Grimming-Donnersbachtal
Katzensteig-Loop
Running tracks
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Tour description
The Katzensteig circuit is a varied running route around Irdning, combining quiet village paths with shady forest passages and gentle climbs. Between small settlements, green meadows and magnificent views of the Enns Valley, it offers both sporting appeal and relaxing moments in nature.
The tour
easy
Starting and end point
Freizeitzentrum Irdning
Tour characteristics
Fitness (3/6)
Information
Distance: 10.9 km
Duration:
1 h 10 min
Ascent: 90 m
Descent: 90 m
highest point: 721 m
Best season
Jan
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Map, elevation profile & further information
This varied running circuit starts at the leisure center in Irdning. You start your loop south of the main road in the direction of Irdning Hauptplatz. Pass the traffic circle and the Billa shopping center, cross the road at the crosswalk and then turn right into one of the small side streets. For orientation: the Irdning kindergarten is on the opposite side of the road.
Follow the signs through a quiet residential area in the direction of the Falkenburg Capuchin monastery, which you leave to your left at the parking lot. Soon after, follow the Katzensteig path, which lends its name to this loop. You cross a residential area and then enter a shady section of forest. At the end of this path, you reach a crossroads where you turn left onto Gatschenweg. This leads you past the Hinterholz biathlon center towards the small village of Gatschen.
In the village, keep left, walk to the next crossroads and turn right there. You will reach Lantschern, where you will pass the local fire station. The route takes you to Schlattham - here you can enjoy open views over the village and follow a pleasant field path back to Irdning.
The way back takes you past the sculpture park and the Irdning elementary school before you finally arrive back at your starting point at the Irdning leisure center.
Follow the signs through a quiet residential area in the direction of the Falkenburg Capuchin monastery, which you leave to your left at the parking lot. Soon after, follow the Katzensteig path, which lends its name to this loop. You cross a residential area and then enter a shady section of forest. At the end of this path, you reach a crossroads where you turn left onto Gatschenweg. This leads you past the Hinterholz biathlon center towards the small village of Gatschen.
In the village, keep left, walk to the next crossroads and turn right there. You will reach Lantschern, where you will pass the local fire station. The route takes you to Schlattham - here you can enjoy open views over the village and follow a pleasant field path back to Irdning.
The way back takes you past the sculpture park and the Irdning elementary school before you finally arrive back at your starting point at the Irdning leisure center.
Coming from Schladming: Turn right before the bridge overpass at Trautenfels Castle and take the first exit at the traffic circle towards Irdning. Follow this road, which leads over a railroad crossing and over the Ennsbrücke bridge. Turn left at the village sign and park at the large parking lot of the Irdning recreational facility/sports field.
Coming from Liezen: Turn right before the bridge overpass at Trautenfels Castle and take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle towards Irdning. Follow this road, which leads over a railroad crossing and over the Enns bridge. Turn left at the village sign and park at the large parking lot of the Irdning recreational facility/sports field.
Large and free parking lot at the starting point or at the P&R station.
Coming from Liezen: Turn right before the bridge overpass at Trautenfels Castle and take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle towards Irdning. Follow this road, which leads over a railroad crossing and over the Enns bridge. Turn left at the village sign and park at the large parking lot of the Irdning recreational facility/sports field.
Large and free parking lot at the starting point or at the P&R station.
By train to “Stainach-Irdning” and then by bus 940/941 to “Irdning Abzweigung Donnersbach” or join the running loop directly behind the station.
All information at: www.oebb.at or www.verbundlinie.at
All information at: www.oebb.at or www.verbundlinie.at
Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Office
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at
www.schladming-dachstein.at/en
You can find all running routes around Irdning under: Trail running and running in Grimming-Donnersbachtal
Ramsauerstrasse 756
8970 Schladming
T: +43 3687 23310
info@schladming-dachstein.at
www.schladming-dachstein.at/en
You can find all running routes around Irdning under: Trail running and running in Grimming-Donnersbachtal
