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Bad Mitterndorf legend trail

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 0,9 km

Time 1:00 h

Uphill 13 hm

Downhill 13 hm

Highest point 839 m

VS Bad Mitterndorf launched this project as part of the Salzkammergut 2024 Capital of Culture.

An imaginative themed trail with exciting legends and illustrations about the origins of Bad Mitterndorf. Audible with QR codes and ideal for families. The easy circular trail leads from the Passeggerweg via Thörl back to the village center.

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The best way to plan your journey to Bad Mitterndorf is with google.at/maps.

Free parking is available in the town center at the Grimminghalle. From there, follow the path past the schools into the town center. Turn right at the church and take the path between NKD and the Reisinger bakery.

The Bad Mitterndorf Legend Trail impressively combines the experience of nature, cultural history and the creative imagination of young people. Created as part of the Salzkammergut Capital of Culture 2024, this special themed trail is the result of a school project at Bad Mitterndorf elementary school. The 9 to 10-year-old pupils processed their impressions of the impressive mountain world of Ausseerland into exciting legends about the mysterious origins of their homeland.

The start of the Legend Trail is on the Passeggerweg, which also leads to the famous Simonywarte. A world full of magic and childlike fantasy opens up right from the start. Along the easily accessible hiking trail, hikers can immerse themselves in imaginatively illustrated stories at several stations. The stories can also be experienced acoustically via QR codes - a real highlight for families with children.

The path winds gently through meadows and forests, past beautiful views of the mountains. The lovingly designed boards tell of legendary creatures, ancient customs and mystical events. The way back leads through the district of Thörl before returning to the center of Bad Mitterndorf.

The easy route without major differences in altitude makes the circular trail particularly suitable for family hikes in Ausseerland. The interplay of hiking experience, cultural mediation and creativity gives the trail a very special charm.

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140

Tip for reporting an emergency - provide answers to the six W questions:

What has happened?
How many injured?
Where did the accident happen (possibly GPS coordinates)?
Who is reporting (callback number)?
When did the accident happen?
Weather at the scene of the accident?

Please note the disclaimer!

Packing your rucksack properly makes many things easier:

Pack heavy items first.
The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket.
All items that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, should be on top.
Emergency equipment, including blister plasters, belongs in every rucksack and it is always advisable to dress according to the "onion system"!

Hiking in Ausseerland is as diverse as its landscapes. The Bad Mitterndorf Legend Trail shows how culture, education and exercise can be combined in an entertaining way. Ideal for children, families, school classes and anyone who is inspired by the magic of legends.

We recommend using the free Ausseerland hiking map to plan your hike, which is available free of charge on the tourist office website when ordering brochures. For detailed tours, there are also suitable maps in the hiking map store.