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On the flat slopes below the WindraucheggalmPhoto: Manfred Karl, Alpenverein Salzburg
From Mandlwandstraße, first flat towards Mandlwand, then it gradually becomes steeper from about the level of Windraucheggalm and via the Brandholzriedel the huge rock block “Schoberofen” is reached.
The route to Brandholz or Schoberofen offers beautiful south-facing slopes that become steeper upwards and can be climbed up to the base of the Sattelköpfe. However, the end point of the route is usually at the striking and widely visible rock block “Schoberofen”. Until there, the ascent is largely avalanche-safe. At the foot of the rock block, you can rest well and enjoy the extensive view or admire the steep rock walls above. Equally rewarding in firn or on cold midwinter days with powder snow.
Author’s recommendation
A sufficiently deep snow cover in the upper part is pleasant due to the many rock blocks and partly tall dwarf pines.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
Avalanche danger exists on both sides of Brandholzriedel and from Schoberofen also from the slopes above.
Tips and suggestions
The photos for the route were taken on different days and under varying snow conditions.
Roadbook
From the Saukarlift parking lot along the L 246, a walk of just under 400 m (or one stop with the ski bus) to the Sporta hut. The ski trail from the Grißfeldlift merges directly at the bus stop. Here you can put on your skis. Pass between the holiday homes and at the first good opportunity, cross a small ditch lined with a row of trees to the left. On the other side, you stand at the beginning of the gentle slopes leading up towards Brandholzriedel / Schoberofen. Ascend freely, crossing the hiking trail to Windraucheggalm or Wiederacheggalm and continue, keeping more to the right on the gradually steepening slope. If the rock blocks and dwarf pines are still insufficiently snow-covered, you cross at an altitude of about 1800 m diagonally right onto the boundary ridge (= Brandholzriedel) of the Schmaltal and climb it in several hairpin bends up to the Schoberofen. A short left traverse leads to its base. With stable snow conditions, you can climb about 150 vertical meters further up to the base of the Sattelköpfe cliffs.
The descent follows the ascent route.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From the station in Bischofshofen take regional line 590 to Mühlbach am Hochkönig and then the ski bus 591 towards Arthurhaus, stops Mühlbach Saukarlift or Mühlbach Mandlwandhaus.
Train info: http://www.oebb.at/de/
Bus info: https://salzburg-verkehr.at/fahrplaene/fahrplandownload/
There is no direct bus connection to Mühlbach in winter from Dienten / Maria Alm / Saalfelden.
Directions
On the Tauern motorway A10 to the Pongau interchange. From there via the feeder road to the Bischofshofen exit and continue on the B 164 to Mühlbach. In town, turn off onto Mandlwandstraße (L 246) and drive towards Arthurhaus to the Saukarlift parking lot. Like all other higher parking lots, this parking lot is also private, but guests without a ski pass can park here for a fee of 5,-- (as of 03/2023). Otherwise, there is another fee-based option only at Roßwieslift or Arthurhaus. However, these two parking lots are less suitable as a starting point for the route.
Parking
Private parking lot at Saukarlift, 1305 m
Coordinates
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Equipment
Usual ski touring equipment
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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