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Genuss am Almfluss Etappe 2 - Vorchdorf über Pettenbach nach Viechtwang

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Starting place: 4655 Vorchdorf
Destination: 4644 Scharnstein

duration: 4h 55m
length: 19,1 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 188m
Altitude difference (downhill): 109m

Lowest point: 410m
Highest point: 497m
difficulty: easy
condition: medium
panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail

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From Vorchdorf with a view of the Tote Gebirge mountains towards Pettenbach to Scharnstein/Viechtwang

In Vorchdorf there are several car parks near the Almuferweg. From the Schwarzlmüller car park or Schlossplatz you can reach the hiking trail in 1 minute. The railway station is also only a few minutes away.

From the Vorchdorf rest area (near the Kitzmantel factory), where you have taken a seat in a wooden spoon, continue along the Laudach. After crossing the road, follow the path to the Schloss Eggenberg brewery, the next partner company of Genuss am Almfluss. Before the brewery, turn left up the hill right next to the entrance. Follow the path in the direction of Pappelleiten/Einsiedling. Shortly before Pappelleiten, cross the road again and head down towards Alm. Follow the path for a short distance along the alpine pasture until you reach the road. There is a car park opposite, which you could also use for a stage hike. Follow the road briefly, then turn left over the bridge to Eggenstein, a district of Pettenbach.

After the bridge, turn left along the alpine pasture for a good distance until you reach the Kronawettwehr power station, a partner company of Genuss am Almfluss. Right next to it is the Pettenbach massage rest area, which you can use to relax and indulge yourself. A special car park has also been created here so that you can visit the show power station and the active rest area directly.

Note: there is a connecting path to the centre of Pettenbach (Almburg area), which is also dotted on the Genuss am Almfluss map. There are no parking facilities in the Almburg area! Therefore, please use the car park at the power station or directly at the railway station in Pettenbach. Please give up in the area of the sawmills because of the factory traffic!

The route then continues along the Alm, with one or two Almwelle loungers waiting to be claimed by you. Almost at the end of the village of Pettenbach at Steinbach Brücke, you have the opportunity to get to the boarding point at the Steinbach-Brücke railway stop of the Almtalbahn, again only 5 minutes away from the trail. In the neighbouring village of Steinbach am Ziehberg, you will find the Genuss am Almfluss partner business Ferienhaus Schwarzenbach.

Between Steinbach bridge and the Schatzlmühle in Viechtwang, the path is currently on the little-used road (also the Almtal cycle path R13).

Note: from the centre of Pettenbach, the Almtalbahn railway runs to Grünau im Almtal. The starting and finishing points are Pettenbach, Steinbach Brücke, Viechtwang, Scharnstein, Kothmühle, Traxenbichl and Grünau im Almtal (terminus).

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Accessibility / arrival

How to get to the Almtal (to Vorchdorf):

We recommend that you travel by public transport!


by train: via Wels station to Lambach station, with the Vorchdorferbahn (line 160) or from Gmunden with the Traunsee Tram (line 161) from Stern & Hafferl Bahnen to Vorchdorf Eggenberg.
Numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the western railway line (line 101) or via Gmunden to the Salzkammergut Railway in the direction of Bad Ischl, Hallstatt and Bad Aussee
by bus: OÖVV bus lines 481 from Kirchdorf to Vorchdorf or 501 from Wels to Vorchdorf
Bus train information

Call the Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 70 from Scharnstein station via Pettenbach to the Vorchdorf train station or Route 80 from the "Almspitz", at least 1 hour in advance at the taxi center on 050-422 422 or order on the otaxi app.

Bike & Hike, travelling by bike:
Coming from Wels or Linz on the R 4 Traunradweg or R 6 Römerradweg, or from Gmunden R 4 Traunradweg or from Passau via Vöcklabruck and Schwanenstadt on the R 6 Römerradweg to Lambach, via the Traunkraftwerk Lambach and then via Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting to Vorchdorf.
Also via the cycle connection from the R 11 Almtalradweg from Almsee via Pettenbach, briefly onto the R 13 Traunviertlerradweg to Einsiedlung and then to Vorchdorf.
From Gmunden via Gschwandt to Kirchham, from Laakirchen on the R 13 Traunviertlerradweg to Kirchham, then along the Traunsee Tram in the direction of Vorchdorf.
Either directly to Schlossplatz or e.g. to the outdoor pool on the Laudach at the entry point.

by car:
Westautobahn A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A1 - exit A1 Vorchdorf
West Autobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - Exit A1 Vorchdorf
Innkreis Autobahn A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A1 - Exit A1 Vorchdorf
From the center of Vorchdorf (Schwarzelmüller car park you will come to the Almuferweg that leads through Vorchdorf).

Parking in the town center (Schwarzelmüller parking lot), next to the event area of the Kitzmantelfabrik and at Vorchdorf train station. (all close to the way!)
Please only use the designated parking spaces at the boarding points and be considerate of private property! Thank you for your fairness!










Parking
  • Parking space: 30
  • Bus parking space: 2
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for schools
  • Suitable for teenagers
  • Suitable for seniors
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for children
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

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Genuss am Almfluss Etappe 2 - Vorchdorf über Pettenbach nach Viechtwang
Tourismusverband Traunsee-Almtal / Büro Almtal
Im Dorf 17
4645 Grünau im Almtal

Phone +43 7616 8268
Fax machine +43 7616 8895
E-Mail almtal@traunsee-almtal.at
Web www.traunsee-almtal.at
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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: 4655 Vorchdorf
Destination: 4644 Scharnstein

duration: 4h 55m
length: 19,1 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 188m
Altitude difference (downhill): 109m

Lowest point: 410m
Highest point: 497m
difficulty: easy
condition: medium
panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail

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