Dürrenstein from Wildalpen

Starting from Klaus, follow the forest road next to the Lassing river downhill for about 250 m, then on the right-hand side there is a small alpine path with the trail number 288, which initially leads steeply up through meadows and woods. It becomes a little flatter, you come to a beech forest and later you cross a small stream. The path leads up to the Tremel and is not very busy. It is advisable to take a bush-knife with you, as large thistles grow in late summer in a relatively long time along the ascent path. If one chooses the ascent to the Dürrenstein at the Tremel, one still has an extensive mountain tour in front of one. Always along the ridge it goes endlessly up and down; partly with very good views. The alpine tour Hochkar Dürrenstein is quite well overgrown and partly there are trees along the way. From Sperridl to summit Dürrenstein the path becomes steep and finally you arrive at the Dürrenstein summit and enjoy the wonderful view over the foothills of the Alps. One takes the same long way back again.

Alternative: It is advisable to descend to the Ybbstalerhütte in Lower Austria, where you will find refreshment and overnight accommodation.

Walking time Dürrensteingipfel to Ybbstalerhütte: about 2 hours

The Tremel is a junction and the lowest point in the alpine tour Hochkar - Dürrenstein. From the Tremel you can also make a crossing into the Steinbach valley to Göstling an der Ybbs. The descent into the Steinbach valley is also very difficult and steep. The view from the Tremel is not very good.

Be sure to plan a descent to the Ybbstalerhütte and reserve your overnight stay there.

The tour takes place mainly in the NÖ / ST border area. You will encounter a rustic area where old trees and plants, special mushroom and animal species are very well hidden. At the Tremel, you will look into the wilderness area Dürrenstein (protected area on Lower Austria side).

The journey by taxi to Wildalpen:

Reinhold Missethon, Tel. 0043 (0)3636 / 317 or 0043 (0)650 / 310 10 20

Johanna Werner, telephone 0043 (0)3636 / 321 or 0043 (0)664 / 648 55 37

The journey from Wildalpen:

Possibility 1) From the Barbara Church in Wildalpen drive in the direction of Palfau/Landl for about 5.9 km on the Hochschwab main road B 24 and turn off at the half-timbered junction and drive into the Styrian Lassingtal as far as Klaus (about 11.6 km).

Possibility2) You drive over the camping site bridge, past Camping Wildalpen and turn left into the Hopfgarten. Continue over the Hühnermauer until you come to the Rothwald turn-off, turn right there and drive approx. 6 km to Klaus.

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