Ascent
From the parking lot, walk under the freeway bridge to a chapel, from there continue in a south-easterly direction on the Fortstraße to the lower Pleißlingalm (approx. 1423 m).
From the Alm, we recommend the direct ascent in a southerly direction to the mighty Perlmuthwand. The initially quite leisurely path leads through sparse larch forest and hollows, becoming steeper and steeper to the Gamsboden. Over the Gamsboden, the route then leads over a final steep step in a south-easterly direction to the flat summit structure of the Taferlnock.
Alternative to the Taferlnock summit (blue route on the topo): Once at the Gamsboden, depending on snow conditions or touring activity, you can also tackle the ascent along the Reißlwand (slightly southwest) to the Perlmuthscharte.
Descent
The descent is the same as the ascent.
Information
Difficulty: **(*)
Special dangers: Pay attention to the steep steps
Equipment: Harschisen for the steep steps depending on conditions and time of year
Exposure: North, northwest
Altitude difference start and finish: 1200 m | 1200 m
Altitude difference uphill and downhill: 1175 m
Duration: approx. 4.5 hours
Best time of year: Winter, spring
Accommodation: Various accommodation in Flachau
How to get there: Tauern freeway to the Flachauwinkl exit, then continue south to the Gasthofalm below the freeway service station/north portal of the Tauern tunnel.
Topographical maps: DAV Alpine Club map 45/2
