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What was at first a paved road soon deteriorates to gravel as it threads its way through pastures with a wonderful view to the mountains further south. After some 15min a narrow trail turns sharp left off the road and brings you to the wooded slopes concealing the Hölltobel.

Accompanied by the sound of rushing water, as the Dietersbach stream squeezes its way through a narrow corset of rock, you climb steeply alongside the gorge. At several places platforms allow a bird’s-eye view over the narrow chasm, and a little higher, you can clamber over a rock to view an impressive waterfall. After ½hr climbing the track reaches the asphalt road again and it is only a few minutes’ walk to Gerstruben.

Historic farmhouse at Gerstruben

This walk can be extended by continuing over the Hahnenkopf to the Oytal (see Walk 8). A shorter alternative would be to continue along the Dietersbachtal (Gerstrubental) to Gerstrubner Alpe (20min) or further to Dietersbach Alpe (1hr).

In Gerstruben, walk towards the church, then turn right along a signposted trail to Christlessee. After crossing pastures the trail starts to descend more steeply, and the Dietersbach stream is crossed on a small wooden bridge. The steep descent to the Dietersbach stream is aided by wire ropes. Extra care is required in wet conditions.