L3 Rinnerberg Trail
4400 Steyr
Beautiful trail through the Rinnerberger Gorge and around the Rinnerberg
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
This really beautiful and relatively easy to run circular course covers a total of 15.1 km, first leading us through the Schmiedleiten, then through the romantic Rinnerberger Gorge and afterwards on forest paths around the Rinnerberg.
Without the Rinnerberg summit, there are 418 meters of elevation to overcome; with the summit cross it is 539 meters.
Directions:The route starts at the bus stop at Schloss Leonstein. Right behind it begins the path leading us through the Schmiedleiten. Past the old buildings of the scythe makers, we hike into the valley. After about 2 km, we turn into the forest, which now leads us into the Rinnerberger Gorge. Lovingly designed signposts show us the way. Over a small bridge, it then goes quite steeply uphill on narrow paths until we reach the Rinnerberg waterfall after about 3.5 km. An iron staircase overcomes the height of the waterfall. The path continues on beautiful trails, past the bear cave, which leads us downhill. We follow the road until km 6.7 and then turn onto a forest road. Slightly ascending, we follow the forest road, which now leads us around the Rinnerberg. Those who have the desire and time can also climb the 878 m high summit of the Rinnerberg. It is definitely worth it. It goes steeply uphill and you are rewarded with a summit cross and a fantastic view over the Alpine foothills. However, the actual summit cross of the Rinnerberg stands a few hundred meters further, hidden deep in the forest. Back on the same path, we reach the forest road again and continue, first briefly uphill, then quickly downhill until we meet Heindlmühlstraße at km 10.6, on which we now walk downhill to our starting point.
Tip:Visit the summit cross of the Rinnerberg.
Equipment:The required equipment always depends on the respective route and weather conditions. Regarding provisions: this is very individual, and it is advisable to have more rather than less equipment and food with you. 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 need to take a break, warming clothing, for example, is very important.
We have a general checklist here for you:
- Weather-appropriate running clothing 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/buff)
* sunglasses + sunscreen + headgear for very warm days - Trail running shoes
- Water bottles, soft flasks, or a hydration bladder with enough fluid 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.
- Drypack: 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
- Maps (online and/or offline)
- E-card or insurance card
- Some cash
- Microspikes/spikes: these can be very advantageous in winter and icy conditions.
- Folding poles for trail running
- Headlamp
This trail was run for us by André Prinz
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
Fliegenfischen am Steyr Fluss in Leonstein
Abschnitt vom Kraftwerk Agonitz bis zum Kinderheim Schloss Leonstein. Die Steyr zählt zu Europas wenigen Gewässern mit Trinkwasserqualität!
Fischerkarten erhältlich bei Hr. Russmann, Tel.. +43(0)699/1109 9241
Mit dem Auto: A 9 Abfahrt Klaus - Molln - Leonstein
oder aus Richtung Steyr auf B 122 kommend in Sierning auf B 140 abbiegen und über Grünburg nach Leonstein fahren.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel:
Das Steyrtal wird durch die Buslinien 452 (Rohr-Bad Hall-Steinbach a. d. Steyr) und 433 (Steyr-Molln-Kirchdorf) erschlossen.
Details unter www.ooevv.at
Anreise mit dem PKW:
Von Westen: A1 Ausfahrt Sattledt > über Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Osten: A1 Ausfahrt Haag > Steyr > B140 ins Steyrtal
Von Norden: A3 Passau > Wels > A9 Ausfahrt Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Süden: A9 Ausfahrt Klaus > ins Steyrtal
In der naturbelassenen Konglomeratschlucht der Steyr befindet sich eine der größten Kalktuffquellen Österreichs. Grundsätzlich sind Kalktuffquellen sehr selten und kommen üblicherweise nur kleinflächig vor. Diese entstehen in einem sehr komplexen Prozess, weil vereinfacht dargestellt, kalkreiches Wasser über den Moosteppich fließt, wo dem Wasser Kohlendioxid entzogen wird und dadurch Kalk ausfällt.
Doch die so genannte „Rinnende Mauer“ im vorgeschlagenen Natura 2000-Gebiet ist ein rund 50 Meter breiter, 5 bis 7 Meter über dem Flussniveau liegender Quellaustritt in der überhängenden Schluchtwand der Steyrschlucht. Aus unzähligen Öffnungen im porösen Gestein tropft und fließt das Karstwasser zu Boden. Der dabei entstehende funkelnde Wasserschleier stellt ein einzigartiges Naturschauspiel dar.
Seit Jahren laufen Bestrebungen, die „Steyrschlucht – Rinnende Mauer“ als Europaschutzgebiet (Natura 2000) auszuweisen. Der Gebietsvorschlag umfasst den mittleren Abschnitt des Flusstales der Steyr. Es handelt sich um die sehr naturnah erhalten gebliebenen, 30 bis 50 Meter tiefen und 100 bis 200 Meter breiten Konglomeratschluchten der Steyr zwischen Agonitz und Obergrünburg sowie der Krummen Steyrling im Mollner Becken vom Ortsteil Gstadt bis zu deren Mündung in die Steyr.
Diese Schluchtabschnitte sind durch ein abwechslungsreiches Biotopmosaik gekennzeichnet. Dieses setzt sich aus Konglomeratfelswänden, trockenen Rotföhren- und Buchenwäldern, feuchten Schluchtwäldern mit Esche, Berg-Ahorn, Berg-Ulme und Winter-Linde sowie – an den frei fließenden Gewässerabschnitten – kleinen Auwaldfragmenten zusammen (ESSL 2003, MAIER u. MAIER 1997).
Im Sommer lädt der klare Bach zum Plantschen und Erfrischen ein. Überrascht wird man vom Tosen des Rinnerberger Wasserfalls, wo sich das Wasser seinen Weg über die senkrechten Felsen bahnt und in den kristallklaren Tümpel stürzt. Durch einen stillen Talkessel erreicht man die Rinnerberger Klamm, ebenfalls ein Naturschauspiel. Auf idyllischen Wegen durch herrliche Mischwälder gelangt man auf selbem Weg wieder talwärts
Grünburg Ortsteil Leonstein, Pernzell
GH Waldklause (Fam.Dürnberger)
Parkplatz beim ehem. Gasthaus Waldklause in der Pernzell, Weg Nr. 25
ca. 250 m , dann ca. 20 min dem markiertem Wanderweg folgen.
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel:
Das Steyrtal wird durch die Buslinien 452 (Rohr-Bad Hall-Steinbach a. d. Steyr) und 433 (Steyr-Molln-Kirchdorf) erschlossen.
Details unter www.ooevv.at
Anreise mit dem PKW:
Von Westen: A1 Ausfahrt Sattledt > über Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Osten: A1 Ausfahrt Haag > Steyr > B140 ins Steyrtal
Von Norden: A3 Passau > Wels > A9 Ausfahrt Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Süden: A9 Ausfahrt Klaus > ins Steyrtal
Public Transit
This route is accessible by public transport
- 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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