- Brief description
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Round hike through a beautiful wooded area on the Pass Gschütt, return via the Old Gschüttstrasse to Russbach. Right at the beginning of the trail wonderful view back to the village and the Tennengebirge.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Village Square Russbach
- Route
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RußbachsaagPfarrkirche zum Hl. Kreuz0.0 kmKirchenwirt0.0 kmSchattau5.9 kmKirchenwirt6.4 kmRußbachsaag6.4 kmPfarrkirche zum Hl. Kreuz6.5 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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Russbach, the Austrian hiking village, is a paradise for gourmets, hikers and adventurers. Blossoming alpine meadows invite you to leisurely hikes, wonderful summit and climbing tours in fog-free, almost untouched nature. The magnificent view of the Hoher Dachstein and Tennengebirge accompanies you on all your hikes. Enjoy the good snack in one of the many cozy mountain huts.
- Directions
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From the village square, briefly east as far as Hotel Kerschbaumer, then left. Before Hotel Kronenhirsch, make a right, with a short, steep climb past the Breinhof. Ca. 200 m afterwards, the path branches left through the forest. Now on a gently climbing forest path, hike across the Löckenmoos and through areas of pine to Russeggbauer Farm. After 10 mins. you will come to the Pass-Gschütt road, then turn right and stay on the road for about 100 m before turning left, continuing along the Alte Gschüttstrasse back to town.
- Highest point
- 992 m
- Endpoint
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Village Square Russbach
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Hard shoes, rain jacket and a snack are recommended.
- Tips
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A visit to the Museum "Fossilienkabinett" at the parish hall is very rewarding.
- Directions
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Coming from the A10 motorway, take the exit Golling direction Abtenau and Russbach. From Bad Ischl you drive via Bad Goisern and Gosau to Russbach.
- Public transportation
- Parking
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You will find enough parking area in the center of Russbach.
- Author
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The tour Russbach: Höhenweg (5 Punkte) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
