L2 Lustiges Kegerl - Steyrdurchbruch Trail

Loop trail with 11 km and 375 m ascent from the Steyrdurchbruch power plant, through the Tiefengraben to the Kienberg and to the Lustiges Kegerl.

The route is easy to run, as it has no technical challenges and is therefore a good tip for winter as well.

The starting point of the trail is the bus stop at the large parking lot at Steyrdurchbruch. You cross the federal road and the Steyrtal bike path and reach the Tiefengraben and the upper Wienerweg after a few hundred meters. This leads us for several kilometers along the Tiefenbach on paths, forest trails, and forestry roads. At the end of the wooded area, we reach the village Wienerweg. At the first farm shortly before the end of the village, we turn left into the forest. From here it goes up on forestry roads and paths to the Kienberg. Wonderful views of the village Klaus, the Kremsmauer, and the nearby Sengsengebirge open up along the partly steep paths to the summit of the Kienberg at just under 800 meters.

From here, it only goes downhill to the second summit of the tour, the "Lustiges Kegerl." Directly above a large gravel pit is the summit with a pretty little summit cross. Now it goes steeply downhill on paths through the forest until we meet the Wienerweg again, which leads us back to the starting point on the same path.

The required equipment always depends on the respective route and the weather conditions. Regarding food: This is very individual, and it is recommended to have more rather than less equipment and food with you. A 5 km route 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 need to take a break, warming clothing is very important, for example.

Here is a general checklist for you:

• Weather-appropriate running apparel for the respective season – weather forecast – region – altitude. This includes, among others:
  * a waterproof rain jacket
  * waterproof rain pants suitable for running
  * gloves and warm headgear (cap/headband/neck gaiter)
  * sunglasses + sunscreen + headgear for very warm days


• Trail running shoes


• Water bottles, soft flasks, or a hydration bladder with enough liquid for the respective tour (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 / trail running backpack or a waist belt for small tours.


• Drypack: so that your valuables or change of clothes stay dry (optionally a small garbage bag)


• Emergency blanket


• Small first aid kit. In my opinion, an Israeli bandage is very recommendable: it is a one-handed wound and pressure bandage. You can find details here.


• Emergency whistle (often integrated into the trail backpack)


• Mobile phone


• Map material (online and/or offline)


• E-Card or insurance card


• Some cash


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


• Folding poles for trail running


• Headlamp

This trail was run for us by André Prnz