Adventure Water

Wild Water

Mountain Paradise   Cycling & Mountain Biking    Golf   Familiy   Dachstein-Glacier

Length: 12 km

Difficulty: easy, partially also for baby buggy

Restaurants: Landalm, Gasthof Michlbauer, Gasthof Tetter, Waldhäuslalm, Sondlalm, Gasthof Weisse Wand, Gasthof Riesachfall
A highlight for old and young in Schladming-Rohrmoos' 500 km web of hiking paths is the

new 12 km long topic path "Wild waters".

The trail begins in Schladming at Kraiterparkplatz and goes on through Talbachklamm, passing "Alte Mühle" (old mill), the nature reserves Toteisenboden and Tettermoor, Waldhaeuslalm, Sondlalm and Weisse-Wand-Alm finally reaching carpark Riesachfall. This is the end of the signposted topic path but at the same time it is the entrance to the fascinating alpine path through "Hoell".

At 14 stations the hiker gets to know more and more about the history of the valley, gets to know about the formerly hard life of the valley inhabitants and some of the mysterious places along the path. Framed by the steep mountain edges on both sides of the valley you experience the unique landscape of Untertal and its "wild waters". Along your way there are short and roaring cascades and calm flowing courses of the river. Steep passages alternate with plane surfaces. When you take a more precise look at the edges at both sides you may also see the tracks of the powerful water.

In hiking season buses run between Schladming-Rohrmoos and the carpark at Riesachfall.

Entrance points for the foot paths are in Schladming, Untertal-Dorf, Parkplatz-Hinkerbruecke and Gasthof Waldhaeusalm.

Carpark Riesachfall ist entrance point for several signposted and partially challenging mountain tours. Get prepared in Untertal for your hike into the fascinating mountain world of Schladminger Tauern!

Alpine path "Wild Waters"

The alpine path of Wild Waters develops Riesach waterfall. The water takes 2 steps falling 140 metres into Untertal. It is the hightest waterfall in Styria. After passing some serpentines on a wide foot path you reach the entrance of the alpine path, which runs through a canyon along the Riesach river. Walking this path you can experience the power of water in many ways. Especially in spring after the melting of snow it is very spectacular to watch. You have to take your steps carefully and you should be free from giddiness, but it is also suitable and fancied by kids. The way down is suitable for everyone also for baby buggies. Taking this way you can reach Obere Gfölleralm and the lake also without the alpine path.

Location/entrance point: Kraiter carpark at the southern outskirts of Schladming; you also may take the hiking bus for a part of the distance and take one of the entrance points on the way.

Maps/Literature: A walking map is available in the tourist office Schladming-Rohrmoos. Price: Euro 5,-

Tour planning: Hiking or sport shoes with treaded sole; because of serveral inns & restaurants you don't need food. The varied and quite safely path is suitable for kids also. You may also do the path with a sport baby buggy. The tour is also recommended for jogging, walking and Nordic Walking.

Info posts: Info posts in german and english language inform about following topics: course of the path and distances to the next bus stop, fairytales, drinking water, mills, birds, insects, rare plants, fens, photo spots, wild animals, fishes, alps and development of the valley