Zellerrain - Halter hut on the Brach - Gemeindealpe Mitterbach in winter

Starting from Zellerrain (parking lot opposite the former guesthouse), the route initially follows a forest road. Upon reaching Höchbauer, a hiking trail leads over the meadow up to the forest and further on to Brunnsteinalm, where the forest road is reached again. Following this, after about 1.5 km, you arrive at the alpine pasture 'Auf der Brach' (a managed hunter's hut in summer). Crossing from Brach to Halterriedel can be a small challenge in winter depending on the snow conditions. In return, you enjoy a wonderful view of the neighboring Ötscher. The final stage to the summit then climbs steeply in several switchbacks. Before stopping for a well-deserved snack at the Terzerhaus, take a few minutes to hike to the summit cross.

Pay attention to equipment adapted to the weather conditions!

Please check in advance for any path and road closures in the Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park. You can find this information at www.naturpark-oetscher.at/aktuelles-top-informiert-im-naturpark 

Coming from Linz: A1 exit Ybbs/Donau - direction Eisenstraße - follow B25 and then B71 towards Mitterbach to Zellerrain

Coming from Vienna: A1 exit St. Pölten South - direction Mariazell - follow B20 to Mitterbach and then B71 to Zellerrain

Parking lot Zellerrain (opposite the former guesthouse)

Mitterbach Tourism Association

Hauptstraße 14

3224 Mitterbach

Tel. 03882/42 11

tourismus@mitterbach.at 

www.mitterbach.at