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Ski tour to the Hochwart

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging
Route 13,9 km
Time 5:30 h
Uphill 1240 hm
Downhill 1240 hm
Highest point 2301 m
A really good, but also demanding ski tour tip in the Donnersbachwald mountains.

At the beginning of the tour, a good forest road is the order of the day. But then you are well warmed up when it continues over steep steps in impressive alpine surroundings towards the summit. At the top, you can collect your reward, because a fantastic panoramic view opens up from here.


Best season

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

More information

From the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) turn off at the Trautenfels junction in the direction of Irdning, Donnersbach, Donnersbachwald. Through the village of Donnersbach and another 12 km to Donnersbachwald. Past the Riesneralm and about 3.5 km to Hinterwald to the barrier Riedleralm.

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From the Riedleralm barrier, follow the forest road to the Ebenbachalm. Always keep to the right of the Ebenbach stream. Shortly after the hunting lodge you climb uphill through sparse forest to the dilapidated Zettlerhütte. This is followed by a flat area before the next ascent to an alpine pasture awaits you. Over stepped terrain it goes medium steep, before the degree steep, towards the summit.

The subsequent descent is via the ascent route, or you cross the Ebenbach shortly before the hunting lodge and descend on the left side of the stream. Either way a pleasure.

When descending, cross the Ebenbach shortly before the hunting lodge and descend on the left side of the stream. This way you always have the sun on your side.

Unfortunately, there is no public transport to the starting point of the ski tour.

Approx. 10 parking spaces next to the road just before the timber yard. Larger groups please park at the Riesneralm parking lot and drive to the starting point with as few cars as possible. Do not park at the timber yard!

 Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at

 

Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein

Ramsauerstrasse 756

8970 Schladming

T: +43 3687 23310

info@schladming-dachstein.at

Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.

Sport ScherzAt Riesneralm, Planneralm and in Wörschach+43 (0)3682 22383sport-scherz.at

Sport SchöttlAt Planneralm and in Irdning+43 (0)3682 22952 0sport.schoettl.at

Guided ski tours and freeride courses also at www.magicsnow.at

 KOMPASS Map 68, Ausseerland-Ennstal 1:50.000, Hiking, Biking, Ski tours

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Leopoldsteinersee lake at Eisenerz

What the weather will be like Irdning-Donnersbachtal (665m)

Today, 23.08.2026

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
slightly cloudy
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
20°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 35%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
18°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 25%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 24.08.2026

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
sunny
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
sunny
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
cloudy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 45%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

25.08.2026
rainy
12°C 23°C
26.08.2026
sunny
12°C 27°C
27.08.2026
very sunny
13°C 31°C
Spiegelsee Reiteralm | © photo-austria / Christine Höflehner

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