. There is also an ascent from the Steinberghaus that runs alongside the Steinberggraben through the Neuhögen Alms and the Oberkar Alm up to the Lodronjoch saddle. From there it continues over the Ramkarkopf to the Steinbergstein.

All the trails, especially that over the eastern flank, require sure-footedness. In winter the Steinbergstein is a popular and challenging destination for ski tours.

The Steinbergstein has a summit cross made of steel where there is a stamp and a summit register. The present cross was erected in summer 1978.

The summit offers an impressive view over the Brixental valley and the Kaisergebirge mountains to the north. The crest of the Kitzbühel Alps, with its prominent peaks of the Salzachgeier (2,466 m) and the Kröndlhorn (2,444 m) stretch away to the south.

• Website for Kelchsau
• Huts of the Austrian Alpine Club – Steinberghaus