Gerzkopf

Just before the old sawmill in Neuberg, turn left towards Nestlerhof. You walk directly past Nestlerhof. Shortly before Perlmaishaus, a forest path leads uphill on the right. You cross several forest roads until you reach the tree line at the ridge. On the right of the path is the shepherd's hut. You walk up to the left, initially through somewhat rocky terrain, past the "Black Tarn" until you reach the summit of Gerzkopf, partly through dwarf pines.

Weather changes, rapid temperature drop, thunderstorms, wind, fog, and snowfields are objective dangers and require the right behavior on the way. Hut keepers are experienced mountain experts; they can give good tips about the weather and the route. Lack of equipment, overestimation, carelessness, poor condition, and wrong assessment can lead to critical situations. In thunderstorms: absolutely avoid summits, ridge areas, and secured rope sections.

A good backpack is helpful, and for routes in alpine terrain, a hat, gloves, a good jacket, and trousers belong to the basic equipment. Good waterproof shoes, sunglasses, sun protection, and sufficient drinks are essential. Flashlight, map material, knife, and a small first aid kit also belong.

GPS data and orientation aids

Available GPS data, like hiking maps, are only an orientation aid because they can never represent an exact image or the detail richness of a path in reality. Especially at danger spots, the final decision must always be made on site based on the actual conditions.

In an emergency, please call the following emergency numbers: 

140 - for alpine emergencies - Austria-wide 112 - Euro emergency GSM emergency service

Coming from Eben:
Tauern motorway A10 - exit Eben - turn left towards Filzmoos - after about 8 km turn left to Neuberg, after about 1.1 km turn left again - from here there are 2 designated parking spaces for Gerzkopf (follow the signs).

Coming from Filzmoos:
Roundabout - take exit towards Neuberg - turn right in Neuberg - after about 1.1 km turn left - from here there are 2 designated parking spaces for Gerzkopf (follow the signs).

With the FIDIBUS (Filzmoos hiking bus), you quickly reach the starting point in Neuberg. Stop "Abzweigung Gseng" - return is the stop directly at Hotel Neubergerhof.

Designated parking spaces for "Natura 2000 Gerzkopf".

Beautiful view, magnificent raised bog landscape with small moor lake, summit cross with bell.