Viehbergalm - Miesbodensee

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 14,5 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 700 hm

Downhill 700 hm

Highest point 1492 m

A hike from the Kneipp facility Gröbming through the wild romantic “ovens” (Gröbminger Öfen) to the Viehbergalm. Here you will find several refreshment stops to take a typical alpine picnic and strengthen yourself for the further hike to the Miesbodensee.

Right at the beginning we walk through the wild romantic „ovens“ (Gröbminger Öfen), a ravine that separates the two mountains Stoderzinken and Kamm. After approximately 1 ½ walking time we reach the Viehbergalm, which is situated 1445 m above sea level. Afterwards we walk another 25 minutes to the Miesbodensee, a special scenic gem of the Dachstein plateau. The almost circular bog lake is surrounded by a large floating mat.

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In Gröbming, take the B320 Ennstal federal highway and follow Stoderstraße out of town. In Winkl, turn right onto Winkler Straße and continue until you reach the Kneipp facility in Lend.
Kneipp facility. In the district Lend there is a parking area, which is the starting point for our tour to the Viehbergalm.

Right at the beginning you hike through the romantic stoves, a gorge that "cuts through" the two mountains Stoderzinken and Kamm, and in the middle of which the Gröbminger brook falls down. After about an hour and a half you reach the Viehbergalm, which is 1445m above sea level. The difference in altitude is 565m. Then it goes on for about 25 minutes until you reach the Miesbodensee. The Miesbodensee is a special scenic gem of the Dachstein plateau. The almost circular moor lake is surrounded by an extensive swingrass.

Weather changes, rapid temperature drops, thunderstorms, wind, fog and snow fields are objective dangers and require the right behaviour on the road. Hutkeepers are experienced mountain experts who can give good tips on the weather and the route. Lack of equipment, overestimation of one's own abilities, carelessness, poor physical condition and a wrong assessment can lead to critical situations. During thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and rope belaying at all costs.

In an emergency, please dial the following emergency calls: No. 140 - Mountain Rescue No. 112 - Euro Emergency Call

On routes in alpine heights a hat, gloves, jacket and trouser belong to the basic equipment. Sturdy, waterproof shoes, sun glasses, sun protection and enough to drink are important. Torch, map, knife and a small first aid box are also advisable.

Take a break at the mountain huts and enjoy a typical alpine picnic!

Safety information

Safety on the mountainside: changes in the weather, sudden fall in temperature, thunder storms, wind, fog and snow fields are all objective dangers and require the correct behaviour whilst underway. the landlords of the huts are all very knowledgeable about the mountains and can give you good tips about the weather and the routes. Insufficient equipment, exaggerated opinion of ones capabilities, frivolousness, poor health condition and a false evaluation of the situation can lead to a critical situation. In thunder storms: summits, crest-sites and safety rope aids are to be avoided.

If something should happen call following emergency numbers: No. 140 - the number for all Alpine Emergencies in all of Austria No. 112 - European emergency call GSM emergency-call-service