Ascent to Höhenburg from the Mooserboden dam

After leaving the Kesselfall Alpenhaus by bus to the dam (or alternatively ascending here on your own / 9km and 1100 altitude meters), you will find yourself at the memorial (Heidnische Kirche) to the victims of the construction of this monumental work. It is also such a signpost. From here you can go for a walk along the dike with an ascent to Höhenburg or go on hikes: south through the small and large Grieskogel to Hocheiser (3,206m) or north towards the cottage Heinrich Schwaiger Haus and further to the famous peak Grosses Wiesbachhorn (3,564m ). The main hiking trail through the Kapruner Törl saddle also leads here

The first dam is absolutely impressive, about 500 meters in length. On the horizon you can see a nearby destination – the hill Höhenburg. A ferrata is also built on the wall of the dam

When you turn back you will see a mountain road and a shuttle bus that takes tourists to the dams. The dominant feature of the horizon is the Kitzsteinhorn mountain (3,203 m above sea level)

While walking along the Mooserboden dam, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Wasserfallboden dam 400 meters below

One of the most beautiful views on this walk is the view over the dam to the top of the Hohe Riffl (3,338 m above sea level) with the Karlingerkees glacier

Behind the second dam, a winding path on the slope leading to the Heinrich Schwaiger Haus is clearly visible. If you want to have a nice view of the dams, be sure to go after it for at least half an hour.

After crossing the first dam, we miss the ascent to the hill and continue for the second time a little shorter, about 330 meters long

At the very end of the dam is a pretty nice waterfall. I have no idea how artificial it is, anyway, it flows out of a fairly large pipe

The engineers skilfully used the terrain and leaned both dams on the Höhenburg hill

We return and take a short climb to the top of Höhenburg (2,108 m above sea level), it is about 90 meters above sea level and the viewing platform is quite worth it. There is also a smaller restaurant just below the top, so a good place to refresh

From this point of view, you see both dams directly against you