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Copper Path Johnsbach

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 6,2 km
Time 2:25 h
Uphill 508 hm
Downhill 350 hm
Highest point 1457 m
A mining history hike from Radmer to Johnsbach
Hiking like in former times

The route of the Johnsbacher Erzweges, which is highly interesting in terms of mining history, leads from the Paradeisstollen in the Hinterradmer to the Zeringeralm. "The Zeringeralm used to be a kind of supply base for miners. A so-called Hebalm - where food and wine were handed over to the transport people. An inner-alpine route where not only food but also charcoal and ore were transported," the historian describes the background of today's hiking trail.

A handy history and hiking guide is signpost, map and guide at the same time.

Sales points are the Paradeisstollen in Radmer, the Zeiringer Alm, the Infobüro Admont and the NP pavilion in Gstatterboden.

Resting benches and numbers are on the points described in the book. Please browse there and observe the montane-historical peculiarities near the point.

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

More information

Via the B146 from Liezen through the Gesäuse or via the B115 from Leoben or Steyr to Hieflau. 2.5 km to the south, the road branches off from the B115 southwards into Radmertal. Follow the road to Hinterradmer and follow the signs to "Kupferschaubergwerk".
 

The trail is well marked, yellow trail signs with trail number 669. Walking time can vary depending on interest, approx. 3.5 hours. In summer there are two snack stations at the Radmerer and Johnsbacher Neuburgalm.

Sturdy mountain boots or good trekking shoes, as well as a hiking rucksack with appropriate contents (water bottle, first aid, hiking map, sun protection, snack, etc.). You should also be well prepared for a change in the weather. Mobile phone

On the Copper Trail you have the opportunity to discover smelting sites, slag heaps where ore was processed and one or two slags for yourself.

A handy history and hiking guide is signpost, map material and guide at the same time.

Sales outlets are the Paradeisstollen in Radmer, the Zeiringer Alm, the Admont information office and the NP pavilion in Gstatterboden.

https://austria-forum.org/web-books/johnsbachkupfer00de2018isds

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In the Gesäuse you are mobile in summer even without your own car. One call to t: +43 3613 2100099 is all it takes: During operating hours, the Gesäuse shared taxi will take you to any destination in the Gesäuse - without any timetable or stops. Www.gesaeuse.at/mobil

Car park Kupferschaubergwerk in Hinterradmer.
Tourismusverband Gesäuse

Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Österreich
Tel. +43 (0) 3613 21160 10
Email: info@gesaeuse.at
www.gesaeuse.at

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What the weather will be like Radmer (692m)

Forecast

06.09.2025
very sunny
9°C 21°C
07.09.2025
very sunny
8°C 24°C
08.09.2025
slightly cloudy
10°C 24°C

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