Zellerrain - Halter hut on the Brach - Gemeindealpe Mitterbach in winter

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5,63 km
Duration: 2:16 h
Ascent: 543 m elevation gain
Descent: 41 m elevation gain

Whether with winter hiking boots, snowshoes, or ski touring equipment - the popular route from Zellerrain to Gemeindealpe also promises an idyllic natural experience in winter over gentle alpine pastures on the local mountain of Mitterbach.

Starting point of the tour: Parking lot Zellerrain (opposite the former guesthouse)
Tour destination: Summit Gemeindealpe Mitterbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5,63 km
Duration: 2:16 h
Ascent: 543 m elevation gain
Descent: 41 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point1121 m
Highest point1624 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Summit tour

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Description

Starting from Zellerrain (parking lot opposite the former inn), the tour begins along a forest road. Once you reach the Höchbauer, a hiking trail leads across the meadow up to the forest and on to the Brunnsteinalm, where you come to a forest road again. Follow this road for around 1.5 km to the 'Auf der Brach' mountain pasture (Halterhütte hut open in summer). The crossing from the Brach to the Halterriedel can be a bit of a challenge in winter, depending on the snow conditions. However, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the neighboring Ötscher from here. The last stage to the summit now leads steeply uphill in several serpentines. Before you stop for a well-earned snack at the Terzerhaus, you should take the few minutes to hike to the summit cross.

Equipment Pay attention to equipment adapted to the weather conditions!
Route description Starting from Zellerrain (parking lot opposite the former guesthouse), the route initially follows a forest road. Upon reaching Höchbauer, a hiking trail leads over the meadow up to the forest and further on to Brunnsteinalm, where the forest road is reached again. Following this, after about 1.5 km, you arrive at the alpine pasture 'Auf der Brach' (a managed hunter's hut in summer). Crossing from Brach to Halterriedel can be a small challenge in winter depending on the snow conditions. In return, you enjoy a wonderful view of the neighboring Ötscher. The final stage to the summit then climbs steeply in several switchbacks. Before stopping for a well-deserved snack at the Terzerhaus, take a few minutes to hike to the summit cross.
Parking Parking lot Zellerrain (opposite the former guesthouse)
Getting there Coming from Linz: A1 exit Ybbs/Donau - direction Eisenstraße - follow B25 and then B71 towards Mitterbach to ZellerrainComing from Vienna: A1 exit St. Pölten South - direction Mariazell - follow B20 to Mitterbach and then B71 to Zellerrain

Recommended period

Current weather on site

4° to 7°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,7 km/h

2° to 7°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,8 km/h

Mitterbach Tourism Association

Hauptstraße 14

3224 Mitterbach

Tel. 03882/42 11

tourismus@mitterbach.at