Overview
Herzog Ernst - In winter/spring a seldom climbed mountain in the Goldberg Group due to the nearer higher mountains (
Hoher Sonnblick and
Hocharn).
Ski Ascent Herzog Ernst (left summit) |
In summer several marked trails lead to the summit (e.g.
Pröllweg from Niedersachsenhaus and Naturfreundehaus Neubau).
Riffelhöhe and Neunerkogel (Pröllweg) |
Getting There
Salzburg
Herzog Ernst can be climbed from Kolm Saigurn (Rauris Valley) via Naturfreundehaus Neubau or Niedersachsenhaus or Sportgastein (Gastein Valley) via Niedersachsenhaus.
Carinthia
Access from Carinthia via Außer- and Innerfragant (Möllvalley) via Duisburger Hütte.
Red Tape
Herzog Ernst is located within the Hohe Tauern National Park. No fees accept toll road to Kolm Saigurn or Sportgastein.
When To Climb
Winter - Spring
The mountain can be climbed nearly all over the year.
For ski touring the best months are March to May/June. In summer/all the best months hikers are Jule to September/October.
Herzog Ernst Ski Descent |
Wintergasse |
Skiing near Naturfreundehaus Neubau |
Summer
Pröllweg leads from Niedersachsenhaus to Herzog Ernst
Places to Stay
in/from Kolm Saigurn
Ammerer Hof
Naturfreundehaus
Naturfreundehaus Neubau
Niedersachsenhaus
Ammererhof |
Niedersachsenhaus |
from Gasteiner Valley
Niedersachsenhaus
B&Bs in Gasteiner Valley
from Innerfragant (Carinthia)
Duisburger Hütte - located in the ski resort (Mölltaler Gletscher)
Maps and Guidebooks
Maps
The following maps will be useful:
Alpenvereinskarte 42 (1:25.000) - best quality
Österreichische Karte 154 (Austrian Map 1:25.000 and 1:50.000, also good quality)
Books
Skitouren Nationalpark Hohe Tauern by Rudolf Weiss ISBN 3-85423-034-6 (out of print)