Spechtensee Tour | 315

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 26,5 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 585 hm

Downhill 585 hm

Highest point 1104 m

This varied tour starts at the Stainach municipal office and leads through small villages and shady forest paths to the cozy Spechtenseehütte. A short detour to the idyllic Spechtensee is worthwhile before heading mostly downhill through the Wörschachwald back to Stainach – perfect for active families who enjoy being on the go together.

This circular tour starts at the Stainach municipal office and leads over rolling terrain to Maitschern before the ascent to the Spechtenseehütte begins. A short detour to the idyllic Spechtensee is worthwhile before heading downhill through the shady Wörschachwald. The route then leads back to Stainach via Klachau and Untergrimming.

To protect wildlife (rest periods), the trails are only open during the following times:

May 15 to August 31 from 08:00 to 18:00
September 1 to September 30 from 08:00 to 17:00

New MTB Signage in Progress
The installation of the new MTB signage, which also includes updated loop numbers, is currently underway. These changes are already reflected in the new 2025 tour brochure. However, minor discrepancies may still occur on-site due to the presence of the old (green) signage. We kindly ask for your understanding.

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More information

Coming from Liezen on the B320, turn off in Wörschach towards Aigen and continue to Irdning. Coming from Schladming, turn off at the Trautenfels intersection in the direction of Irdning/Aigen. The starting point is the red building on the right side.

The tour starts directly at the municipal office in Stainach. From here, the route initially leads over rolling terrain towards Wörschach. Just before Wörschach, in the district of Maitschern, the path turns left towards Gasthof Weitgasser – an ideal spot for a short break and some refreshment.

From here, the more challenging part of the route begins: the Aicherlsteinweg leads uphill to the idyllic Spechtenseehütte. This is a perfect place to take a break and visit the Spechtensee – a wonderful spot to enjoy the tranquility of nature and recover from the climb.

After this refreshing stop, the route is almost entirely downhill through the Wörschachwald. Here, you immerse yourself in the quiet of the forest before passing under the B145 and reaching the small village of Klachau. A well-paved, asphalt path then leads to Untergrimming, where the route flattens out and becomes more relaxed.

After crossing the B145, you reach Unterburg and finally return to the starting point in Stainach.

Pack your swimming trunks! A jump into the Spechtensee offers the ideal cooling.

With the bus 940/941 to the busstop ,,Busbahnhof Irdning''. http://www.verbundlinie.at/ ; Bike Rental Sport Schöttl in Irdning

The next trainsstation is far away 5 kilometers.

ÖBB Trip Planner

Free parking from the opposite of the tourist office

In order to protect the game (resting periods), driving on the trails is only allowed during the following times:

May 15 to August 31 from 08.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m.
September 1 to September 30 from 08.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m.

Tourism information: www.schladming-dachstein.at

Tourist Office Schladming-Dachstein

T: +43 3687 23310

info@schladming-dachstein.at

Information offices

Garbage on meadows and paths can not smell mountain and valley. Please take it with you. Agriculture and forestry are important partners for Berg und Tal. They allow you to walk and drive on many of their paths. Be aware that only good cooperation will guarantee your recreational enjoyment in the future.