A very difficult and dangerous hike to Mittelberg. The trail to the Mittagskogel is not that hard, it's the part from the Mittagskogel to Mittelberg that is very difficult. The hike to the Mittagskogel is very rewarding when you reach the summit; you'll be rewarded with a 360° view of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. You can then take the new route back down until you reach the junction with the route to Mittelberg and the route back to where you came from. The route to Mittelberg is marked as "Only for experienced hikers", well now I can only agree with that statement. Not only is the first kilometer extremely steep, it's also a very dangerous descent. Basically the trail consists only of loose rock and steep grades. So this trail is ONLY for experienced hikers! Then it gets a bit better but when you take the final descent to Mittelberg it only gets even worse. The trail is not maintained anymore which results in very narrow paths which are completely overgrown with grasses and plants. This section is again very dangerous and extremely steep. You can twist your ankle very easy here so be very careful and take your time! Another obstacle you'll encounter are the roots of the trees that you'll come across near the end of the trail. You'll be happy when you finally reach the end of the trail :)