Rotstein round in the cold season

At the train station, the Almkogel hiking trail no. 492 leads past the Kronstein farm, along a forest path to a saddle, over a high moor to the Brennhöhe and steeply uphill to the Rotstein. For the way back, head back to the starting point via the Lumplgraben.

The hike starts at Großraming train station and follows the Almkogel hiking trail no. 492, past the Kronstein farm and along a forest path to a saddle. From there, the trail continues over a high moor to Brennhöhe. Here you can either shorten the tour in the direction of the former Pension Stangl or climb to the summit of the Rotstein. About 100 meters after a gate, the path branches off to the right and leads steeply uphill. Once at the top, there is a beautiful view of Großraming and the Hintergebirge mountains. The descent is via the front of the Rotstein down to Pension Stangl. From there you return to the station.

Hiking trail: E43

Special features along the way:

• Fields of snow lilies


• View of the Schieferstein


• Marterl with national park bench on the Brennhöhe

Regional specialties to take away from the Kronsteinergut organic farm.

Stop off at the Restaurant Rialto, Flößerdorf or Gasthaus Hanusch in Großraming.

Adapt your tours to the current weather reports and act according to the seasonal dangers in the terrain.

Clothing:

• Functional or ski underwear


• Fleece jacket (for very cold temperatures)


• Waterproof outdoor jacket or light winter jacket


• Warm softshell pants or hiking pants - In very cold weather: ski pants


• Hat and gloves


• Scarf or multifunctional scarf


• Gaiters (for snow)


• Warm hiking socks


• Sturdy footwear suitable for winter (waterproof, non-slip sole)

Equipment:

• Sunglasses


• Sun cream


• Seat cover


• Hiking poles or ski poles if required (with winter poles)


• Light crampons or Grödel


• Backpack (ideally with rain cover)


• First aid kit


• Headlamp


• Thermos flask (e.g. with tea) and carbohydrate-rich snacks/food