Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Spechtensee via forest road

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Tour description

From the war memorial in the village center, follow the markings uphill, first on a road with little traffic and then along the forest path to the Spechtensee lake. You return along the same route.

The tour

publicly accessible

Starting and end point Kriegerdenkmal Wörschach

Tour characteristics

Distance: 13.6 km

Information

Distance: 13.6 km

Duration: 4:00 h

Ascent: 460 m

Descent: 460 m

highest point: 1082 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

From the war memorial in the village center, follow the markings steadily uphill, first on a little-used road and then along the forest path to Spechtensee. You return along the same route.

Coming from Schladming or Liezen, turn off the B320 in Wörschach and drive into the town center.

Free parking at the municipal office

Take the 940 bus to the “Wörschach Ort” stop. The starting point of the hike is also nearby.
Bus timetable: www.verbundlinie.at

The nearest train station is in the village, but only regional trains stop here.
Train timetable: www.oebb.at

Turn back in good time if the weather deteriorates. If you get caught in a thunderstorm, stay away from individual trees. Wait out the storm, preferably in a crouched position.
Stay on the marked paths and remember to close pasture fences.
Keep calm in an emergency and call the mountain rescue service on 140. If you have no reception, take out your SIM card and dial 112.
If you come across cows: It is best to pass above the herd at a distance of at least 50 meters. Stay calm, don't make any hectic movements and don't run away. Do not imitate cow sounds and do not try to stroke the animals. A stick and loud shouts can often make the animals turn back in an emergency.
If you are a dog owner: clarify before the hike whether you need to cross a pasture. Keep your dog on a lead and make sure it behaves calmly. In the event of a cow attack, let your dog off the lead immediately. Never pick him up to defend him.
Shoes with a light tread and clothing suitable for the weather are sufficient for this tour. Perhaps pack a small snack in your rucksack so that you can enjoy nature during a break.

Enjoy the tranquillity of the lake and treat yourself to a stop at the Spechtenseehütte.

Tourismusinformation: www.schladming-dachstein.at

Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Office
Ramsauerstraße 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at