Riesneralm

Riesneralm

WHERE TIME HAS STOOD STILL

Donnersbachtal from a hike starting from Haus Erna

Donnersbachwald

A hidden pearl

Flowers on the Riesneralm
Nature
Biking
Adventure
Schloss Trautenfels
Culture
Donnersbachtal from a hike starting from Haus Erna

Donnersbachwald

Stunning views

View on Finsterkar AlmView of the Donnersbachtal from a walk from Haus Erna to the Finsterkar Alm.View at Morskarbach AlmHiking to Finsterkar AlmView on DonnersbachwaldAbandoned house on Planneralm

Looking for a secret tip for your summer holidays in Austria? A hidden pearl? Here in the wonderful Donnersbachwald you can still find authenticity. The village is somewhat remote and that is precisely its charm. Old traditions are still alive here. The active traveller has quite a few options here. And after a tiring day, you can enjoy Haus Erna’s lovely covered terrace where a Weber gas barbecue awaits you. Afterwards, take a bubble bath and possibly a sauna and enjoy your well-earned sleep.

Endless hiking

Donnersbachklamm, a cooler spot on warmer summer days.

Donnersbachklamm

Walking along the swirling water with bridges, waterfalls, … Not to be missed during your summer holidays in Austria.

Round-trip hike starting from the Mörsbachwirt Alm.

Mörsbachwirt Alm

Unique desolate views on the circular walk starting from the picturesque Morsbachwirt Alm.

Cooling down in the Gipfelbad at 1900 metres in the summer holidays

Gipfelbad

Heated panoramic pool with 360° view of the summit of the Riesneralm. (nice walk via the Jaga trail or else via the cable lift)

Summer hike in the beautiful Sölktäler Naturpark.

Sölktäler Naturpark

Beautiful hike along 3 mountain lakes in the unique Sölktäler Naturpark. More info.

Hochkapelle, Styria's highest chapel.

Hochkapelle

The Glattjochkapelle is the highest chapel in Styria. It can only be reached by foot.

6 lakes hike in Tauplitz

Tauplitz

Round trip hike with fantastic views along the 6 lakes in Tauplitz. More info.

Need more hiking inspiratie? Check here, here en here.

Awesome mountain huts

Cooling down on Lärchkar Alm during the summer holidays.

Lärchkar Alm

Do you want to go back in time 500 years? Do you want to soak the tranquillity of the mountains after your long journey? You can do so at a 50-minute walk from Haus Erna.

Finsterkaralm, a lovely rest stop on the hike departing from Haus Erna last summer holiday.

Finsterkar Alm

If you hike into the mountains from Haus Erna, you will come across this mountain hut after an hour’s walk and without encountering anyone.

Stalla alm, where beer comes out of a basin of cool mountain water during summer.

Stalla Alm

In the mood for a nice beer? Here, the beer is not chilled in the frig but in a basin of ice-cold mountain water. What a lovely chill on the mountain hike.

Thrilling action

E-Biking, a fun activity during the summer holidays.

E-biking

Great riding through the mountains on an e-Bike. More info.

On warmer days during the summer holidays, you can cool down in the Badesee in Donnersbachwald for free.

Swimming

Cool down during your summer holidays in the Badesee in Donnersbachwald. Totally free of charge.

Spectacular rope slide

Gliding

Spectacular flying experience on Europe’s largest rope gliding course (Zipline Stoderzinken). More info.

Culture and traditions

A rainy day during summer holidays? Trautenfels Castle is well worth a visit. Besides the permanent exhibitions, there are also temporary exhibitions.

Schloss Trautenfels

Baroque castle with state rooms, antler room, extensive collection and special exhibitions.

Monastery in Admont

Monastery in Admont

Admont’s Benedictine abbey houses the world’s largest abbey library, a natural history and art history museum, an abbey church and much more.

Enjoy the fantastic view from the castle ruins in Wörschach during your summer holidays.

Castle ruin

The castle ruins in Wörschach, built in 1125 by the Count of Wolkenstein, are very popular, not least because of the stunning view of the Enns Valley.

And much more

Beautiful self-made picture of the little church of Pürgg in Austria.

Pürgg

Small cosy village with a super tasty restaurant (Gasthaus Krenn)

Dachstein Gletsjer

Dachstein Gletsjer

Breathtaking views from the Sky Walk, the Suspension Bridge or the Stairway to nothingness.

Salzburg, well worth a trip during your summer holidays.

Salzburg

Famous for its baroque buildings that are part of the World Heritage Site.

As you can see, there is a lot to experience in Donnersbachwald. More information on summer on the Riesneralm can be found here.

Summarised: Donnersbachwald in Styria, Austria, is a fantastic place for your next summer holiday in Austria. Lesser-known, but definitely recommended.