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Hühnerspiel
Gathering place for black cockerels
High up beneath the Brenner summit, lies an open, overgrown plateau with alpine roses and cranberry bushes. The glistening white Stubai Ice Caves can be seen in the distance. This scenic nature site is, however, the annual gathering place for black cockerels to mate, scuffle and ‘play about’ together. The peak mating season for roosters falls between late March and early June - which runs alongside the start of the hiking season. The roosters begin their courtship displays at dawn, as they try to impress with their posturing and chest thrusts, diverse sounds and exuberant leaps. They always take a break before sunrise, which hunters describe as morning prayer. Sunrise sees the start of the so-called ‘sun courtship’, which, including interludes of scuffling, lasts all day. Hühnerspiel therefore gives a whole new meaning to the concepts of nature and drama.
Round trip 1
Krössbach / Oberegg – Milderaunalm – Hühnerspiel – Milderaunalm – Krössbach / Oberegg
Starting and finishing point: Krössbach / Oberegg (1,136 m)
Walking time: 5 hours
Altitude difference: 1000 m
Rest points: Milderaunalm (1,671 m)
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE POINT:
The tour starts at Oberegg car park (€ 4.00/day), above Krössbach. The car park can be reached by crossing the bridge opposite Gasthof Sportalm in Krössbach which heads towards Unteregg/Oberegg and then following the road for around 700 metres. If travelling by public transport, you go as far as the centre of Krössbach bus stop and the car park is approx. 15 minutes’ walk from there.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
The starting point is the car park in Oberegg, above Krössbach. The forest path climbs sedately for approx. 1 ½ hours up to Milderaunalm. From there, it is a further 1 ½ hour’s hike to the Hühnerspiel scenic nature site. The climb up runs directly from the mountain pasture to a grassy plateau, namely the Hühnerspiel. A swivelling seat at this natural beauty spot makes it possible to enjoy the panoramic views from every angle. The descent leads you down the same path for around 2 hours, via the Milderaunalm and back to Oberegg.
Round Trip 2
Oberbergtal car park "Josef" - Brandstattalm - Hühnerspiel – Milderaunalm – Auffangalm - Oberbergtal car park "Josef"
Starting and finishing point: Oberbertal / car park “Josef” (1.360 m)
Walking time: 5 ½ - 6 hours
Altitude difference: 1100 Hm
Rest points: Brandstattalm (1.811 m), Milderaunalm(1.671 m), Auffangalm (1.620 m)
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE POINT:
The tour starts at car park “Josef” in the Oberbergtal. The car park can be reached by turning off in Milders in the direction of the Oberbergtal and following the road for about 3,5 km.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Starting point is the parking lot "Josef" in the Oberbergtal, from which one reaches the Brandstattalm over the forest path in about 1 hour. Continue on a hiking trail that leads directly from the Brandstattalm towards Seblasspitze. After about 20 minutes, turn left towards Hühnerspiel. The natural scenery can be reached after another 1.5 hours over the "Madlas soils". The descent leads to the Milderaunalm in about 1 hour. From there it goes over the forest path in about 1 hour in the direction of Auffangalm. From the Auffangalm the forest path leads back to the parking lot "Josef".
Round trip 3
Milders / Beginning Oberbergtal Power plant – Milderaunalm – Hühnerspiel – Milderaunalm – Milders
Starting and finishing point: Milders / Beginning of Oberbergtal power plant (1,090 m)
Walking time: 5 hours
Altitude difference: 1100 Hm
Rest points: Milderaunalm (1,671 m)
ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE POINT:
The tour starts at car park power plant Milders at the beginning Oberbergtal. The car park can be reached by turning off in Milders in the direction of the Oberbergtal and following the road for about 300 meters.If travelling by public transport, you go as far as the centre of Milders bus stop and the car park is approx. 10 minutes’ walk from there.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
The starting point is the car park in Milders at the power plant at the beginning of the Oberbertal. The forest path climbs sedately for approx. 1 ½ hours up to Milderaunalm. From there, it is a further 1 ½ hour’s hike to the Hühnerspiel scenic nature site. The climb up runs directly from the mountain pasture to a grassy plateau, namely the Hühnerspiel. A swivelling seat at this natural beauty spot makes it possible to enjoy the panoramic views from every angle. The descent leads you down the same path for around 2 hours, via the Milderaunalm and back to Milders.
