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BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau

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Starting place: 5324 Faistenau
Destination: 5323 Ebenau

duration: 3h 49m
length: 11,8 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 376m
Altitude difference (downhill): 558m

Lowest point: 601m
Highest point: 968m
difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

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Short description:
Diverse mountain and valley hike along little-used side streets and well-marked trails.


Technique: *


Quality of experience: ***


Recommended season:
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October


Properties:
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
Description:
The regional trail around the Strubklamm Gorge, a dream tour in the Salzburg area of the Salzkammergut, leads to numerous natural wonders. Perhaps the most beautiful is the “Plötz”, an enchanting gorge with lovingly renovated mills, an impressive waterfall and a natural swimming area. However, the first stage destination also has something to offer: in the 17th century, Ebenau was a small centre of iron processing, which several historical buildings commemorate.

Directions:
From the parish church in Faistenau, follow the street towards Ebenau to the sports field, turn right and hike to the forest climbing park. Turn left at the facility and descend through the forest to the Schmiedbach Stream. After a return climb between fields, you arrive at an asphalted farm lane in the hamlet of Lidaun. Go right to a fork at the edge of the forest, where you ascend to the left to the nearby junction with the Lidaunstraße (771 m).

 


Make a sharp right on the street and after 150 metres, take a sharp left onto a forest road (trail marker “Lidaungipfel, Bärenhöhle”, no. 44). The road ascends through the forested southwestern slopes of the Lidaunberg Mountain. At about 1000 metres above sea level, the path (with 5 information boards) to the Bärenhöhle Caves and the summit cross on the 1223-metre-high Lidaun Peak turns right (worthwhile detour, a good 1:00 h of additional hiking time).


 


The hiking route towards Ebenau, however, leads to the left through the forested slope. From a hunting lodge, the trail continues along a forest road to the saddle (932 m) and then another 500 metres, where a hiking trail on the left descends to Gängstraße (790 m) between Faistenau and Hof. After crossing the trail, you continue between fields to the nearby edge of the forest and descend to Wiestal-Landsstraße. This street is also crossed. From the car park on the other side, hike along Schroffenaustraße which turns to the south, past the hamlet of Schlag to the two farmsteads in the Hinterschroffenau (750 m), which are also called “Lodagei”. 3:00 h


 


There you turn left towards Ebenau into the Plötz. On this path, which leads to the right around the forest hill into the gorge of the Rettenbach Stream, grain was once carried to the Schroffenau Mill. This small wooden building from the 16th century is reached by continuing straight ahead at the fork – the mill stands directly above the 25-metre waterfall of the “Plötz”.


 


The somewhat exposed trail zigzags down to the Eder Mill (waterfall detour to the right) and then continues to the “double” Pertiller Mills. There you turn right (the Schildauer and Hofbauer Mills can be visited by going left) and cross the Rettenbach Stream on a footbridge. Afterwards, follow the Arnoweg up and down to the west for about 1 kilometre. Go left along the forest trail to reach the hamlet of Unterberg and – turning left again – to arrive in Ebenau (623 m).


 


From the primary school, a short detour leads left to the historical Waschl Mill. Go straight to pass underneath the bypass street and continue into the village centre with the historical Fürstenstöckl (tourism office). 1:00 h



Tip:
Note: Bus connection Faistenau – Hof (Line 155) and Hof – Ebenau (Line 154).

Safety guidelines:

  • In alpine terrain, be aware of the danger of falling rocks.

  • Through early summer, you may encounter steep snowfields or firn gullies – especially during icy conditions, there is an acute risk of falling and thus fatal injury!

  • Due to storm damage, forestry work or construction work, individual trail sections may be difficult or impassable at times.

  • Cows in the alpine meadows are often curious. Because they are nursing mothers, they develop a strong tendency to protect their calves. Therefore, move through cow pastures quietly, keep at least 20 metres of distance to the animals and never pet calves! In the case of threatening behaviour (pawing, stamping) slowly back away (do not turn your back). Keep dogs on a leash. They must not bark at or chase cows. In the case of an attack, the dog must be released from the leash.



Equipment:

For all stages, you will need hiking or mountain boots with treaded rubber soles as well as wind- and rainproof clothing. A change of clothes and a small first-aid kit should also be included in your backpack. The amount of provisions you should pack depends on the number of available rest stops. In any case, you should always take along plenty to drink. Telescopic poles are helpful, especially when walking downhill.



Additional information:

Text kindly provided by the publisher KOMPASS-Verlag and Wolfgang Heitzmann.


Further information at trail.salzkammergut.at

Starting point: Faistenau
Destination: Ebenau

further information:
  • Multi-day tour
  • Board possible

Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

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BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau
Fuschlsee Tourismus GmbH
Dorfplatz 1
5330 Fuschl am See

Phone +43 6226 8384
E-Mail info@fuschlseeregion.com
Web www.fuschlseeregion.com
http://www.fuschlseeregion.com

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a.Pedestrians have the right of way: We are accommodating and friendly to pedestrians and hikers. Upon encountering these fellow travellers, we alert them by using the bicycle bell and slowly overtake them. We avoid paths with heavy pedestrian traffic altogether. Take nature into account: We do not leave refuse behind.

b.The braking distance should be half of the total distance visible: We ride at a controlled pace, are ready to brake and maintain a braking distance half as long as the total distance visible, especially in curves, because we always have to count on obstacles on the path. Damage to the path, stones, branches, wood piles, grazing livestock, cattle grids, barriers, tractor-type forestry machines and authorised vehicles pose dangers that we need to be ready for.

c.Don’t drink and drive!: Do not drink alcohol when mountain biking. Take care at stop-off points (dealing with bike racks, dirty shoes or clothing).

It is obligatory to provide first aid!

d.Marked routes, closed paths and blockades: Keep to the marked routes, observe the blockades and accept that these roads are primarily for agricultural and forestry use!

Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.

e.We are guests in the forest and behave accordingly, including vis-à-vis forestry and hunting staff. Whilst mountain biking, mobile telephones and music players are forbidden! Biking requires your full attention.

f.Avoid unnecessary noise. Out of consideration to the animals living in the wild, we only bike during full daylight. As a principle, we always wear our helmet (even when riding uphill)! Don’t forget emergency supplies: We always have a repair set and bandages along.

g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!

h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!

i.Traffic rules: The general traffic rules (StVO) apply for all the mountain biking routes and we adhere to them. Our bike therefore needs to be in perfect technical condition and equipped in line with the traffic rules, including brakes, a bell and lights. We inspect and service our mountain bikes regularly anyway.

 

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 5324 Faistenau
Destination: 5323 Ebenau

duration: 3h 49m
length: 11,8 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 376m
Altitude difference (downhill): 558m

Lowest point: 601m
Highest point: 968m
difficulty: easy
condition: very easy
panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

powered by TOURDATA