L2 Lichterkreuz - Mostbrunnen Trail

A nice technically not difficult trail round with about 13km and 750m in elevation.

We start at the bus stop near the Avanti gas station just before Losenstein, between the houses above the bus stop a path goes up to the Hutterberg. Always straight ahead, signposts show us the way to the Rammlerhöhe and to the Fatima chapel. Past the transmission mast, after 2.7 km we reach the large cross on the Rammlerhöhe. Here we are rewarded with a beautiful view over Losenstein and the Enns power plant. Here are the Lichterkreuz and a Mostbrunnen with drinks, set up by the rural youth Losenstein-Reichraming-Laussa.

We continue down the meadow again onto the forest road and shortly afterwards we reach the Fatima chapel. Along the road to the Gspörr it goes back up towards the Jungscharalm. We circle the hill and return on the road to a signpost pointing to Laussa. We run down the path and reach the Schindlthal. At the bend of the road, an inconspicuous hunting path called Markussteig branches off to the left into the forest and leads us up to the Mistlberg. At the highest point of this trail is a wooden hut (with a drink box!!). and a great view of the surrounding mountains of the Upper Austrian foothills. Directly behind the hut, the path goes back towards the Fatima chapel. We walk straight along the forest road (Stifthal), past the Talstein (summit cross), until after a few kilometers we meet the path that leads us directly back to our starting point at the bus stop on Eisenstraße. 

Refreshment opportunity:

At the Lichterkreuz there is a “Mostbrunnen” and at the Mistlberg by the hut a box with drinks (bring small change!!)

The required equipment always depends on the respective route and the weather conditions. Regarding food: this is very individual and it is recommended to have more rather than less with you in terms of equipment and food. A 5km round 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, warming clothing is very important, for example.

We have a general checklist here 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 head covering (cap/headband/scarf)
  * sunglasses + sunscreen + head covering for very warm days


• Trail running shoes


• Water bottles, soft flasks or a hydration bladder with sufficient liquid for the respective tour (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 trips.


• Drypack: so your valuables or change of clothes stay dry (optionally a small trash bag)


• Emergency blanket


• Small first aid kit. An Israeli bandage is in my opinion very recommendable: it is a one-handed operated wound and pressure dressing. Details can be found here.


• Emergency whistle (often integrated in the trail backpack)


• Cell phone


• Maps (online and/or offline)


• E-Card or insurance card


• Some cash


• Crampons/spikes: these can be a great advantage in winter and icy conditions.


• Folding poles for trail running


• Headlamp