Alm hike in Breitenbach
Varied route past four Alms (high pasture huts)
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.
Details
| Max. Altitude | 1458 |
| Start | Breitenbach Schönau |
| End | Breitenbach Schönau |
| Public access | B171 to Kundl and Breitenbach, rdive through Breitenbach, take the road to Schönau. Alternatively take the L211 to Breitenbach |
| Public transport | www.vvt.at, bus no. 760 |
| Parking | Gasthof Kaiserblick |
| Equipment | Surefootedness required, especially on the descent. Sturdy footwear, protective clothing, something to eat and drink |
