Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Bike & Hike Mörsbachalm - Gstemmerscharte

Tour description

From Donnersbachwald, the tour follows the Mörsbach Loop (323) steadily uphill to the Vordere Mörsbachalm. Here the bike is parked and the hike begins.

The hike leads via Schusterboden and Mößnascharte along a scenic ridge past Schwarzkarspitz to Sonntagskarspitz. The return route goes via Gstemmerscharte to the Hintere Mörsbachalm.

Afterwards, return to the Bike & Hike station. Then continue again on the Mörsbach Loop (323): the route passes the Oxenalm and then follows a steep, rough gravel descent back to Donnersbachwald to the starting point.

Cycling is only permitted during the following times:
  • 15 May to 31 August from 08:00 to 18:00
  • 1 September to 30 September from 08:00 to 17:00
Bike total: 02:40 h, 15.1 km, 730 m elevation gain
Hike total: 05:15 h, 8.6 km, 780 m elevation gain

The tour

moderate
Starting and end point Donnersbachwald Village Centre
Tour characteristics
Fitness (4/6)
Skills (3/6)
Information
Distance: 24 km
Ascent: 1510 m
Descent: 1510 m
highest point: 2013 m
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Map, elevation profile & further information

Start at the parking area in the center of Donnersbachwald. From there, follow the signs of the Mörsbach Loop (323) via Freizeitanlage Donnersbach – Sport Scherz – Riesnerhof onto the Mörsbachalmweg.

Continue via the Mörsbachhütte to the Vordere Mörsbachalm, where the Bike & Hike station is located.

After the hike via Schusterboden – Mößnascharte – Schwarzkarspitz – Sonntagskarspitz – Gstemmerscharte, return to the Hintere Mörsbachalm and back to the Bike & Hike station.

Then continue following the Mörsbach Loop (323). The route passes the Oxenalm and then follows a steep, rough gravel descent back to Donnersbachwald to the starting point.

Coming from the B320, turn at the Trautenfels junction towards Irdning.
Then continue in the direction of Donnersbach and Donnersbachwald. 

Google Link
Parking area in the center – near Hotel Stegerhof

Google Link
Arrival by train to Stainach-Irdning. From there, continue by bus to Donnersbachwald (stop: Ortsmitte), please check the timetable.

ÖBB timetable
Stay Safe on Your Bike & Hike
Weather conditions in the mountains can change quickly. Thunderstorms, wind, fog and sudden temperature drops are serious hazards. Plan your tour realistically and don’t overestimate your abilities.

In case of thunderstorms: Avoid summits, ridgelines and isolated trees.

Emergency numbers:
140 – Mountain Rescue
112 – European emergency number

Recommended equipment:
Helmet, suitable bike and hiking clothing, sturdy shoes, sufficient water.
Always lock your bike.

There are E-bike charging stations along the route (see map/elevation profile) – bring your charger.

For via ferrata routes: Via ferrata set, helmet, appropriate footwear.
  • Refreshments: Stops available at the Vordere and Hintere Mörsbachalm
  • E-bike: The ascent is ideal with an e-MTB (see map/elevation profile)

Wheather predicition

today
02.04.2026
Mountain -3 °C
Valley 6 °C
Snow
Mountain
3 cm
Valley
0.1 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
25 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
65 %
Amount
3.2 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
0 h
Sunrise
06:41 o clock
Sunset
19:35 o clock

Dull throughout the day with light snowfall every once in a while.

tomorrow
03.04.2026
Mountain 1 °C
Valley 11 °C
Snow
Mountain
0 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
20 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
20 %
Amount
0 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
2.2 h
Sunrise
06:38 o clock
Sunset
19:36 o clock

Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.

day after tomorrow
04.04.2026
Mountain 3 °C
Valley 13 °C
Snow
Mountain
0.1 cm
Valley
0 cm
Wind speed
Nordwest
15 km / h
Precipitation
Probability
45 %
Amount
0.5 l/m²
Sun
Sun hours
0 h
Sunrise
06:36 o clock
Sunset
19:38 o clock

The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.

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