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Bike & Hike Breitlahnhütte - Putzentalalm

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 48,5 km

Time 5:45 h

Uphill 750 hm

Downhill 750 hm

Highest point 1356 m

Relaxed Bike & Hike tour to the Breitlahnhütte in the idyllic Sölktal valley.

From Stein an der Enns, the tour leads into the peaceful Kleine Sölktal valley.

The route runs mostly on asphalt roads, followed by a short gravel section towards the end.
The destination is the Breitlahnhütte, where the bike can be parked and charged.

From here, the hike starts around the Schwarzensee and continues to the Putzentalalm, which is a great place to stop for a break.

Afterwards, return to the Breitlahnhütte and then ride back down the valley by bike to the starting point.

Bike total: 2:15 h, 36.4 km, 465 m elevation gain
Hike total: 3:30 h, 12.1 km, 290 m elevation gain

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From Salzburg, take the A10 and then continue on the B320 towards Schladming. Exit the B320 at Pruggern and follow the L712 via Moosheim and Tunzendorf to Stein an der Enns.

From Graz, take the B320 towards Schladming. Turn left at Espang onto the L735 and continue on this road, which later becomes the L734. Follow it to Stein an der Enns.

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From Stein an der Enns, the bike route leads into the quiet Kleine Sölktal valley. Mostly on asphalt, with a short gravel section towards the end, the route continues up to the Breitlahnhütte. There, the bike can be parked and charged if needed.
The return ride follows the same route back to the starting point.

Afterwards, the hike begins: the trail leads around the Schwarzensee and continues to the Putzentalalm, which is a great place to stop for a break. The return is along the same route back to the Breitlahnhütte.

Stay safe on your Bike & Hike tour

Weather in the mountains can change quickly – plan your tour realistically.
In case of thunderstorms: avoid summits and exposed ridges.
Emergency numbers: 140 mountain rescue, 112 European emergency number.
Equipment: helmet, suitable clothing, sturdy shoes, enough water.
Always lock your bike.
E-bike: Charging stations are available along the route (see map/elevation profile) – bring your charger.
Via ferrata: via ferrata set, helmet, suitable shoes.

Arrival by train: There are direct train connections to Stein an der Enns from both Graz and Salzburg. The train station is centrally located in the village and is an ideal starting point for the tour.

ÖBB tickets.