At the foot of the mighty Grimming

moderate Hiking · Stainach-Pürgg

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 10.19 km
Duration: 04:30 h
Ascent: 697 m
Descent: 698 m
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The tour

Cross the street from Bahnschranken and go up into the village past some houses. After the right-hand bend, continue approx. 50m left and up a forest road to the Stuttern mountain. Turn right at the hunting cabin on path no. 682.

Go up through the beech forest (large rocks). Afterwards, go to the Jausengrube junction. A climb to the Grimming Tor would be feasible there but extremely dangerous (gravel climb, danger of falling rocks, snow).

At the foot of the Grimming Tor, the path leads uphill and downhill along the Grimming southern slope. Next, there is a subsequent climb to the Grimming wandering path (no. 681). From there, you go downhill to the Grimming cabin. From here, follow path no. 20 towards Niederstuttern or path no. 681 downhill to the Trautenfels Palace.


Turn-by-turn directions

Cross the street from Bahnschranken and go up into the village past some houses. After the right-hand bend, continue approx. 50m left and up a forest road to the Stuttern mountain. Turn right at the hunting cabin on path no. 682.

Go up through the beech forest (large rocks). Afterwards, go to the Jausengrube junction. A climb to the Grimming Tor would be feasible there but extremely dangerous (gravel climb, danger of falling rocks, snow).

At the foot of the Grimming Tor, the path leads uphill and downhill along the Grimming southern slope. Next, there is a subsequent climb to the Grimming wandering path (no. 681). From there, you go downhill to the Grimming cabin. From here, follow path no. 20 towards Niederstuttern or path no. 681 downhill to the Trautenfels Palace.

Getting there
On Ennstalbundesstraße B320 coming from Radstadt or Liezen to the town of Espang – railway crossing.
Parking
Next to the railway crossing in Espang.
Start
Gate at Espang
Destination
Niederstuttern, Castle Trautenfels
Equipment

Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.

In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number

A hood, gloves, a good jacket and pair of pants are standard equipment for routes in Alpine terrain. Good water-resistant shoes, sunglasses, solar protection and sufficient drinks are essential. This also includes torches, mapping material, a knife, and a small first aid kit.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
-3°C
at noon
0°C
in the evening
-1°C
Mostly thick clouds, and a chance of some snowfall in the first half of the day.
in the morning
1°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
1°C
Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.
in the morning
-2°C
at noon
1°C
in the evening
-3°C
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.

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