Große Ötscher Runde

Nordic Walking trail / Jogging route from Lackenhof, Weitental

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Elevation profile

15,08 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 15,08 km
  • Ascent: 1.116 egm
  • Descent: 1.116 egm
  • Duration: 3:20 h
  • Lowest point: 842 m
  • Highest point:1.890 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Summit tour

Details for: Große Ötscher Runde

Brief description

The Königsrunde in Lackenhof via the well-known, technically demanding "Rauhen Kamm" to the summit and via the Ötscherschutzhaus and the ski slope back to the village.

Description

From the starting point, the trail initially leads gently undulating and slightly uphill through forests and meadows to Raneck, from where you continue through the Juckfidelwald forest. The ascent through the beech forest then becomes steeper and is hard on the calves before you reach the Jausenplatzl at the start of the Rauhen Kamm. The trail leads north along the ridge, from where you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Mostviertel. A single cemented iron bar helps you over the key section, but you still need your hands to keep your balance in places. From the exit, it's another 500m on the high plateau...wonderful to walk...to the summit.

The downhill section follows the hiking trail to the Hüttenkogl and the Ötscherschutzhaus, before the second part of the downhill section crosses the ski slope again and again and leads back to the Weitental valley to the starting point on the easy, alternately steep hiking trail.

Starting point of the tour

Lackenhof, Weitental

Destination point of the tour

Lackenhof, Weitental

Equipment

Trail running shoes, possibly trail running poles. Trail running backpack with snacks and a first-aid kit, emergency blanket, cell phone, and protection from rain and sun.

Safety information

High-alpine terrain!

1. Please avoid the trails during nighttime and twilight hours (when animals are foraging).

2. Remain calm and mindful; avoid contact with grazing livestock.

3. Be considerate of the flora and fauna, and treat the people working here, nature, and the animals with respect.

4. Pay attention to general warning signs (e.g., “Restricted Area” signs). Respect fences and close gates behind you.

5. Exercise caution during extreme weather; seek shelter or turn back if necessary.

6. Please take your trash with you when you leave.

Author's tip

Trail running on the Rauhen Kamm is only possible to a limited extent—it’s safer to walk more than run at this point!

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