Small Riesach Waterfall Tour
open Water hikes · Schladming
Current Conditions
02/11/2023 - 19/05/2024
Winter Closure: Alpine Trail Höll
The Alpinsteig Höll will be closed over the winter until probably mid-May 2024. As usual, the reopening will take place in spring after an appropriate inspection and renovation measures! The Seeleiten car park in Untertal is also closed.
Out of consideration for the wild animals, we ask that you behave particularly quietly and considerately when hiking here during the winter and only during the day outside of twilight hours.
Tour characteristics
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 0.71 km
Duration: 0.22 h
Ascent: 30 m
Descent: 30 m
Best time of year
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The tour
The short walk takes you to Lower Riesach Waterfall in Untertal valley. Riesach waterfalls are the talles waterfall in the province of Styria. The force and energy of water is most impressive in spring during snowmelt.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From Seeleiten car park cross the bridge to Almgasthaus Riesachfall inn and walk past it on the "Kleine Riesachwasserfallrunde" trail. After a few minutes you reach the Lower Riesach Waterfall and the wooden bridge, that crosses the torrent below the waterfall. Cross the bridge and walk back to the car park via the forestry road. The trail is suitable for prams.
Getting there
From Schladming take provincial highway L722 (Rohrmoosstraße road) to Rohrmoos and at the roundabout continue on provincial highway L723 (Tälerstraße road) towards Untertal. In the village of Untertal continue on "Untertalstraße" road to "Seeleiten" car park, which is located at the valley head.
With the Planai buses from Schladming (Planet-Planai, Lendplatz) or Rohrmoos (Rohrmoos-Zentrum) to Untertal - bus stop "Riesachwasserfall" (final stop).
- Buses of Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen: www.planaibus.at
Parking
Parking is available at Seeleiten car park (parking fee).
Start
Seeleiten car parking, Untertal valley
Destination
Seeleiten car parking, Untertal valley
Security
Due to the spray, the trails around the waterfalls are constantly wet - be careful!
Equipment
Due to the spray, the trails around the waterfalls are constantly wet - be careful! Hiking or trekking shoes with grip sole, jacket.
The trail is also suitable for prams.
Tips, hints and links
Tourist information: www.schladming.com
Information about bus schedules: www.planaibus.at
- Tourist map "Hiking - Running - Walking", available at the tourist office Schladming.
- Magazine "Wild Waters", available at the tourist office Schladming.
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Weather forecast
Date
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
