L3 Damberg-Trail

Description:
This circuit with 15.2 km and 524 Hm leads us to the local mountain of Steyr. The surface is very varied on this tour. From asphalt and forest roads, over meadows and up to flowing and challenging single trails, everything is there.

Alternatively, you can also start the tour from the train station in Steyr, then the route is extended by about 5 km.

Directions:
The tour starts directly in Garsten at the train station. From there it goes through the town, past the outdoor pool and over the power plant. A beautiful gravel path leads upstream along the dammed Enns, until at km 3.5 after a short steep climb to cross the main road (gas station). From the foot of the Damberg, wonderful trails lead over the wind hole (partly quite steep) to the Dambergwarte. The 150 steps to the top of the lookout should definitely be tackled, because a brilliant panoramic view awaits us at the top. Back down again, we immediately take the path that leads down to the left past the Laurenzi Chapel to the Schoiber Inn with a large parking lot. We now walk another half kilometer until at a house on the left a path leads across a meadow into a short piece of forest. Then we continue on asphalt and gravel paths until we reach a crossroads at km 12. Here we take the middle road, which leads us to a farm. On the right, past a chapel, down over a drawing way into a short piece of wood until we come on the federal highway B115, which we cross. Then it goes still about 1 km up to a railroad bridge, over which we run. From here it is only a few hundred meters until we arrive back at our starting point.

Tip:
On the Dambergwarte you have a wonderful panoramic view. In clear weather, the Mühlviertel, Traunstein, Ötscher, the dead mountains are well visible.

Equipment:
The required equipment always depends on the particular tour and the weather conditions. Regarding the food: This is very individual and it is recommended to have rather too much than too little with equipment and food. For a 5km round in the valley you need less than for a demanding tour in the mountains. The weather can change quickly and if you are not constantly on the move or need to take a break, for example, warming clothing is of great importance.

 

We have a general checklist for you here:

 

• Weather-appropriate running gear for the season - weather forecast - region - elevation. This includes:

    * a waterproof rain jacket

    * a waterproof rain trousers suitable for running

    * Gloves and warm headgear (hood/headband/towel).

    * sunglasses + sunscreen + headgear for very warm days

• Trail running shoes


• Drinking bottles, softflasks or a hydration bladder with enough liquid for the respective tour (if necessary also salt tablets/magnesium)


• Snacks for the energy boost in between: Energy bars, gels, chocolate, trail mix,


• Running backpack: ideally a trail running vest / a trail running backpack or a belly belt for small tours.


• Drypack: to keep your valuables or change of clothes dry (optionally a small garbage bag).


• Emergency blanket


• Small first aid kit. An Israeli bandage is highly recommended: this is a one-handed wound and pressure bandage. Details can be found here.


• Emergency whistle (often integrated in trail backpacks)


• Cell phone


• Maps (online and/or offline)


• E-card or insurance card


• Some cash


• Grödeln/Spikes: these can be a great advantage in winter and icy conditions.


• Folding poles for trail running


• Headlamp

Additional information:
Run for us by Andre Prinz on 3 March 2023