Lynx Trail - Through Austria’s wild heartlands

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 245,2 km

Time 83:40 h

Uphill 12471 hm

Downhill 12031 hm

Highest point 1875 m

A trail to help the lynx Long-distance walking in the home of the lynx - helping protect it

The Lynx Trail is a long-distance trail with 13 stages through three large internationally recognised protected areas and fringes Austria's first UNESCO World Heritage Site (beech forests). It goes through Austria's wild, wooded middle, repeatedly recognised by the Alpine Convention as a pilot region for its ecological network.

The stunning mountain landscape is probably the largest natural wooded area in central Europe. This is why the lynx was re-introduced here. The trail highlights the plight of this endangered animal, contributing to its protection and survival. A happy coincidence is that the trail also takes you through extremely attractive walking country.

As a hiker on the Lynx Trail you will be challenged. The stages are long with steep ascents. Your senses will also be challenged - keep your eyes and ears open. But don't worry, even if you don't see a lynx, you will feel the presence of this amazing animal.

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More information

Via the Eisenbundesstraße (B115)

from 4400 Steyr - 4452 Ternberg - 4462 Reichraming Railway Station

from 3335 Weyer - 4463 Großraming - 4462 Reichraming Railway Station

Stage 1: Reichraming - Anlaufalm

Entry into wilderness: through the Kalkalpen National Park's wild forests on stunning narrow trails.

Stage 2: Anlaufalm - Laussabaueralm

In the midst of the lynx's realm: through the lonely Hintergebirge to the rustic Laussabaueralm.

Stage 3: Laussabaueralm - Admont

Back to Civilization: over the Haller Walls to Admont with its famous Abbey.

Stage 4: Admont - Mödlingerhütte lodge

Back to Nature: over the lonely Scheiblegger Hochalm into the sunny south-side of Gesäuse National Park.

Stage 5: Mödlingerhütte - Johnsbach

Far-reaching views: from the viewing platform looking towards the Gesäuse Mountains and the mountain-climbing village of Johnsbach.

Stage 6: Johnsbach - Ennstalerhütte

Worth seeing: a short valley stage to relax; or a tough spectacular alternative route into the Yosemite of Austria.

Stage 7: Ennstalerhütte - Mooslandl

Cross the northern Gesäuse Mountains past the Ennstalerhütte lodge.

Stage 8: Mooslandl - Palfau

Varied: along the valley accompanied by the wild Salza river und through the impressive Noth Gorge.

Stage 9: Palfau - Lassing

Reward for hard work: grand finale in Mendlingtal at the finish of a long but beautiful stage, or an option to go over the Moaralm.

Stage 10 Lassing – Hochreit

Step by step into the wilderness: a solitary high-altitude hike past the Hochkar ski resort into the Dürrenstein wilderness area.

Stage 11 Hochreit – House of Wilderness, Lunz am See

Through the wilderness area: Crossing the Dürrenstein and through the enchanting Seetal valley to dip your feet in Lake Lunz.

Stage 12 Seehof Lunz am See – Lackenhof

A peaceful stage: past beautiful Lake Lunz and through peaceful forests to Lackenhof at the foot of the Ötscher.

Stage 13 Lackenhof – Ötscher Base Wienerbruck

Grand finale: towards the Ötscher summit and through the breathtaking Ötscher ravines, the "Grand Canyon of Austria", to the Ötscher Base Nature Park Centre.

So that you don't get lost, the Luchs Trail follows existing waymarked trails with the trail logo added. The Lynx Trail logo is usually attached to existing trail markers as an additional 10 x 13 cm sign. The arrows always point in the direction of Lunz am See. Sometimes only a sticker of the Lynx Trail logo is attached onto existing signs. Spray-painted markings of the logo along the route will also guide you.

Arrive by train and bus. Travel by train to Reichraming Railway Station. Timetables at http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/dn

With the Verbundlinie BusBahnBim app, finding timetable information has never been easier: all bus, train, and tram connections in Austria can be searched for by entering locations and/or addresses, stops, or important points. The app is available as a free app for smartphones (Android, iOS) on Google Play and in the App Store.

Reichraming Railway Station

Plan your Journey: plan your journey by train, car, bike or on foot.

Lynx Trail Info & Booking Centre

Personal, simple and quick: Plan and book your personalised hiking trip online using the Lynx Trail Info & Booking Centre.

Along the Lynx Trail, take advantage of selected partner businesses, a handy luggage-and-shuttle service as well as the trail hotline.

Obervellach 15, 9821 Obervellach, AUSTRIA

Eintragungs-NR. Veranstalterverz. des bmwfi: 2016/0005

Tel.: +43 4782 93093

info@bookyourtrail.com

www.bookyourtrail.com

Lynx Trail Partners

National Park Tourism Association