Eagle Walk Stage 19: Anhalter Hütte - Hanauer Hütte

Stage 19 involves plenty of knee-punishing descents, but the wow factor far exceeds the “ow” factor – this walk delivers much reward for the effort. The exposed and rugged trail from Anhalter Hütte to the Steinjöchl ridge is assisted by a fixed anchoring system of cables. From the ridge, it’s a steep descent to the Hahntennjochsattel. Gorgeous scenery awaits eager hikers in the remote Pfafflar Valley, passing picture-postcard villages en route to the Angerletal Valley and to the finishing point of this stage: Hanauer Hütte. Most of the 38 km² Muttekopf nature reserve lies above the treeline, so you'll find yourself in a true alpine environment. Don’t forget to turn your focus from the beautiful scenery to your feet as rare, exotic and endangered alpine wildflowers and plants can be found here.
Starting point: Anhalter Hütte