Capercaillie Themed Trail – Rittisberg
Tour description
The tour
Map, elevation profile & further information
From the West:
Take the Tauern Motorway (A10) to the Ennstal junction – exit towards Graz/Schladming – continue for approx. 20 km on the Ennstal federal road to Schladming – turn off towards Ramsau.
From the North:
Take the Pyhrn Motorway towards Liezen, then continue on the Ennstal federal road to Schladming – turn off towards Ramsau.
Sudden weather changes, rapid temperature drops, thunderstorms, wind, fog, and snowfields are objective hazards and require appropriate behavior while hiking. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts and can provide helpful advice about the weather and route conditions. Inadequate equipment, overconfidence, carelessness, poor physical condition, and misjudgment can lead to critical situations. In the event of a thunderstorm, avoid summits, ridge areas, and fixed rope sections at all costs.
GPS Data and Orientation Aids
Available GPS data – like hiking maps – serve only as orientation aids, as they can never fully represent the exact details or real conditions of a trail. Especially in hazardous areas, decisions about whether and how to continue must always be made based on the actual conditions on site.
Emergency Numbers:
140 – Alpine emergency (throughout Austria)
112 – European emergency number (GSM emergency service)
Recommended equipment:
Hiking or trekking shoes with good tread soles, jacket.
The trail is suitable for strollers.
