Winter hike Gatschberg
Winter hiking trails · Grimming-Donnersbachtal
Tour characteristics
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 8.92 km
Duration: 2.5 h
Ascent: 255 m
Descent: 255 m
Best time of year
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The tour
Somewhat hidden from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you stroll along leisurely in the beginning before the tour increases in altitude and leads you up the Gatschberg. Enjoy the silence of the forest on this section of the route and feel especially connected to nature here.
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Turn-by-turn directions
This winter hike leads you along the marked hiking trail no. 2 up to the Gatschberg. From Aigen you initially walk along the municipal road to Lantschern and Quilk. After Posserbauer, the trail continues on a forest road and later takes the hiking trail through the forest downhill to the Steiner farm. From there it goes via Gatschen back to Aigen to the starting point.
Getting there
In Wörschach or Trautenfels leave the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) and continue to the center of Aigen.
Take the 940/941 bus to the "Aigen Ort" or "Putterersee" bus stop. Nearby is also the starting point of the hike.
Bus schedule: www.verbundlinie.at
Bus schedule: www.verbundlinie.at
The nearest train station Stainach-Irdning is located in Stainach 6 kilometers from Aigen.
Train timetable: www.oebb.at
Parking
A free parking lot is located directly by the tennis court.
Start
Parking tennis court
Destination
At the starting point
Security
- Plan your trip in advance, taking into account walking time, distance, elevation gain, hazards, and weather reports.
- Let others know where you are going and when you want to be back.
- Turn back in time if the weather deteriorates.
- Stay on the marked trails.
- If you are a dog owner: keep your dog on a leash and make sure it is quiet.
- The tourist office does not assume any liability based on the information provided.
Equipment
- Plan your trip in advance, taking into account walking time, distance, elevation gain, hazards, and weather reports.
- Let others know where you are going and when you want to be back.
- Turn back in time if the weather deteriorates.
- Stay on the marked trails.
- If you are a dog owner: keep your dog on a leash and make sure it is quiet.
- The tourist office does not assume any liability based on the information provided.
- Winter mountain boots or sturdy shoes with a good profile
- Clothing according to the weather forecast
- Backpack with small food
Author’s recommendation
If the wintry road allows it and you feel like a detour: It's only 10 minutes to the transmitter.
Tips, hints and links
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at
Tourism blog: www.derbergdastal.at
Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.
- GRIMMING-DONNERSBACHTAL Hike & Bike Map (1:31.000). Available free of charge at the tourist offices of Berg & Tal.
- SCHLADMING-DACHSTEIN Hike Map (1:50.000)
- KOMPASS Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, Hiking, Biking, Ski tours
Weather forecast
Date
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Early clouds will clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
