L4 station Reichraming -- Schieferstein

Description:
This circuit with a length of 15.5 km and 977 hm leads first over asphalt, then on a well-marked hiking trail to two peaks with a wonderful view of the Ennstal. First you come to the large summit cross of the Steinernen Jäger (1185 m), then you walk along an airy ridge to the summit of the Schieferstein (1206 m).

Directions:
 

The tour starts at Reichraming train station, which is on the left at the beginning of the town. We walk back in the direction of the Enns bridge and up to the main road, which we cross. Along the Arzberg 1 goods road until we turn left after about a kilometer onto the Arzberg 2 goods road, which we now follow for the next 4 km.

Past the newly built, fee-based hiking car park, after the farmhouses Prenn and Habichler, we climb steeply up a meadow until we come to a forest road, which we leave immediately and walk into the forest. At km 6 the path goes up to the left and not straight ahead, a stone mandl shows us the way, then we meet the AV 25 hiking trail, which now leads us directly to the summit. After a few minutes we can already see the summit cross of the Steinernen Jäger. A bit of climbing including rope insurance and we're already on the first summit of the day. The summit, which is well visited on nice days, is rewarded with a great view of the surrounding Steyr region.

We keep walking, back down we keep left at the small notch and climb a few more meters, then we walk along a somewhat exposed ridge until we reach the actual main summit of the slate stone. The small cross with a summit book marks the highest point of today's tour. It now goes back on the same path, past the Steinernen Jäger until we come across a signpost again. Here we do not turn left down again, but follow the path straight ahead in the direction of Pfennigstein. Alternatively, we could also walk over the “Gschoad”. Now it goes steeply down through the forest, over an iron ladder to the striking Pfennigstein.

Continue to the Hack farm, past which we come to a forest road on the left. Follow the forest road to the Grossauer quarry. Here we meet the main road again, cross it and walk down to the Enns river, over the bridge and then left along the Enns cycle path for 2 km, back to Reichraming. At the church in the center of the village, turn left. Turn left again, following Messererstraße, under the railway bridge, then another half a kilometer and we are back at the starting point of our tour at the train station.

Tip:
Enjoy the sunrise at the summit of the Schieferstein.

The best time of year is spring or autumn as most of the route is on the south side and it can get very hot on the route in summer.

Safety guidelines:
Be careful on the ridge of the Schieferstein

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:
André Prinz ran this trail for us