Skitour to the Karlspitz & Schreinl

moderate Ski tour open terrain · Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 8.38 km
Duration: 04:00 h
Ascent: 700 m
Descent: 700 m
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The tour
A classic ski tour that takes you high above the Planneralm. Wide slopes and magnificent views are guaranteed. For many, the Karlspitz is also the destination of this tour.  Another plus point - you can also do it in spring. The altitude of the Planneralm makes it possible.
Turn-by-turn directions
You start this ski tour at Kinderland and follow the markings to the southwest, past the Kothüttensee on the pronounced ridge and on or next to it to the Karlspitze with summit cross. Continue on the flat ridge to the south and finally moderately steep to the Schreinl, where you are also welcomed by a summit cross. Up to here you can estimate about 2.5 hours walking time. This is followed by the descent to the Goldbachsee, where you skin up again to ascend the Goldbachscharte. Here you can take off your skins and enjoy the final descent to the starting point Planneralm.
Getting there

Turn off the Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) at the crossing Trautenfels in direction Irdning, Donnersbach, Donnersbachwald. In Donnersbach after the center of the village turn left towards Planneralm. 12 km long driveway over the toll-free mountain road up to the Planneralm.

 There is a ski bus to the Planneralm on weekends in winter and during the Styrian and Viennese semester vacations.

 Here is the timetable.

Parking

Free parking at the large parking lot on the Planneralm. Please park in the lower area of the parking lot on busy days as tourers.

Start
Planneralm - Kinderland
Destination
At the starting point
Equipment
Mountain sports and the assessment of the situation on site are - even more so in winter - primarily subject to personal responsibility. Tourism associations or avalanche warning services do not assume any liability based on the information provided.   
  •  Check the weather and avalanche situation at www.lawine-steiermark.at before each ski tour.   
  • The use of the tour description is at your own risk and responsibility.    
  • Do not go on a ski tour alone. It's more fun together anyway!   
  • Always behave risk-conscious and react to danger signs!   
  • Respect existing regulations, such as hunting and game protection areas, reforestation or young growth areas.   
  • You should always have your cell phone well charged. Do you have the emergency numbers saved? Mountain rescue: 140. If you have no reception, take out the sim card and dial 112.
  • In addition to food and warm drinks, pack spare clothing and a first aid kit in your backpack.   
  • Choose your clothing according to the onion layer system.   
  • An avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel are a prerequisite in alpine terrain.   
  • You should also pack maps and/or tour descriptions. GPX tracks on your cell phone or GPS device will also help.   
  • Ski touring and safety equipment can be rented at Sport Scherz and Sport Schöttl.

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Weather forecast

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Mostly thick clouds, and a chance of some snowfall in the first half of the day.
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Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
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Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.

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