Hemma Pilgerweg Alpinvariante Rottenmann - Planneralm
Tour description
Saint Hemma, born in 980 as the Countess of Friesach-Zeltschach, was a well-known figure among the population, not least because of her charity and patronage. Among other things, she founded the Benedictine monasteries of Gurk and Admont, where the largest monastery library in the world can be seen. This stage of the alpine variant, which leads us to the Planneralm, is characterized by a steady ascent to the alpine pastures of the Planneralm and an impressive landscape in the heart of the Niedere Tauern.
The tour
Map, elevation profile & further information
Starting from Rottenmann, the route first heads towards Oppenberg, facing the imposing Burg Strechau. Crossing the two peaks of Seekoppe and Hochrettelstein, the tour's highest point at 2,220 metres above sea level, the trail leads to the beautiful Planneralm.
Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.
Several parking lots are available in Rottenmann.ÖBB www.oebb.at or Verbundlinie Steiermark www.busbahnbim.at
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Mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Tip for emergency reporting – provide answers to the six W-questions: What happened? How many injured? Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?
Packing your backpack correctly makes everything easier: pack heavy items first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are needed frequently, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top. Emergency equipment including blister plasters belongs in every backpack and dressing according to the "onion system" is always recommended!
Steiermark Tourism, Tel. +43 316 40030, www.steiermark.com
TV Schladming-Dachstein, Tel. +43 3687 23310, www.schladming-dachstein.at
Monika Gschwandner-Elkins: Hemma Pilgerwege, ARGE Hemma Pilgerweg, 9313 St. Georgen am Längsee, Freytag&Berndt und Artaria KG, 2008
