Lake: Ahornsee-Tour
moderate Hiking · Haus-Aich-Gössenberg
Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Tour-Infos
Distance: 11.1 km
Duration: 05:10 h
Ascent: 816 m
Descent: 816 m
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The tour
The Ahornsee is an insider tip among hikers. The quiet lake is romantically situated in a narrow valley surrounded by high cliffs. Although no summit is reached on this tour, the hike still attracts with its scenic charms. The ascent from the Kneipp facility in Weißenbach is relatively long. That puts many people off, wrongly so. The tour is pleasantly quiet and worthwhile in any case.
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Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park at the Sonnberg crossroads, we take the forest path in the direction of the Kneipp facility. First it is flat, following the small Gradenbach, to the Jagdhütte (899 m) to the somewhat hidden Gradenbach waterfall. Behind the hut, path no. 668 leads up over a wooded steep step. The sloping path is partially secured with wire ropes. After the steep section, the path leads into a romantic high valley. A small stream has to be crossed several times. After approx. 2.5 hours you will reach the Ahornsee. There is a small hut on the shore, in front of which you can sit down and relax.
Getting there
Ennstalbundesstraße (B320) to Weißenbach - from there to the crossing Sonnberg - large parking area
Arrival by public transport is possible up to Haus im Ennstal or maximum Weißenbach.
Parking
parking area Gradenbachtal/Kneipp facility
Start
parking lot Gradenbachtal
Destination
parking lot Gradenbachtal
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, rain protection, possibly hiking sticks
Author’s recommendation
INSIDER TIP: At the end of the Gradenbach valley you will find the Gradenbach waterfall - a really beautiful natural spectacle
Tips, hints and links
Tour at your own risk! No liability whatsoever is assumed with regard to any existing or occurring alpine dangers (weather, etc.). Schladming-Dachstein Summer Leisure Card Schladming-Dachstein hiking guide by Herbert Raffalt
Weather forecast
Date
Partly sunny in the morning, gradually becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
Unsettled weather with showers and sunny spells in between.
Dry and fair in the early morning, then variable with frequent showers.
