Alm hike in Breitenbach

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10.89km

592 - 1,471m

Distance

934hm

930hm

Ascent

05:15h

Duration

Alpbachtal

Brief description: Varied route past four Alms (high pasture huts)
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Breitenbach Schönau
Route: Ruraalm (1,058 m)locality
1.8 km

Schönau (593 m)hamlet
10.0 km
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Description: The tour starts in Breitenbach, Schnönau. Turn right after the tennis courts and follow the steep but easy route towards the Ruhreralm (approx. one hour), on to the Aschakreuz 1.458 m (approx. one hour from the Ruhreralm) and the Aschaalm. Backtrack a short part of the path and continue through alpine pastures towards the Nachberg Hochleger. From there walk downhill to Nachberg Niederleger; an in parts quite steep, but not dangerous route leads downhill to Schönau. The walk along the road from Schönau back to where one started takes approx. 1/4 hour.
Directions: Breitenbach / Schönau - Gasthof Kaiserblick car park - Ruhreralm - Ascherkreuz - Aschaalm - Nachberg Hochleger - Nachberg Niederleger - Holzkapelle Niederlegeralm - Gasthof Kaiserblick car park
Highest point: 1,471 m
Endpoint: Breitenbach Schönau
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Equipment: Sturdy footwear, protective clothing, something to eat and drink
Safety instructions: Surefootedness required, especially on the descent.
Tips: Take sufficient water and food with you, there is nowhere to get something to eat and drink along the route
Plan a visit to the new wooden chapel between the Nachberg Almen and Schönau. The chapel was errected by the Landjugend (rural youth association) Breitenbach
Directions: B171 to Kundl and Breitenbach, rdive through Breitenbach, take the road to Schönau. Alternatively take the L211 to Breitenbach
Public transportation: www.vvt.at, bus no. 760
Parking: Gasthof Kaiserblick