Eagle Walk Stage O1: Ströden - Johannis Hütte

Cascading waterfalls, rushing streams, towering seracs and views of glistening glaciers. Welcome to the Eagle Walk in East Tirol! Trailhead of stage 1 is at Prägraten a.G./Ströden, close to the spectacular Umbalfälle waterfalls. Starting under a canopy of ancient larch trees, the trail begins its long and winding way up the mountain. As it breaks out of the woods, keep an eye out for marmots which can often be seen here on a sunny day. Walking past the Göriach Ochsner Hütte, the route continues to the Essener-Rostocker Hütte that provides the perfect rest stop for hikers. Follow the "Schweriner Weg" trail beneath the Kleiner Geiger mountain on your way to the Türml col. Rock cairns as trail markers will show you the way to Johannis Hütte, the oldest mountain refuge in the Eastern Alps. The hut dates back to 1857 and was completely refurbished in 1999. It's a little long and a little challenging getting to the Johannis Hütte, but the scenic rewards are more thn worth it.
Starting point: Ströden