Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Winter hiking to Mörsbachalm

Winter hiking trail to the Vordere Mörsbachalm
Winter water at Mörsbach
Winter stream along the hiking trail

Tour description

On the gently ascending and well-prepared path up to the Mörsbachwirt, the anticipation of a hearty snack rises in the fresh winter air. You will reach the top in around 1 hour on the perfectly prepared path. A little adventure at the end of the hike? After a cosy stop for refreshments, you can take the rental toboggan back down into the valley!

The tour

easy
Starting point Center of the village
Destination At the starting point
Tour characteristics
Distance: 6.06 km
Fitness (2/6)
Information
Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 330 m
Descent: 330 m
highest point: 1289 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Map, elevation profile & further information

From the parking lot, the path leads you past the Hotel Stegerhof and the Pension Purkhardt straight on, slightly uphill. After a few minutes you cross a bridge and then keep left. Follow the signs "Mörsbachalm" and walk along the prepared path steadily uphill to the Mörsbachwirt. You take the same way back. Are you already too tired or do you feel like another winter adventure? Then rent a toboggan at the Mörsbachwirt.
  • Plan your tour in advance, taking into account the walking time, route length, altitude difference, danger spots and weather forecast.
  • Let others know where you are going and when you want to be back.
  • Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates.
  • Stay on the marked paths.
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 to the village center.
Free parking at the large parking lot in the center of the village

Take the 941 bus to the "Donnersbachwald Ort" bus stop. There is also the starting point of the hike.
Bus schedule: www.verbundlinie.at

The nearest train station "Stainach-Irdning" is about 22 kilometers away in Stainach.
Train timetable: www.oebb.at

  • Winter mountain boots or sturdy shoes with a good profile
  • Clothing according to the weather forecast
Attention. Other winter sports enthusiasts are also on this trail. Please be considerate of each other!

Tourist information: www.schladming-dachstein.at

Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Office
Ramsauerstraße 756
8970 Schladming

T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at

 

Wheather predicition

today
17.10.2026
Mountain 11 °C
Valley 17 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
40 %
Amount
0.5 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
2.6 h
Sunrise
07:25 o clock
Sunset
18:12 o clock

Mostly cloudy through the day with a chance of occasional sunny spells.

tomorrow
18.10.2026
Mountain 11 °C
Valley 18 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Süd
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
0 %
Amount
0 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
6.3 h
Sunrise
07:27 o clock
Sunset
18:10 o clock

Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.

day after tomorrow
19.10.2026
Mountain 12 °C
Valley 16 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Süd
10 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
10 %
Amount
0 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
8.5 h
Sunrise
07:28 o clock
Sunset
18:08 o clock

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.

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