L5 Garsten - Great Horseshoe
4400 Steyr
“Challenging and magnificent panorama trail that takes you along the Enns further over the Windloch to Damberg, Schwarzberg, Sonnberg, and Fuchsenkogel.”
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
This very special round course of 28.4km and 872m elevation is an absolute highlight in the Steyr region for trail runners with good stamina. It is a proper loop course where only a few hundred meters of the 28.4km are run twice. The terrain on this route is very varied: from asphalt and forest roads, over meadows, and up to flowy and demanding singletrails, everything is included.
Directions:“The route starts directly in Garsten at the train station. From there, it first goes through the town, past the outdoor pool and over the power plant. A nice gravel path leads upstream along the dammed Enns until at km 3.5, after a short steep ascent, the main road must be crossed (gas station). From the foot of Damberg, wonderful trails lead over Windloch (partly quite steep), to Damberg lookout tower (magnificent panoramic view for those without vertigo) and further to Schwarzberg, where the summit cross and bench invite you to take a break. Between km 15-19, the path leads over beautifully scenic meadow trails to Sonnberg and Fuchsenkogel. Along the way, you sometimes have a magnificent panoramic view of the Enns valley. Don’t miss the right turnoff at km 19 and after a few meters, immediately turn left again and downhill over a meadow. Then follows a 2km long and demanding downhill. Now the path leads downhill back to the Enns and over the bridge to Lahrndorf. The elevation gain is completed, and a cool-down run along the Enns awaits.”
Tip:The panorama trail around Sonnberg and Fuchsenkogel is breathtakingly beautiful in the evening mood due to its western orientation!
Equipment:The required equipment always depends on the respective route and the weather conditions. Regarding food: this is very individual, and it is advisable to have more rather than less in terms of equipment and food. A 5km round in the valley requires less than a demanding mountain route. The weather can change quickly, and if you are not constantly moving or need to take a break, warming clothing, for example, is very important.
We have a general checklist for you here:
- Weather-appropriate running clothes for the respective season – weather forecast – region – altitude. This includes, among others:
* a waterproof rain jacket
* waterproof rain pants suitable for running
* gloves and warm headgear (cap/headband/tube scarf)
* 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 tours.
- Drypack: to keep your valuables or change of clothes dry (optionally a small garbage bag)
- Emergency blanket
- Small first aid kit. An Israeli bandage is very recommendable in my opinion: it is a one-handed operated wound and pressure dressing. Details can be found here.
- Emergency whistle (often integrated into the trail backpack)
- Mobile phone
- Map material (online and/or offline)
- E-Card or insurance card
- Some cash
- Microspikes: these can be very advantageous in winter and icy conditions.
- Folding poles for trail running
- Headlamp
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
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Parkmöglichkeiten vorhanden
Warme und kalte Getränke, kleine Speisen, Eis
Minigolf
Trampolin
ab 2022 Bouldermöglichkeit
Schlafmöglichkeit in Planung, Camping möglich
Steckdosen 230Volt zum Laden von e-Bikes
WC-Anlage
Unser Aktivpark ist ein Ort zum Sporteln, Spaß haben und Entspannen. Neben unseren Attraktionen wie den Kraxlblock mit Boulder- und Motorikareal, Riesentrampolinen und unserer 18er-Loch Minigolfanlage bieten wir ebenso Seminare, Sport- & Entspannungskurse sowie diverse Workshops und Events für unsere Besucher an. Unser Aufwind-Café bietet Erfrischungen und kleine Köstlichkeiten zur Stärkung zwischendurch.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!
Die Dambergwarte liegt am Damberg in der Gemeinde St. Ulrich und bietet herrliche Ausblicke nach allen Richtungen.
Der Damberg, 811 Meter, und 504 Meter über Steyr, ist der Glanzpunkt der ganzen Umgebung. Man trifft wenige Aussichtspunkte, die, mit so wenig Mühe erreichbar, dem Wanderer so reichen Lohn gewähren. Der langestreckte Rücken des Dambergs hat eine südwestlich-nordöstliche Richtung; an dem höchsten Punkt desselben hat die Section Steyr des Deutschen und Oesterreichischen Alpenvereins 1869 eine 21 Meter hohe hölzerne Warte erbaut, welche es ermöglicht, nach allen Seiten eine freie Aussicht zu genießen.
Das herrliche Gebirgspanorama im Osten, Süden und Westen umfasst die nördlichen Kalkalpen vom Schneeberg bis zum Staufen bei Reichenhall. Ein Großteil des oberösterreichischen Hügellands mit Linz, Enns, Kremsmünster, St. Florian, Mauthausen und vielen anderen Ortschaften, das Donauthal bis Maria Taferl liegt vor dem Beschauer ausgebreitet!
Aus: Dr. Hans Widmann: Fremdenführer für Steyr und Umgebung, Herausgegeben vom Comité zur Hebung des Fremdenverkehrs, 1884
Bereits 1869 errichtete der Alpenverein einen 21 m hohen Turm, der 1888 durch einen neuen ersetzt wurde. 1921 übernahm ihn der Verschönerungsverein. Der zweite Bau wurde 1932 gesperrt und 1934 abgetragen. 1971 kamen die Planungen für die heutige, 36 m hohe Warte zum Abschluss. Die Eröffnung fand am 1. Oktober 1972 statt. Die letzte Sanierung fand im Mai/Juni 2014 statt.
mit dem Auto:
A1 - Ausfahrt Enns-West - Steyr - B115 bis St.Ulrich
per Bahn:
Bahnhof Steyr oder Bahnhof Garsten je 2km bis St.Ulrich
Die wunderschöne, idyllische Friedenskapelle liegt auf einem wunderbaren Aussichtspunkt am Sonnberg. Umgeben von der sanften Hügellandschaft der Laussa und Maria Neustift findet der Pilgernde hier einen perfekten Platz für eine Verschnaufpause und zur inneren Einkehr.
Gasthaus Weidmann
- Gaststätte
Umgeben von Damberg, Schwarzberg und Sonnberg befindet sich mitten im Dambachtal in der Gemeinde Garsten das Gasthaus Weidmann.
Familie Maria und Karl Weidmann
Liegt in der Nähe von Steyr - OÖ
Das ehemalige Benediktinerstift (1107 - 1787) - ein Juwel barocker Baukunst - war religiöses, kulturelles und geistiges Zentrum der Eisenwurzen. Stuckarbeiten von seltener Schönheit und prachtvolle Gobelins niederländischer Herkunft schmücken das Gotteshaus.
Sehenswert: Losensteiner Kapelle, Sakristei und Sommerchor. Zugang zur Kirche frei möglich, lohnende Führung durchs Stift nach Voranmeldung.
Parking
Garsten train station
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 53229 - 0
E-Mail info@360alpenland.com
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
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Mountain biking is one of the most wonderful outdoor leisure-time activities. Whilst biking or on a mountain biking tour, mountains and lakes, meadows and cabins are re-discovered in new ways. A couple of rules for fair play in the forest help to avoid conflicts whilst mountain biking.
a.Pedestrians have the right of way: We are accommodating and friendly to pedestrians and hikers. Upon encountering these fellow travellers, we alert them by using the bicycle bell and slowly overtake them. We avoid paths with heavy pedestrian traffic altogether. Take nature into account: We do not leave refuse behind.
b.The braking distance should be half of the total distance visible: We ride at a controlled pace, are ready to brake and maintain a braking distance half as long as the total distance visible, especially in curves, because we always have to count on obstacles on the path. Damage to the path, stones, branches, wood piles, grazing livestock, cattle grids, barriers, tractor-type forestry machines and authorised vehicles pose dangers that we need to be ready for.
c.Don’t drink and drive!: Do not drink alcohol when mountain biking. Take care at stop-off points (dealing with bike racks, dirty shoes or clothing).
It is obligatory to provide first aid!
d.Marked routes, closed paths and blockades: Keep to the marked routes, observe the blockades and accept that these roads are primarily for agricultural and forestry use!
Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.
e.We are guests in the forest and behave accordingly, including vis-à-vis forestry and hunting staff. Whilst mountain biking, mobile telephones and music players are forbidden! Biking requires your full attention.
f.Avoid unnecessary noise. Out of consideration to the animals living in the wild, we only bike during full daylight. As a principle, we always wear our helmet (even when riding uphill)! Don’t forget emergency supplies: We always have a repair set and bandages along.
g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!
h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!
i.Traffic rules: The general traffic rules (StVO) apply for all the mountain biking routes and we adhere to them. Our bike therefore needs to be in perfect technical condition and equipped in line with the traffic rules, including brakes, a bell and lights. We inspect and service our mountain bikes regularly anyway.
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