L3 Sandluckengraben Trail

14.5 km long circular route, with 723 m of altitude to be mastered. The climb to Hiaslberg can be very slippery when wet.

The route starts at the station in Großraming, we pass by the Pizzeria Rialto and after 100 meters turn left at the signpost towards Hiaslberg into the trail. First on alpine meadows, then partly steeply through the forest, we quickly gain altitude. After 2.5 km we reach a signpost that leads us to Hiaslberg, rewarding us with a great view of Großraming.

Continuing, we descend keeping right and reach forest paths and forestry roads at km 4 into Scharnreith. Ascending right past the farm over forestry roads, we go to Hirner Hof. Here we descend the asphalt road to a crossing. Straight over here, walking along the road, we go up to Bürscher Hof. Over a steep pull path, we reach the forest edge. Here, we run along the forest edge to the right; a signpost 45 E shows us the direction. Afterwards, we go down through the forest on a hiking trail into the Sandluckengraben. We cross a small stream and follow it downstream.

At km 10.4 we reach an asphalt road again, which leads us through Rodelsbach out of the valley. We keep right running along the road until we arrive back in Großraming.

A detour to Hiaslberg with a magnificent view of Großraming is highly recommended.

The required equipment always depends on the respective route and weather conditions. Regarding provisions: this is very individual, and it is advisable to have more rather than less with you for both equipment and provisions. A 5km round in the valley requires less than a demanding route in the mountains. The weather can change quickly, and if you are not constantly moving or have to take a break, warm clothing is very important, for example.

Here is a general checklist for you:

• Weather-appropriate running clothes for the respective season – weather forecast – region – altitude. These include, among others:
  * a waterproof rain jacket
  * waterproof rain pants suitable for running
  * gloves and warm headwear (beanie/headband/tube scarf)
  * sunglasses + sunscreen + headwear for very warm days


• Trail running shoes


• Water bottles, soft flasks, or a hydration bladder with enough fluids for the respective route (possibly also salt tablets/magnesium)


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


• Running backpack: ideally a trail running vest / a trail running backpack or a waist belt for small routes.


• Dry pack: so that your valuables or change of clothes stay dry (optional a small trash bag)


• Emergency blanket


• Small first aid kit. An Israeli bandage is, in my opinion, very recommended: it is a one-handed operable wound and pressure bandage. You can find details here.


• Emergency whistle (often integrated in the trail backpack)


• Mobile phone


• Map material (online and/or offline)


• E-Card or insurance card


• Some cash


• Crampons/spikes: these can be very beneficial in winter and icy conditions.


• Folding poles for trail running


• Headlamp

This trail was run for us by André Prinz