Ski tour to the Hahnalpl

moderate Ski tour open terrain · Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 10.02 km
Duration: 03:00 h
Ascent: 900 m
Descent: 900 m
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The tour

Hahnalpl? Nobody says that here in Donnersbachwald. Because that's how the mountain is pronounced correctly: [HAU-AÜ-WÜ]. At the summit, it grants you an unexpected view as far as the Ennstal Alps and up to the Dachstein. Judging by the altitude of this easy tour, which leads along forest roads and through white forests, you would not expect such a panorama here.


Turn-by-turn directions

This tour leads you from the Riedlerschranken over the forest road in a southerly direction into the Ebenbach valley. At the first bend you turn left into the forest, later to the right and climb further up a logging. Follow the forest road for a short distance before turning left into the sparse forest. Then another short flat section before you climb the ridge ridge (open terrain) to the summit with the help of hairpin bends.

The descent is via the ascent route.

Getting there

From the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) turn off at the Trautenfels junction in the direction of Irdning, Donnersbach, Donnersbachwald. Through the village of Donnersbach and another 12 km to Donnersbachwald. Past the Riesneralm and about 3.5 km to Hinterwald to the barrier Riedleralm.

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Unfortunately, there is no public transport to the starting point of the ski tour.

Parking

Approx. 10 parking spaces next to the road just before the timber yard. Larger groups please park at the Riesneralm parking lot and drive to the starting point with as few cars as possible.

Do not park at the timber yard!

Start
Barrier Riedleralm
Destination
Barrier Riedleralm
Equipment

Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are - even more so in winter - primarily subject to personal responsibility. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services do not assume any liability based on the information provided.   

  • Check the weather and avalanche situation at www.lawine-steiermark.at before each ski tour.   
  • The use of the tour description is at your own risk and responsibility.    
  • Do not go on a ski tour alone. It's more fun together anyway!   
  • Always behave risk-conscious and react to danger signs!   
  • Respect existing regulations, such as hunting and game protection areas, reforestation or young growth areas.   
  • You should always have your cell phone well charged. Do you have the emergency numbers saved? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
  • Avalanche beacon, probe and shovel are essential in open terrain.
  • Ski touring equipment consisting of skis/splitboard, skins, poles and possibly crampons. 
  • Food, warm drinks, spare clothing and a first aid kit.
  • Choose your clothing according to the onion layer principle.
  • Maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your mobile phone or GPS device are also helpful.
  • You can rent ski touring and safety equipment from Sport Scherz and Sport Schöttl.

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Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
-3°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
0°C
Frequent snowfall, maybe mixed with rain around noon.
in the morning
-2°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
0°C
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
in the morning
1°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
1°C
Constant snowfall through the day. Slow-down towards evening.

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