Glasenberg circuit in the cold season

The starting point of the circular hike is the parking lot at the Glasenberg ski lift in Maria Neustift. First, you pass the Glasnerhütte (place to stop for refreshments) on a gravel road that gently climbs past some weekend houses until you enter a forest. This section runs parallel to the Voralpenweg 404 as well as hiking trail E33. After about 100 m, turn left onto a gravel path that leads into a gently ascending pasture area. After the mountain station of the ski lift, you reach the high plateau of Glasenberg. At the summit cross (971 m), a bench invites you to rest. Here, you will find a magnificent view of the Hallermauern, the Sengsengebirge, and the mountain world of the Kalkalpen National Park. The ridge trail (E33a) continues over natural flower and herb meadows to a wooden shed, where you turn right onto a marked forest road. Follow this until the Durchlaufner Sattel, where there is another beautiful panoramic view of Maria Neustift and the surrounding mountains. The path leads left downhill to the Durchlauf farmhouse. From there, you hike on a farm road for about 30 minutes back to the starting point at the parking lot.

Hiking trail to the Glasenberg summit: E33

Hiking trail from the summit back to the starting point: E33a

Clothing:

Functional or ski underwear Fleece jacket (in very cold temperatures) Waterproof outdoor jacket or light winter jacket Warm softshell pants or hiking pants - In severe cold: ski pants Cap and gloves Scarf or multifunctional cloth Gaiters (in snow) Warm hiking socks Sturdy, winter-appropriate footwear (waterproof, grippy sole)

Equipment:

Sunglasses Sunscreen Seat pad Hiking poles or ski poles (with winter baskets) if needed Light crampons or Grivel Backpack (ideally with rain cover) First aid kit Headlamp Thermos (e.g. with tea) and carbohydrate-rich snacks/food

Adjust your routes to current weather reports and act according to the seasonal hazards in the terrain.

Alternatively, you can take the bus and walk from the village of Maria Neustift to the starting point of the route, the parking lot at the Glasenberg ski lift. The walking time is about one hour.

Parking lot at the Glasenberg ski lift (fee required).

The sunrise at Glasenberg is special. Afterwards, you have the opportunity to have breakfast at the Glasnerhütte (Thu-Sun).

Stop in the village at Gasthaus Schaupp, Gasthaus Roisentaverne, Bakery & Café Steinparzer.

Regional specialties to take away from the self-service shop Stubauer.