L2 Ternberg - Bäckengraben variant 1

Varied route via trails, forest roads, and asphalt through the Bäckengraben, along the stream, uphill and downhill with a beautiful view over Ternberg towards the end of the route.

From Ternberg station, turn left onto the sidewalk towards the warehouse, cross an intersection, and go over the bridge. Immediately after the bridge, turn left down and follow the hiking trail – the path leads uphill and downhill along the stream to the dog training area. Pass there and follow the hiking trail uphill to the right over a forest road.

At the end of the forest road, turn left onto the street (shoulder easy to walk on) and stay on it for about 900m until an intersection. Turn right there (marked as dead-end) and stay on the street until the signpost of the flying school. Follow the signpost towards the flying school, pass the flying school (yellow farmhouse on the left), go straight uphill until just before the next house. Here turn left onto a meadow path uphill to the flying school’s wind coax and continue on the path to the next farmhouse. Turn right onto the street and walk the short section uphill to the street.

Turn left, follow the street, turn right at the intersection, take the next right at the next fork, pass a chapel and stay on this street until it goes left to the railway crossing. Walk there and cross the tracks via the railway crossing, then turn left towards the station.

Great view over Ternberg towards the end of the route

At the beginning of the route, the trail path can be a bit slippery when wet.

At certain times, possibly crossing pastures – behave accordingly!

The required equipment always depends on the respective route and weather conditions. Regarding food supply: This is very individual, and it is recommended to bring more rather than less in terms of equipment and food. A 5 km round trip in the valley requires less than a demanding route in the mountains. The weather can change quickly, and if you are not constantly moving or have to take a break, warm clothing is very important, for example.

Here is a general checklist for you:

• Weather-appropriate running clothes for the respective season – weather forecast – region – altitude. These include, among others:
  * a waterproof rain jacket
  * waterproof rain pants suitable for running
  * gloves and warm headwear (cap/headband/buff)
  * sunglasses + sunscreen + headgear for very warm days


• Trail running shoes


• Water bottles, soft flasks or a hydration bladder with enough liquid for the respective route (possibly also salt tablets/magnesium)


• Snacks for an energy boost in between: energy bars, gels, chocolate, trail mix,


• Running backpack: ideally a trail running vest / a trail running backpack or a waist belt for small routes.


• Dry pack: to keep your valuables or change of clothes dry (optionally a small trash bag)


• Emergency blanket


• Small first aid kit. In my opinion, an Israeli bandage is highly recommended: it is a one-handed wound and pressure bandage. Details can be found here.


• Emergency whistle (often integrated in the trail backpack)


• Mobile phone


• Map material (online and/or offline)


• E-Card or insurance card


• Some cash


• Crampons/spikes: these can be very useful in winter and icy conditions.


• Folding poles for trail running


• Headlamp

This trail was run for us by Marietta Atzmüller