L2 Schneeberg Trail

Somewhat longer route to Schneeberg and the Tanscharten. Length 21.7 km and 955 m ascent.

We start at the train station in Reichraming and walk towards the town, passing the school we reach Dirnbachstraße leading to Arena Schallau. 

Then we turn right and run up Sulzbachstraße over Reichramingbach for about 800 m. Then we turn left onto the forest road. Now we go well 6 km up the gravel road. Not steep, but long, until we come to a clearing at the Ortbauernhütte. Right behind it, the route continues. Halfway to the summit, we also pass the Kautschhütte. Over meadows and pastures and small forest sections, we now ascend to the summit of Schneeberg, where we reach our highest point of the day at 1244 m. A small summit cross marks the highest point. In front of us extends a huge treeless alpine meadow, the so-called Kalblsaualm, which gives us a clear path to the Tannscharten. We run straight down the meadow on the right-hand side and shortly after arrive hidden in a forest section at the Tannscharten. The so-called Tanscharte, a rock escarpment with a striking scree slope, is also clearly visible from Reichraming and the surrounding mountains. Here it goes very steeply down in places. Now we continue always downhill through the forest until we soon meet a forest road again, which we leave immediately turning right. Rather poorly marked, it goes through a young forest with lots of underbrush. Once again on the forest road, it is now only downhill. At a fork in the path, we continue straight, following a trail that shortens the road and thus leads through the woods down to Reichraming. Passing a new huge forest hut, it goes between Gschliffner Graben and Gfallnau past the Furtner Kreuz. Shortly after, Reichraming is reached again. Passing the church and over the bridge back to the train station, we reach our starting point after more than 20 km and almost 1000 m of ascent. 

Various dining options (after the route) in Reichraming.

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 provisions. A 5 km 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 need to take a break, warm clothing is very important, for example.

We have a general checklist here for you:

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

Trail running shoes

Water bottles, soft flasks, or a hydration bladder with enough fluid 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 (optionally a small trash bag)

Emergency blanket

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

Emergency whistle (often integrated in the trail running backpack)

Mobile phone

Maps (online and/or offline)

E-card or insurance card

Some cash

Microspikes/spikes: can be very advantageous in winter and icy conditions.

Folding poles for trail running

Headlamp