L5 Hintergebirgs-Trail

The route has a length of 25.7 km and 592 meters of ascent. Technically not too difficult except for a section in the Kaixengraben area, where surefootedness is required on the downhill. 

The starting point of the route is the parking lot at the Anzenbach barrier, where, if you do not start too late in the summer, sufficient parking is available. From the barrier, we follow the road to Maieralm. Here the path splits; we go straight ahead following the Plaißabach until we reach Brunnbach. At the crossroads, we continue to the right. After about 200 meters, a path branches off on the right, leading us to Kronsteineralm. We continue following paths through the forest and forest roads toward Sonnwendkogel until we reach the highest point at kilometer 12 at 934 meters. From here, it goes downhill through forest sections until we reach the entrance to the Kaixengraben: here, the descent is somewhat steeper, and surefootedness is required at first; later it becomes flatter and easier to run. In the area of the Annerlsteg, we reach the Großer Bach, following it on the right for 3.5 km toward Große Klause.

There is the possibility to stop here. Past Große Klause, it goes along the Großer Bach through several tunnels until we return to the crossroads at Maieralm. Up to here we have covered 23.5 kilometers. The remaining 2 kilometers back to the Anzenbach barrier run along the same route we came on. 

Take small change for the parking meters.

Possibility to stop at the Große Klause hut 

In Brunnbach, there are also opportunities to get drinks in the barn 

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 route in the valley needs less than a demanding tour in the mountains. The weather can change quickly, and if you are not constantly moving or need to take a break, for example, warm clothing is of great importance.

We have a general checklist here 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 headgear (cap/headband/neck tube) * sunglasses + sunscreen + headgear for very warm days

Trail running shoes

Drinking bottles, soft flasks or a hydration bladder with sufficient liquid for the respective route (if necessary, also salt tablets/magnesium)

Snacks for an energy boost in between: energy bars, gels, chocolate, mixed nuts,

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

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

Emergency blanket

Small first-aid kit. In my opinion, an Israeli bandage is highly recommended: it is a one-hand operated wound and pressure bandage. Details can be found here.

Emergency whistle (often integrated into the trail backpack)

Mobile phone

Map material (online and/or offline)

E-Card or insurance card

Some cash

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

Folding poles for trail running

Headlamp