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Scharnstein

Scharnstein is located in the heart of the Alm valley in Upper Austria and impresses in summer and winter with its wild and romantic landscape and a great variety of leisure activities -.perfect for a relaxing break from everyday life. 

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Attractions in Scharnstein


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recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 7.2 km
Duration 2:35 h
Ascent 450 m
Descent 450 m

Starting from the high-altitude settlement Hamberg, several smaller summits can easily be combined in a not too long hiking loop.

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from Gerhard Greifeneder,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Upper Austrian Prealps
Zwillingkogel south of Grünau, Almtal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.8 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 940 m
Descent 940 m

Demanding hike from the south side to the scenic west summit with summit cross in the municipality of Grünau in the Almtal.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Upper Austrian Prealps
Windhagkogel from the south, Grünau Almtal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.5 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 800 m
Descent 800 m

Mountain hike, which due to partly missing markings on a hunting path becomes more of a mountain route. Wonderful viewpoint summit to the Dead ...

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3I+ difficult
Distance 8.9 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 1,000 m
Descent 1,000 m

Somewhat challenging circular route with light climbing. The detour to the chapel and the visit of the ruins (some culture) is included.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 985 m
Descent 985 m

Impressive hike, partly on unmarked paths, to four beautiful lookout peaks in the beautiful Upper Austrian Almtal, especially when the daffodils ...

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 1,070 m
Descent 1,070 m

Circular route over four summits in the Alpine foothills of Upper Austria.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Upper Austrian Prealps
Wandlkogel + Gsolberg, Upper Austrian Prealps
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.9 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 955 m
Descent 945 m

Interesting route on two lonely summits between Zwillingskogel and Hochkogel in the Upper Austrian Prealps.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Hiking Trail · Upper Austrian Prealps
Zwillingkogel at the daffodil bloom in the Almtal
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 915 m
Descent 915 m

Impressive ridge hike with nice viewpoint summits in the beautiful Almtal of the Upper Austrian Alpine foothills, especially when the daffodils ...

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Mountain Hike · Upper Austrian Prealps
Hochsalm, Windhagkogel, crossing Upper Austrian Prealps
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 1,100 m
Descent 1,100 m

Interesting and partly challenging summit crossing with a small climbing section for mountaineers, in the area around Scharnstein - Grünau in the ...

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T3 difficult
Distance 16.2 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 930 m
Descent 930 m

Magnificent route over a beautiful mountain lake on two prominent and scenic ridge summits in the shadow of Traunstein. Attention: The Steineck ...

5
from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
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The market town of Scharnstein in the Traunviertel region welcomes its guests at any time of the year and invites you to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and simply enjoy.

In winter, the village attracts with romantic snowy surroundings and makes the heart of all snow lovers beat faster -
whether skiing, snowboarding, snowboarding or snowboarding.whether skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing or taking long walks through the fairytale winter world.

In summer, guests can discover the extraordinary flora and fauna, go for leisurely hikes or Nordic walking on the trails of the surrounding alpine pastures, go horseback riding, cycling or explore the sights of the area.

Tip:
The Scharnstein airfield, a highlight for all friends of gliding.


Hiking in Scharnstein

Hiking Trail · Traunsee-Almtal
Scharnsteiner Spitz
Difficulty
Distance 6.5 km
Duration 1:33 h
Ascent 628 m
Descent 17 m

Wanderung

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from Martina Fuchsberger,   Community
Hiking Trail · Traunsee-Almtal
Ruine Scharnstein
Difficulty
Distance 3.7 km
Duration 1:18 h
Ascent 235 m
Descent 244 m

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from Martina Fuchsberger,   Community
Winter Hiking · Upper Austrian Prealps
Laudachsee from Scharnstein
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 13.2 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 444 m
Descent 445 m

Via the Schrattenau to the Laudachsee. Suitable as a snowshoe hike with a lot of snow. Pleasure route to get in the mood for the pre-Christmas season.

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from Walter Schiftner,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
recommended route Difficulty T4 difficult
Distance 13.8 km
Duration 4:55 h
Ascent 1,070 m
Descent 1,070 m

Circular route over four summits in the Alpine foothills of Upper Austria.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com

Around Scharnstein

Ski Touring · Upper Austrian Prealps
To the Kasberg via the Katzengraben
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 15.9 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,178 m
Descent 1,178 m

The Kasberg is known both as a ski mountain and as a ski tour mountain. As a ski tourer, you become aware of this at the latest at the summit when ...

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from Harald Herzog,   alpenvereinaktiv.com

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