Rotstein round in the cold season

The Almkogel hiking trail No. 492 passes the farm Kronstein near the station, follows a forest road up to a saddle, crosses a raised bog to the Brennhöhe, and ascends steeply to the Rotstein. For the return, the route goes via the Lumplgraben back to the starting point.

The hike starts at Großraming station and follows the Almkogel hiking trail No. 492. Past the farm Kronstein, the path goes along a forest road to a saddle. From there, the trail continues over a raised bog to the Brennhöhe. Here you can either shorten the route towards the former Pension Stangl or climb the summit of the Rotstein. About 100 meters after a gate, the path turns right and leads steeply uphill. At the top, there is a beautiful view of Großraming and the Hintergebirge. The descent goes down the front side of the Rotstein to Pension Stangl. From there, it returns to the station.

Hiking trail: E43

Highlights along the route:

• Fields of snow roses


• View of the Schieferstein


• Wayside shrine with National Park bench on the Brennhöhe

Regional specialties to take away from the organic farm Kronsteinergut.

Dine at the restaurant Rialto, Flößerdorf, or Gasthaus Hanusch in Großraming.

Adjust your routes according to the current weather reports and act according to the seasonal hazards in the terrain.

Clothing:

• Functional or ski underwear


• Fleece jacket (for very cold temperatures)


• Waterproof outdoor jacket or lightweight winter jacket


• Warm softshell pants or hiking pants - for extreme cold: ski pants


• Hat and gloves


• Scarf or multifunctional cloth


• Gaiters (in snow)


• Warm hiking socks


• Sturdy, winter-appropriate footwear (waterproof, grippy sole)

Equipment:

• Sunglasses


• Sunscreen


• Sitting pad


• Hiking poles or ski poles (with winter baskets) if needed


• Light crampons or microspikes


• Backpack (ideally with rain cover)


• First aid kit


• Headlamp


• Thermos flask (e.g. with tea) and carbohydrate-rich snacks/food