Duftkreuztrail-Kleinkohlergraben

Description:
Easy forest road circuit in the Kleinkohlergraben in the Ramingtal valley. The route is just under 14 kilometres long and covers 370 metres in altitude exclusively on forest roads and finally on asphalt.

Directions:
We start at the bus stop opposite the Steyr-Arms company directly at the entrance to the Kleinkohlergraben. We walk about 500 metres until a path branches off to the right at a bend. Here we come to a forest road which we follow for the next few kilometres. At kilometre 3.2 we come to a junction, we keep left and walk slightly downhill to the next crossroads, which we now take to the right. A little steeper uphill, turn left again into "Untere Schwarzbergstraße". From here, slightly uphill and downhill, pleasantly through the forest, after exactly 10 kilometres we cross a small wooden footbridge to the Duftkreuz. At this crossroads, we continue left until we reach Kleinkohlergrabenrstraße. From here, we walk slightly downhill on tarmac back to our starting point.

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