Details for: Zellerrain - Halter hut on the Brach - Gemeindealpe Mitterbach in winter
Brief description
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.
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.
Starting point of the tour
Parking lot Zellerrain (opposite the former guesthouse)
Destination point of the tour
Summit Gemeindealpe Mitterbach
Route description Zellerrain - Halter hut on the Brach - Gemeindealpe Mitterbach in winter
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.
Directions
Coming from Linz: A1 exit Ybbs/Donau - direction Eisenstraße - follow B25 and then B71 towards Mitterbach to Zellerrain
Coming from Vienna: A1 exit St. Pölten South - direction Mariazell - follow B20 to Mitterbach and then B71 to Zellerrain
Parking
Parking lot Zellerrain (opposite the former guesthouse)