Sattelberg Trail (no. 8)

Accessible by public transport

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

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 12,9 km

Time 2:20 h

Uphill 245 hm

Downhill 245 hm

Highest point 1114 m

The Sattelberg Trail requires a varied set of techniques and is, therefore, an ideal for preparation for a half marathon.

The running route leads you around the Sattelberg. This varied trail will lead you through the woods and alongside brooks you will have beautiful views across the Enns valley and the Dachstein massif.

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More information

From the west:Tauernautobahn A 10 to the Ennstal junction - exit in the direction of Graz/Schladming - around 20 km on the Ennstal federal highway to Schladming - Ramsau junction

From the north:Pyhrnautobahn in the direction of Liezen Ennstalbundesstraße to Schladming - Ramsau junction

Starting at the Cross-Country Stadium in Ramsau Ort - towards the jumping hill- along the Philosopher's Path until you reach Trail no. 2 - pass Sport Steiner and cross the street on the right side of the church - follow the path down to the Hofrat Gruber Weg - along to the old mill across the street to Trail No. 3 - Almstube- 50 m down to the bridge on your right - Strimitzweg up to Trail no. 100 - Sattelberghütte - Wurzelweg to Hotel Almfrieden - Café Alpenbad to Heimatstüberl - cross the street to Trail no. 2 - Philospher´s Path back to your starting point.

As there is a risk of injury, street shoes should not be used for trail running.

Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe timetable www.rvb.at

Cross-country stadium Ramsau Ort

Here are a couple of rules to make it run smoothly:

Put aside your daily stress and enjoy moving outside within beautiful natural scenery.
Take your time! Your training will depend on your age, general health, physique, and cardio.
Pay attention to proper running and breathing techniques.
Running is fun! Monotony is the beginning of the end. Try varied your trails in length and intensity.
Warm-up: Easy stretches are recommended before and after your training. This will help the mobility of your muscles and protect you from injuring them.
Cool-down: slow down in pace. Adapt your cool-down phase to the duration of the trail.
Nutritional advice: do not eat for approx. 2 hours before your training but drink a lot of water before and during your run. After your training, eat carbs like pasta, potatoes, wheat, rice,...
Wear sweat-wicking clothes and chose the right running shoes for yourself (they should have a 1/2 inch gap at the front). Your shoes should offer shock-absorption, stabilization and the right rolling characteristics.