L5 Hintergebirgs-Trail

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

Directions:
The starting point of the tour is the parking lot at the Anzenbach barrier, where there are plenty of parking spaces if you don't start too late in summer. We walk along the road at the barrier to the Maieralm. Here the path divides, we walk straight ahead following the Plaißabach stream until we reach Brunnbach. Continue right at the crossroads. After about 200 meters, a path branches off to the right that leads us to the Kronsteineralm. We continue along paths through the forest and forest roads in the direction of Sonnwendkogel until we reach the highest point at 934 meters at kilometer 12. From here, we continue downhill through forest passages until we reach the entrance to the Kaixengraben: The descent here is now somewhat steeper, surefootedness is required in the first part, later it becomes somewhat flatter again and easier to walk. In the area of the Annerlsteg, we come to the Großer Bach stream and walk 3.5 km to the right in the direction of the Große Klause.

 

Here you have the opportunity to stop for a bite to eat. We pass the Große Klause and continue along the Große Bach through several tunnels until we reach the crossroads at the Maieralm. Up to here we have walked 23.5 kilometers. The remaining 2 kilometers to the Anzenbach barrier we return on the same route we came on.

Tip:
Bring small change for the parking lot machines.
Refreshments available at the Große Klause hut.
In Brunnbach there is also a barn where you can have a drink.

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