Sölkdörfl winter hike

easy Winter hiking trails · Naturpark Sölktäler

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 01:45 h
Ascent: 235 m
Descent: 235 m
Best time of year
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The tour

A circular hiking trail that blends beautifully into the landscape about 100-200 metres above the Ennstal at the beginning of the Kleinsölktal. Through old villages and forests you can also catch a glimpse of very old farmsteads. The wide view into the Ennstal formed by glaciers and deep into the Niederen Tauern allows you to enjoy the naturalness of this area.

Turn-by-turn directions
From the Dörfl you walk along the municipal road up to Gelsenberg at the large farm, named "Bauer". Continue up the road until you see the Blasenebner farm. From there you walk through unprepared terrain through a small area of forest and meadow. This section has a maximum of well-trodden, not cleared sections. Icy spots are possible in winter. We now go downhill on a forest path to the Reith village. A short stretch along the road before you turn left across the Dörfl back to the starting point.
Getting there

From the West (motorway A10): at Altenmarkt (exit 63) turn towards Graz. Follow the B99 to Radstadt. Here on the B320 towards Graz. At Pruggern follow the signs towards the nature park. Just before Stein an der Enns turn towards Kleinsölk.

From the East (motorway A9): at Selzthal (exit 69) turn towards Liezen/Radstadt. From Liezen the B320 to Espang. There, turn in the direction of Niederöblarn/Naturpark Söltäler. Shortly after Stein an der Enns turn towards Kleinsölk.

To the start of the route: Follow the road to the Sölkdörfl junction. Turn right and then park immediately on the left.

Parking

Car park at the Sölkdörfl junction.

Start
Car park at junction Sölkdörfl
Destination
Car park at junction Sölkdörfl
Equipment
In winter, caution is advised even on seemingly easy hikes. In shady areas, the ground can be slightly icy, and there may be avalanche danger below slopes. Mountaineering is therefore primarily a matter of personal responsibility – even more so in winter. Tourist associations and avalanche warning services assume no liability whatsoever based on the information provided.

Your equipment should ideally include:
  • Ankle-high, warm shoes. Waterproof, warm shoes with a treaded sole are ideal. Optional: Gaiters for additional snow protection.
  • A hood and warm clothing, ideally layered. Don't forget a change of clothes for longer winter hikes: a wind and waterproof jacket and trousers.
  • A small backpack with a warm drink in a thermos and snacks as needed
  • Sun protection
  • Cell phone
  • First aid kit
  • Optional: crampons/snow spikes (snow chains for shoes), telescopic hiking poles for better grip and balance.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
13°C
at noon
20°C
in the evening
17°C
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
in the morning
14°C
at noon
20°C
in the evening
16°C
Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
in the morning
13°C
at noon
17°C
in the evening
14°C
A chance of sunny periods in the morning, then widespread rain will build up.

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