Russbach: Bergstation Hornbahn-Edtalmhütte-Zwieselalmhöhe-Bergstation Donnerkogelbahn
- Brief description
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The promising walk in the hiking region Dachstein West is perfect for gourmet hikers. The numerous pastures invite you to linger, always in view of the Dachstein glacier.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Village Square Russbach
- Route
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RußbachsaagPfarrkirche zum Hl. KreuzKirchenwirt0.0 kmSeestüberl0.2 kmHornbabylift0.5 kmRußbach am Paß Gschütt0.9 kmFranzl Alm1.6 kmGo-Go-Sau4.7 kmEdtalm7.8 kmZwieselalm9.3 kmGablonzer Hütte11.7 kmBreininghütte11.7 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The Hornbahn Russbach takes you comfortably and simply to the 1.450m high Hornspitz. There you will find numerous and varied hiking trails next to Bruno's mountain world. Whether walkers, "push chair driver", hut lovers or passionate hikers, there is something for everyone. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, you can explore the alpine pasture area with the little train “Ameisenexpress”.
- Directions
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From the village square in the direction of the parish center following signs for the Riedlkar lift mountain station, past the Franzl Alm – Hornbahn lift station – Edtalmhütte – Zwieselalmhütte. At the Zwieselalmhütte, hike briefly along a new mountain road, then left across high pastures to the mountain station of the Donnerkogelbahn. Ride the Donnerkogelbahn back down (beginning summer 2015) and return to Russbach by bus, or hike down to Annaberg (path No. 50) (consult lift/bus timetables in advance). It is also possible to ride up on the Hornbahn lift from Russbach, and continue by trailtrain to the Edtalmhütte (please check timetables in advance).
- Highest point
- 1,580 m
- Endpoint
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Mountain Station Donnerkogel Annaberg
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Hard shoes, rain jacket and a snack are recommended.
- 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
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You can reach Russbach by bus no. 470 from Gosau and Golling. Information about the travel times can be found at www.oebb.at
- Parking
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You will find enough parking area in the center of Russbach or at the valley station of the Hornbahn Russbach.
- Author
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The tour Russbach: Bergstation Hornbahn-Edtalmhütte-Zwieselalmhöhe-Bergstation Donnerkogelbahn is used by outdooractive.com provided.
