Snowshoe route Gschwendtalm

The starting point for this not too long but absolutely worthwhile snowshoe or ski route is the Gschwendtalm parking lot just under two kilometers before the village of Brunnbach near Großraming.

From the parking lot, follow the marked hiking path to Gschwendtalm. In front of the farmhouse Gschwendthäusl, the path leads left into the forest and becomes increasingly steeper, reaching the flat alpine terrain of Gschwendtalm after 45 minutes. Only the ascent track divides the flawlessly white surface. Behind the alpine pasture, it gradually gets steeper again and you reach a forest road at the forest edge, which you follow to the hunting lodge below the Gamsstein. Only the summit slope separates the ski tourers from the highest point at 1,275 m. In switchbacks, it finally goes to the ridge and on this, you reach the summit in a few steps. The varied landscape of the Kalkalpen National Park with the Reichraminger Hintergebirge and Sengsengebirge with the extensive forests and the more distant two-thousanders of the Haller Mauern and Ennstaler Alps lies in full splendor before the successful tourers. Two magnificent slopes await the ski tourers on the descent; for snowshoe hikers, the descent is just as fun, as you can "float down" the slopes with good snow conditions. The second beautiful slope leads down towards Gschwendtalm. The path then leads back to the starting point via a forest road, which leads into the forest at the right edge of the alpine terrain and on which you return to the starting point.

Dining options nearby

Flößerstube

Restaurant Rialto - Oppl

Characteristics: Easy route, beautiful slopes and magnificent views of the Hintergebirgs landscape; caution is advised on the summit slope in uncertain conditions

Mountain boots, gaiters, warm weatherproof winter clothing, trekking poles, some provisions, warm drink