The Plannerkessel is small.
But the hiking world is big.
Big enough for a whole holiday.
Over 20 different hikes with several variants
at 1,600 to 2,200 metres above sea level.
All routes are directly accessible from the village without further transport.
Walking with child
and cone
Around the village you will find smaller walking paths that are also suitable for people with disabilities.
You can even get to the panorama lake with a pram.
Pleasure Hiking
Small hikes, some of which lead up to the ridge.
You can find them easily, they are marked with blue signs on the paths and in the summer recreation map.
Ridge and long-distance hiking
If you want to go on longer tours, you can first explore the ridges, peaks and views around the Plannerkessel or tackle even more destinations via long-distance hiking trails.
These walks are marked with the usual yellow signs on the paths and in the summer recreation map.
22 Hikes
in and around the Plannerkessel:
From the Sportpension Reiter to the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick via the start of the herbal nature trail to the Ewishütte/Latschenbrennerei back to the village.
20 minutes
Village round
No. 1
Easy path (cart track) to the panorama lake (no swimming!) with a view across the lake to the Grimming. The trail is also suitable for pushchairs. Alternative: Panorama loop via Gläserboden slope.
30 minutes
Panoramic path
No. 2
First along trail 2 to the panorama lake and on to the Plannerjet mountain station and via the panorama swing to the highest point, the Plannereck mountain station. Then downhill to the direct Plannerseeweg, which leads to the lake and the village.
2 hours
Panoramic tour
No. 3
"s'Frieda Wegerl" from the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick or from the mountain pine distillery with information boards on alpine herbs and their healing effects. (Guided tours for groups are offered at the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick upon request).
1 hour
Herbal nature trail
No. 4
More leisurely variant to the Plannersee lake. Past the mountain pine distillery, partly along the herbal nature trail with a branch-off to the lake. Return via the direct Plannersee trail.
1.5 - 2 hours
Plannerseerunde
No. 5
Direct variant from the mountain rescue house to the Plannersee lake.
Tip: On warm days, the lake invites you to swim. Enjoy the view from the middle of the lake back to the shore with its mountain panorama. If you listen and look carefully, you might spot a marmot or two on the mountain slopes or eagles on the ridge.
45 minutes
Direct Plannerseeweg
No. 6
From the Tauernhaus over the Gstemmerwiese to the Plannertörl (bridge) and back to the village via the mountain road.
Tip: Nice run without major differences in altitude.
50 minutes
Small alpine round
No. 7
Easy hiking trail from the Tauernhaus via the Alte Plannerstraße to the farmed Schrabachalm. With information boards on alpine pasture and dairy farming.
1 hour
Kasweg to the Schrabachalm
No. 8
From GH Leitner in Donnersbach, the Ålmaweg (alpine path) first leads over the Donnersbach-Klamm gorge, from there in the direction of the Ertlschweigerhaus and along the Alte Plannerstraße past farms, pastures and the Badlechneralm pasture to the Schrabachalm pasture.
After a short stop for refreshments, it is another 1 hour via the Kasweg 8 to the Planneralm. Total walking time uphill approx. 4 - 4½ hours, downhill approx. 2½ -3 hours.
4 hours uphill
2.5 hours downhill
Planner Ålmaweg
No. 8
Path to Karlspitze (902) on path 11 to Schreinl (2,154 m).
2.5 hours downhill
Schreinl
No. 11
Via trail 09 to the Plannersee lake and Plannerknot. Via trail 14 over the Plannereck to the Kleiner and Großer Rotbühel, to the Gläserkoppe, Jochspitze and Goldbachscharte. Return to the village via trail 15.
5 hours
Ridgeway
No. 14
On trail 17 to the ridge, then via trail 16 to Plannerseekarspitze (2,072 m), to Plannerknot, Plannersee and back to the village.
3 hours
Plannerseekarspitz
No. 17
Path to Karlspitze (trail 902) along the ridge (trail 925) on to Schoberspitze (2,126 m). Worthwhile variant for the way back via Karlseen, Jägerhütte and Kothüttenweg to the car park/wood boxes.
2.5 hours
Schoberspitze
No. 925
Summit and ridge hike along the Central Alpine Long Distance Trail 02 (from Gasthof Grimmingblick) over the Großer Rotbühel, the Plientensattel to the Hintergullingspitz (approx. 2h). Continue along the ridge to the Kreuzberg and the Breiteckkoppe.
From here you can hike as variants either via trail 02 to the Kreuzkogel and up to the Edelrautehütte (approx. 12h in total) or via trail 937 over the Gangkogel in the direction of the Glattjoch.
4-5 hours
Breiteckkoppe
No. 02
From Alpengasthof Grimmingblick on trail 902 or trail 15 past the Kothüttensee lake. Continue on trail 902, 909 to the Karlspitze.
Variant: only to the Kothüttensee, approx. 45. After crossing the stream on the high plateau, nature lovers enjoy walking barefoot.
1.5 hours
Karlspitze with Kothüttensee
No. 902
This variant to Donnersbachwald leads along the Central Alpine Long Distance Trail 02 to approx. 1.5 km north of the town centre. Return by taxi.
Start at the Grimmingblick inn on trail 902, past the romantic Kothüttensee lake, which is always worth refreshing in summer, to the Goldbachscharte. In a northerly direction, shortly after the Karlspitze (total walking time 1-1.5 h), the trail leads west to the Karlscharte and then to the Michelirlingalm (trail 902). After another 30 minutes, pass the Michelirlingalm and continue along a forest road to the main road in the direction of Donnersbachwald.
5-6 hours
Donnersbachwald Tour 1
No. 902
Start at the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick on trail 02 or 902 to the Großer Rotbühel and continue to the Plientensattel (932). There you branch off in a south-westerly direction and soon reach the Stallaalm, then the Lärchkaralm. A stop for refreshments is recommended in both alpine pastures.
The last part of the hike leads along the stream over the main road to the centre of Donnersbachwald. Return by taxi.
5-6 hours
Donnersbachwald Tour 2
No. 932
Along the Austrian long-distance hiking trail "Salzsteigweg" 09 to Aigen im Ennstal. Return by taxi.
Starting from the mountain rescue house, the trail leads via the Plannerknot down to the Ranzenkaralm past the farm hut and the managed Schnablhütte. Continue along the forest road, then on a gravel path along the Mittereggbach stream and later the Gulling river to the centre of Aigen.
6-7 hours
Aigen via the Salzsteig Trail
No. 909
Trail to Plannersee (940, 7), continue to Plannerknot to Hochrettelstein (2,220 m). Descent option from Plannerknot to Ranzenkaralm (Schnabelhütte) on trail 909.
2.5 hours
Hochrettelstein
No. 940
Start at the Alpengasthof Grimmingblick on trail 02 or 902 to the Großer Rotbühel and continue to the Plientensattel (932). There you branch off in a south-westerly direction and soon reach the Stallaalm, then the Lärchkaralm. A stop for refreshments is recommended in both alpine pastures.
The last part of the hike leads along the stream over the main road to the centre of Donnersbachwald. Return by taxi.
6-7 hours
Oppenberg
No. 940
On trail 902 to the Goldbachscharte and via trail 18 to the Stallaalm. Via trail 932 to the Lärchkaralm.
On trail 02 to the Plientensattel and via trail 932 to the Stallaalm and Lärchkaralm.
Continue on trail 09 to the Plannerknot to the Ranzenkaralm with the managed Schnablhütte.
Alpine hut hikes
At sunrise
already got something planned?
Are there more beautiful moments,
than standing on a summit at dawn?
Try it out.
Sustainable on the mountain
Moving around the mountain on foot is fundamentally a respectful and sustainable approach to experiencing the natural space. Good clothing, open senses and the choice of a nice hiking trail are mostly sufficient.
With that you largely come Without technology to move around and prevent further damage to the land. The speed and the place decide the name: Hiking, running or trail running.
Once on the road, you can always enjoy nature, the views, the flowers, the herbs and the odd wild animal.
After the tour you will have seen a lot, sharpened your senses, breathed good air, covered metres in altitude and thus trained your muscles and cardiovascular system.
Enjoy your training!
Concept, design and implementation
Harald Waupotitsch
