--- title: "BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008524/bergeseen-trail-f1-faistenau-ebenau.html" description: "Short description:Varied mountain and valley hike on hardly trafficked side roads and well-marked paths.Quality of experience: ***Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:Multi-stage routeScenicRefreshment stops available" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau ======================================== **Starting place:** 5324 Faistenau **Destination:** 5323 Ebenau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416444/1E83CFD379A051000C90BE43B0DA3934D384A70B9C676EE159AA7A775DB1812A/wasserfall-auf-dem-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416445/30C422311A9F5325875565648F31B645E234230551A40CD46AF2660FCD486C4B/schlucht-des-rettenbachs-im-wald.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416446/8E89C7D047B482156C23CB512797FA51719CF261AA6B6E7B55D91B68A416EB29/der-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder Close copyright [ ![Waterfall on the hiking trail in the forest](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416444/1E83CFD379A051000C90BE43B0DA3934D384A70B9C676EE159AA7A775DB1812A/wasserfall-auf-dem-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg "© CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416444/1E83CFD379A051000C90BE43B0DA3934D384A70B9C676EE159AA7A775DB1812A/wasserfall-auf-dem-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder Close copyright [ ![Gorge of the Rettenbach in the forest](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416445/30C422311A9F5325875565648F31B645E234230551A40CD46AF2660FCD486C4B/schlucht-des-rettenbachs-im-wald.jpg "© CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416445/30C422311A9F5325875565648F31B645E234230551A40CD46AF2660FCD486C4B/schlucht-des-rettenbachs-im-wald.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder Close copyright [ ![The hiking trail in the forest](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416446/8E89C7D047B482156C23CB512797FA51719CF261AA6B6E7B55D91B68A416EB29/der-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg "© CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416446/8E89C7D047B482156C23CB512797FA51719CF261AA6B6E7B55D91B68A416EB29/der-wanderweg-im-wald.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail in the Fuschlsee region](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416447/F03552F1189DD25C48898BB518F01BAF07096D882ED59D94400CD3C5D41C3506/wanderweg-in-der-fuschlseeregion.jpg "© CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416447/F03552F1189DD25C48898BB518F01BAF07096D882ED59D94400CD3C5D41C3506/wanderweg-in-der-fuschlseeregion.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder Close copyright [ ![Waterfall on the hiking route between Ebenau and Faistenau](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416448/570C3403E48DC194EA0D84DE084A458FBCA2A9A41D451631ACB339FFA511CBBC/wasserfall-auf-dem-wanderweg-zwischen-ebenau-und-faistenau.jpg "© CC-BY, Salzkammergut Tourismus/Gisbert Rabeder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416448/570C3403E48DC194EA0D84DE084A458FBCA2A9A41D451631ACB339FFA511CBBC/wasserfall-auf-dem-wanderweg-zwischen-ebenau-und-faistenau.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Multi-day tour Salinenplatz 1 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:ysrbHquwoAQlBPx@?^{@jGYjG_ApDkBfEgBdKQZ]J_@`@JEIrEIZ_@PGP|@v@h@|BwApHGr@Fr@l@p@Dt@uApISb@yAQs@i@oAmBw@u@m@eCg@u@qBy@wCEiAq@qBe@w@a@kDgDM_@EaAViBa@A_@Pk@rB[^^uBXgHQHe@tAO|CKb@cBl@mALcAv@{@GoCp@cA`BCjAQn@o@Rw@Cs@`@}@`Cy@lAc@XWCc@]oATo@C]X_@BaAd@_@|AKNqASSHo@jA[HsDGWM[HQTgAFg@Kw@zBw@d@iAJ_CtEQJQCa@mAc@MqCiBaBIaCgCyAmE{BiCwAyJgCdFsErEu@nCaBfDE|AyBxK]xDsBjJSHcCa@iCNcHB_ANi@VqCjEwC|DuBnMIlBQ|@HPwBlJwAdDe@nB[bEPbAbAvBgAdBCfHd@bFEv@zAz@`BzAr@|@h@hAHn@yAzABvA]pClBPPtApAs@?bB^MDjDKvAHnBd@RvBNTKh@cATOXB`@p@Px@f@fAF`@ElA^nBpA|Av@~An@vENb@fBhCjCnBl@fAd@^Ph@R~Dg@hMIh@t@TFh@x@`ARd@z@Jz@b@j@ONLLbCMn@LdB?bBMr@ZjBTf@^J|BgAl@ZlCOHwBv@y@ZiAC{@JQZb@TWHw@TPROLLXUV^d@Bz@iBBl@NYd@@Kb@XfARTx@ZZnEw@jAUhCZZfApBRx@NbDDpFPVZxAr@l@@lAZhC?dCRtB`ApCVzBBx@Sh@ATRfB`@|@CvCt@Wz@ZfBFnCQfC@NM`G|Bl@FxCqJH}HLm@TkEj@_E~DDTG&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** **Varied mountain and valley hike** on hardly trafficked side roads and well-marked paths. **Quality of experience:** *** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Multi-stage route - Scenic - Refreshment stops available **Description:** The regional trail around the **Strubklamm**, a dream route in the Salzburg area of the Salzkammergut, leads to several **wonders of nature**. Perhaps the most beautiful of these is the "Plötz," an enchanting gorge with lovingly restored mills, an impressive waterfall, and a natural bathing area. But the first stage destination also offers sights: **Ebenau** was a small center of iron processing in the 17th century, remembered by several historic buildings. **Directions:** From the parish church in **Faistenau**, follow the road towards Ebenau to the sports ground, turn right before it, and hike to the forest climbing trail. To the left at the facility, descend in the forest towards the Schmiedbach and after the ascent again between fields to an asphalted farm road, which you reach at the hamlet of Lidaun. On this road, go right to a fork at the forest edge, from which you ascend left to the nearby junction with **Lidaunstraße** (771 m). Follow this sharply right until, after 150 m, you turn sharply left onto a forest road (signposted "Lidaungipfel, Bärenhöhle," no. 44). It leads through the forested southwest slopes of the **Lidaunberg**. At about 1,000 m above sea level, the path equipped with five information panels leads right to the Bear Cave and to the summit cross on the 1,223 m high **Lidaun summit** (worthwhile detour, but about 1:00 h additional walking time). The hiking route towards Ebenau, however, goes left through the forest slopes. From a hunting hut, follow a forest road to the saddle (932 m) and about 500 m further until a hiking trail descends left to the **Gängstraße** (790 m) between Faistenau and Hof. After crossing it, walk between fields to the nearby forest edge and descend to the **Wiestal national road**. This is also crossed. From the parking lot on the other side, walk south along the **Schroffenaustraße** past the hamlet of Schlag and to the two farms in **Hinterschroffenau** (750 m), also called "Lodagei." 3:00 h There, turn left towards Ebenau into the Plötz. On this path, which leads right around the forest hill into the gorge of the Rettenbach, grain was once carried to the Schroffenaumühle. You reach this small wooden building from the 16th century by walking straight past a junction – it stands directly above the 25 m high waterfall of the "Plötz." The somewhat exposed path zigzags down to the Edermühle (waterfall detour to the right) and continues to the "double" Pertiller mill. There turn right (on the left, you could still visit the Schildauer and Hofbauer mills) and cross the **Rettenbach** on a footbridge. Then, on the Arnoweg, about 1 km of ups and downs westward until you turn left on the forest trail into the hamlet of Unterberg and – turning left again – reach **Ebenau** (623 m). From the elementary school, a short detour leads left to the historic Waschlmühle; straight ahead, you go under the bypass road into the village center with the historic Fürstenstöckl (tourist office). 1:00 h **Tip:** **Note**: Bus connection Faistenau – Hof (line 155) and Hof – Ebenau (line 154). **Safety guidelines:** - In alpine terrain, be aware of the danger of falling rocks. - Through early summer, you may encounter steep snowfields or firn gullies – especially during icy conditions, there is an acute risk of falling and thus fatal injury! - Due to storm damage, forestry work or construction work, individual trail sections may be difficult or impassable at times. - Cows in the alpine meadows are often curious. Because they are nursing mothers, they develop a strong tendency to protect their calves. Therefore, move through cow pastures quietly, keep at least 20 metres of distance to the animals and never pet calves! In the case of threatening behaviour (pawing, stamping) slowly back away (do not turn your back). Keep dogs on a leash. They must not bark at or chase cows. In the case of an attack, the dog must be released from the leash. **Equipment:** For all stages, you will need hiking or mountain boots with treaded rubber soles as well as wind- and rainproof clothing. A change of clothes and a small first-aid kit should also be included in your backpack. The amount of provisions you should pack depends on the number of available rest stops. In any case, you should always take along plenty to drink. Telescopic poles are helpful, especially when walking downhill. **Additional information:** Courtesy of the text provided by the [KOMPASS](https://kompass.at) publishing house and Wolfgang Heitzmann. More info at [trail.salzkammergut.at](https://www.salzkammergut.at/trail.html) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5324 Faistenau **Destination:** 5323 Ebenau **duration:** 3h 49m **length:** 11,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 376m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 558m **Lowest point:** 601m **Highest point:** 968m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Faistenau **Destination:** Ebenau **further information:** - Multi-day tour - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008524&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008524&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "BergeSeen Trail F1: Faistenau - Ebenau") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Salzburger Verkehrsverbund](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416449/9BD0A3DF062D4745DCE3E3F0D82F8760795C974F1B4A9D812F40F7665598834E/salzburger-verkehrsverbund.jpg "Salzburger Verkehrsverbund") Bushaltestelle Faistenau Buslinie 155 [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Ebenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205349/7E7FAD15DFFDE40B3AD4656C90FE9597CD4314A0D126EC10B9097B44AC04EB11/eingangschautafel.jpg "Eingang/Schautafel (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Ebenau)") Historic Water Tunnel in Schwarzaubach Gorge ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401533/historic-water-tunnel-in-schwarzaubach-gorge.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: (c) TVB Fuschlseeregion - Ortsbüro Ebenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216311/54C815B7D359E666A3F463E1E707AF298A5FA025F0B9CFA3E344EB9E9BAAAF3F/museum-fuerstenstoeckl.jpg "Museum Fürstenstöckl (© Copyright: (c) TVB Fuschlseeregion - Ortsbüro Ebenau)") Museum in Fürstenstöckl SLCard ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016665/museum-in-fuerstenstoeckl-slcard.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Öffentliche Bücherei Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209761/112F61F5C955C50E37A8769F87D5793B4B4E6BA0AA20839D14CE4B3712BD4008/logo-oeffentliche-buecherei-faistenau.jpg "Logo of the public library of Faistenau (© Copyright: Öffentliche Bücherei Faistenau)") Public library ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002559/public-library.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Canva Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211761/D13E60D65032872156A5D96C20F55FA26CACC9D85020C6DF61A94C59A3021250/parkschild.jpg "Parkschild (© Copyright: Canva)") car park Recyclinghof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004557/car-park-recyclinghof.html) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416326/5DDB15A5DCC5021A859CBBB3227013916E428860A0B827B42D0516753490E97D/jpg.jpg) Parkplatz hinter der Kirche (inkl. Spielplatz und vor Friedhof) ![Kostenloser Parkplatz](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416325/5DDB15A5DCC5021A859CBBB3227013916E428860A0B827B42D0516753490E97D/kostenloser-parkplatz.jpg "Kostenloser Parkplatz") Parkplatz Mühlenwanderweg [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Pfarre Faistenau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204920/50401A9689D1FC080ED96EF22D74786E3859CE377D83D80FA3E88382B2C693E3/kirche-mit-ortszentrem-von-faistenau.jpg "Church with the centre of Faistenau (© Copyright: Pfarre Faistenau)") Church of Faistenau ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401211/church-of-faistenau.html) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416451/43A9CF76ED79FD1954CB187B06F41D345EE7169D9D9ABD9813DEDA2C143A0655/jpg.jpg) Rindenhütte Die original Rindenhütte, auch Holzknechtselde genannt, diente Holzknechten als Unterschlupf, wenn sie bei der Holzbringung am Abend nicht zu ihren Häusern zurück kehren konnten, weil der Weg zu weit war. Holzknechtselden - Rindenhütten waren einfache Behausungen aus Holz. Sie dienten in früherer Zeit Holzknechten als Unterschlupf, wenn sie nach der Arbeit im Wald nicht nach Hause zurückkehrten, weil sich der Weg nicht auszahlte. Bauweise Sie bauten den Unterschlupf aus den Materialien, die ihnen zur Verfügung standen, also den dünneren Stangen und der Rinde von den gefällten Bäumen, die wenn möglich in einem Stück von den Bäumen geschält wurde. Die Form ließ Wasser gut ablaufen und so konnte auch das Wetter den Hütten nicht allzu viel anhaben. Sie waren an drei Seiten geschlossen und an der Vorderseite befand sich der Ein,- und Ausgang. Einrichtung In der Mitte der Holzknechtselde befand sich die Feuerstelle, aus Rundhölzern und Steinplatten errichtet, wo auf einem offenen Feuer in einer einfachen Eisenpfanne das „Muas“, welches nur aus Wasser, Mehl, Salz und einer größeren Menge Schmalz oder Butter bestand, zubereitet und gekocht wurde. Die Inneneinrichtung bestand darüber hinaus aus zwei schmalen längsseitig gelegenen und einer tieferen an der Rückseite gelegenen Holzpritschen, die mit Tannen- oder Fichtenreisig belegt als Schlafstätten dienten. Ober den Schlafstätten und auch über der Feuerstelle konnten nasse Bekleidung und Sonstiges an Stangen oder Haken aufgehängt werden. Die Rindenhütte hier wurde etwas „modernisiert“. Mit Brettern als Untergrund für die Rinde. Dies dient einer längeren Lebensdauer und auch dazu, dass es schneller warm wird im Inneren. [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/383745/33889ECBBD956D092DF8A87908BB055DE2987F9149225D6E6E7C44948F5421FF/tubinghuette-sommer.jpg "Tubinghütte Sommer") STubing-Hut ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000727/stubing-hut.html) ![Natural Monument Platz](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416450/08F8861F00F594EDBD9D65A287EB9C7B800F199D31F1165E0522F0E125BCF6E5/naturdenkmal-platz.jpg "Natural Monument Platz") Wasserfall Plötz Die "Plötz" am mittleren Rettenbach ist ein "Naturdenkmal und Glückplatz" mit einem 50 m hohen, sehr imposantem Wasserfall in einer wildromantischen Schlucht mit Felsauswaschungen und Wasserstürzen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 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