Trans Nationalpark Et 06 (Mooslandl-Johnsbach)

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 34,0 km

Time 5:45 h

Uphill 1360 hm

Downhill 1027 hm

Highest point 1216 m

Through Austria's Yosemite Valley: always facing the rugged north faces of the Gesäuse mountains, via the Hochscheibenalm to the mountaineering village of Johnsbach.

From Mooslandl you start comfortably on smaller and briefly also larger asphalt roads to Hieflau. But this is where it really starts: with the long ascent to the Hochscheibenalm. Always on forest roads, the route leads above the deeply cut Enns in many serpentines to the alpine pasture. However, the effort will not seem like much, because there is plenty of distraction: the higher you go, the wider the view of the valley that cuts through the wild mountains of the Gesäuse. At the latest on the long descent from the alpine pasture down to the Enns to Gstatterboden, the famous rugged and steep north faces between Planspitze and Ödstein come more and more prominently into view. From Gstatterboden, the idyllic Rauchboden Trail takes you along the Enns to the Weidendom and from there through the deeply cut valley of the Johnsbach up to the idyllically situated mountaineering village of Johnsbach, the destination of the Trans National Park.

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Coming from Vienna: A1 exit Ybbs, approx. 90 km further on B25 Coming from Linz: A9 exit 67 Ardning/Admont, continue on B146 towards Admont, through the Gesäuse to Hieflau, in Hieflau turn left onto B115, after approx. 5 km turn right onto the B25 to Mooslandl and continue for 1 km Coming from Salzburg: On the B320 to Liezen, roundabout exit Admont onto B146, through the Gesäuse to Hieflau, in Hieflau turn left onto B115, after approx. 5 km turn right onto the B25 to Mooslandl and continue for 1 km

Large car park opposite the accommodation at the Landl bathing lake

At the starting point in Mooslandl opposite the Hotel Mooswirt, keep to the right (i.e. south and not back along yesterday's route) and at the end of the village turn left into a small asphalt road towards Lainbach. The road leads quite idyllically through a kind of valley with a few houses and then leads down to Lainbach, an enchanted-looking little hamlet in the valley of the Schwabelbach. Here, follow the road to the right across the Enns to the main federal road. This takes you first uphill and then downhill again to Hieflau (beware of the traffic on this section).

At the beginning of the village, turn right and cross the Enns over two wooden bridges. Behind them, turn left onto a small asphalt road until you reach the last houses and the start of the "Hochscheibentour" MTB trail. The road turns into a meadow path, which you follow above the Enns - in some cases taking short hairpin bends - until you reach a gravel road. Turn right into the gravel road and follow it for 650 m to the highest point at the so-called Kühboden. Now continue at a constant altitude along the forest road to the (unmanaged) Hochscheibenalm, whose idyllic location and great view of the Gesäuse mountains invite you to take a break.

This is where the long descent down to Gstatterboden begins: Always follow the most obvious forest road to Gstatterboden, keep to the right before the main road and you will reach the National Park pavilion. Here you can fortify yourself and at the same time learn interesting facts about the Gesäuse National Park.

Behind the National Park pavilion you reach the main road and follow it for a short time until you reach a railway crossing. The road leads to the left over this crossing - but you keep straight ahead on the so-called "Rauchbodenweg". This beautifully designed gravel path leads along the Enns River to the Johnsbach railway station. Here a wooden bridge brings you to the other side of the Enns and shortly to the big road Hieflau - Admont. Turn right and then immediately left onto the road to Johnsbach. This road takes you through the beautiful valley between the rugged Gesäuse mountains past the Gasthof zum Donner and the nearby famous mountaineers' cemetery to the high valley of Johnsbach to the finish of the Trans National Park at the Ödsteinblick inn. You have done it, the Trans National Park! And you can be proud of yourself!

Fair-Play- Rules for mountain bikers

Mountain biking is an exciting sport and nature experience! It can quickly happen that you forget everything around you. But be careful, you are not alone on the trails! A sensible and considerate riding style is a guarantee for a safe and accident-free mountain biking experience. A few simple rules help to avoid conflicts in the first place

Cycling and mountain biking in the National Park area is only allowed in the period from 15 April to 31 October 2 hours after sunrise to 1 hour before sunset!

Exception is the Langfirst mountain bike trail, here the biking season only starts on June 1st.

Riding is only allowed on the approved and marked paths! Driving bans and closures also apply to mountain bikers.Attention to other nature users! Approach hikers or riders slowly and use your bell if necessary.

Avoid unnecessary noise and show consideration for the animals. This also includes riding only in daylight.

Mountain bikers are guests in the forest - behave accordingly respectfully towards landowners, foresters and hunters. The approach to grazing animals should be at walking pace to avoid panic reactions of the animals. Important - After passing through, all pasture gates must be closed!

Leave nature as you would like to find it yourself - without litter, this belongs in the trash can.On all mountain bike routes the road traffic regulations (StVO) apply. Always ride responsibly and with foresight. The bike must be technically perfect and equipped accordingly (brakes, lights, bell).

A first aid kit is included in the rucksack as well as a mobile phone (Euro-emergency call 112), a repair kit, warming clothes, rain protection, light and sufficient food and drink.

Gloves and glasses protect hands and eyes.

Maps or GPS are valuable orientation aids.

Uphill and downhill always wear a helmet!

Charging stations along the stage:

Gstatterboden: National Park pavilion (when consuming; bring your own charger).Refreshment stops:

The Gasthaus zum Harmonika Waldi before Hieflau and the National Park Pavilion in Gstatterboden invite you to stop for refreshments.

www.oebb.at

www.busbahnbim.at

http://www.transnationalpark.at/

It is recommended that you contact the Trail Information & Booking Centre before booking.

www.bookyourtrail.com

Tourismusverband Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
Stadtplatz 27, 4400 Steyr
Infobüro: Reichraming