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Planneralm Tour | 317

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 27,1 km

Time 3:35 h

Uphill 963 hm

Downhill 959 hm

Highest point 1589 m

Sporty MTB loop from Donnersbach up to the Planneralm with a scenic descent on gravel roads.

This challenging tour leads from Donnersbach on a long climb up to the Planneralm. Expect impressive views, wide alpine pastures, and a varied route. The return follows forest and gravel roads back into the valley.

Please note: riding is permitted from May 15 to August 31 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and from September 1 to 30 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Schaablehen section is only open from June 15 due to a wildlife enclosure.

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From Salzburg, take the B150 and B160 to the A10 towards Graz/Villach. At Altenmarkt, switch to the B320 towards Liezen, then continue via L735, L734, and the B75 directly to Donnersbach.

From Graz, take the B67 to the A9 towards Salzburg and exit onto the B320 at Selzthal. Follow the B320 towards Liezen and then take the exit onto the B75 towards Donnersbach. Continue on the B75 directly to Donnersbach.

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You start at the village square in Donnersbach and first follow the paved Planneralmstraße, which climbs steeply right from the beginning. Shortly after the start, a short detour to the Ägidius Church is worthwhile – its ruins can be reached on foot in about 2 minutes. Continue on the Planneralmstraße towards Furrach. There, keep slightly left onto the Prechtlweg and ride past Kohlmandl and Badlechneralm before joining the Planneralmstraße again.

The final part of the climb then leads up to the Planneralm, the highest point of the tour. At the top, you are rewarded with impressive views and wide alpine landscapes. The descent begins towards Donnersbach through beautiful mountain scenery. At the Schaab-Reith hairpin, turn left. Important: this section via Schaablehen is only open from June 15 to September 30. If the path is closed, continue downhill on the paved road instead.

On the forest road, be careful of tight corners and slippery sections. Once in the valley, continue on asphalt towards Donnersbach. At Fuchsberg, switch once more onto a gravel road, which leads you back to the starting point at the village square.

Plan breaks: Along the route, many huts and inns invite you to stop for a relaxing break and enjoy regional specialties.
E-mountain bike: With electric support, the tour is also suitable for less experienced bikers. There are several e-bike charging stations along the route. Their locations can be seen on the map and in the elevation profile, making it easy to plan your tour and possible charging stops.

From Salzburg, take the InterRegio (IR) towards Wörgl to Bischofshofen and continue with the regional train R9 to Gaishorn am See. From there, go to the bus stop and take bus line 941 towards Riesneralm to Donnersbach Abzw Planneralm. Then walk the last few meters to Donnersbach.

From Graz, take bus SV501 to St. Michael in Obersteiermark and continue with the InterRegio (IR) and REX 70 to Selzthal. From there, take bus line 940 towards Stainach and then bus line 941 towards Donnersbach Abzw Planneralm. Finally, walk the last few meters to Donnersbach.

Timetable information from ÖBB

Village center Donnersbach.

For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein