L2 Ternberg - Bäckengraben

Description:
Over trails, forest roads and asphalt varied through the Bäckengraben, along the stream, uphill and downhill with a beautiful view over Ternberg towards the end of the tour.

Directions:
From the train station Ternberg to the warehouse and turn left onto the sidewalk, cross an intersection and over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge turn left downhill and follow the hiking trail - the path leads uphill and downhill along the stream to the dog training area. Past there, turn right and follow the hiking trail uphill along a forest road.

At the end of the forest road, turn left onto the road (the shoulder is easy to walk on) and stay on this road for approx. 900m until you reach a crossroads, turn right there (marked dead end) and stay on the road until you reach the signpost for the flying school. Follow the sign in the direction of the flight school, past the flight school (yellow farmhouse on the left) straight on uphill until shortly before the next house. Here turn left up a meadow path to the breezeway of the flying school and continue on the path to the next farmhouse. Turn right onto the road and walk the short distance up to the road.

Turn right and follow the road in the direction of Herndleck until after a long left turn after a farmhouse, turn left onto a meadow path (pasture gate) and downhill to the road to the crossroads, right further downhill and in the right turn left across the meadow along a row of trees to the next road section - continue to the crossroads, here do not turn but cross and downhill along the hiking trail. From here you can already see the railroad crossing to the station. Walk there and cross the tracks over the level crossing, then turn left to the station.

Tip:
Great view over Ternberg towards the end of the tour

Safety guidelines:
At the beginning of the tour the trail path is a bit slippery when wet

At certain times are possible. Cattle pastures to cross - pay attention to correct behavior!

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:
This tour was run by Marietta Atzmüller for us