Big Gindelhorn and Leistenalm
moderate Hiking · Stainach-Pürgg
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 13.82 km
Duration: 05:30 h
Ascent: 695 m
Descent: 695 m
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The tour
HIMMLISCH. Das Schloss hinter Dir gelassen, geht´s zuerst nach Pürgg und übers Schwimmbad und die Himmelsleiter weiter aufs noch göttlichere Gindlherndl. Bergab vorbei am Dachsteinblick und über Hof Rohrmoser und Leistenalm wieder zurück nach Stainach.
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Turn-by-turn directions
Start from the main square in Stainach and walk to the Red Cross building. From there, continue along the forest road to Pürgg, through the town, past the swimming pool and up the Himmelsleiter to Gindlherndl. After a short break - with a magnificent panoramic view and a summit book entry - you go downhill towards Gasthof Dachsteinblick, turn right and walk along the road to Hof Rohrmoser. On trail no. 288 you now hike via the Leistenalm back to Stainach.
Getting there
From Liezen or Schladming, at the depature B320 to Stainach
With the bus or train to Stainach
Parking
Free Parking at the main square stainach
Start
Main place stainach
Destination
Main Place Stainach
Equipment
- Plan your tour in advance, taking into account walking time, route length, altitude difference, danger spots and weather forecast.Together is much more beautiful and at the same time safer in the mountains.
- Do not go alone, if possible, and adapt the tour to the ability of your group.
- Let them know where you are going and when you want to be back. Also sign hut or summit books.
- Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, do not stay on the summit or ridge and stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, if possible in a crouching position.
- Stay on the marked trails and remember to close pasture fences again.
- Getting up the trail is only half the battle. Stay alert, especially on the descents, to make it back to the valley safely.In case of emergency, keep calm and call the mountain rescue on 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
- If you encounter cows: It is best to pass above the herd with at least 50 meters distance. Stay calm, don't make any frantic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to pet the animals. A stick and loud shouting can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
- If you are a dog owner: Clarify before the hike if you have to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a leash and make sure he stays calm. If a cow attacks, let the dog off the leash immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
- You can get detailed information on "Safe Mountain Hiking" from the Alpine Club. At www.alpenverein.at you can inform yourself comprehensively about it.
Suitable footwear goes without saying.
Author’s recommendation
Stop at the gasthof Dachsteinblick, good coffee and cakes
Tips, hints and links
Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at
Tourism blog: www.derbergdastal.at
Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at
Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.
- GRIMMING-DONNERSBACHTAL Leisure Map (1:31.000). Available free of charge at tourist offices and accommodation establishments.
- KOMPASS Hiking Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, hiking, biking, ski touring.
Weather forecast
Date
Mostly thick clouds, and a chance of some snowfall in the first half of the day.
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
