{"id":4221,"date":"2023-03-24T05:55:10","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T04:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/?p=4221"},"modified":"2026-01-01T23:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:12:12","slug":"hike-to-the-eisenaueralm-via-the-burggrabenklamm-gorge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/en\/wanderung-auf-die-eisenaueralm-ueber-die-burggrabenklamm","title":{"rendered":"Hike to the Eisenaueralm via the Burggrabenklamm gorge"},"content":{"rendered":"

The hike to the Eisenaueralm via the Burggrabenklamm gorge is a wonderful route. Not the first time I've done this route, but the first time in winter. In the following article, I would like to tell you what the tour was like in snowfall and sub-zero temperatures and whether I can recommend it.<\/h2>\n

In the warmer months, the hike up to the Eisenaueralm is simply fantastic - it's not on my to-do list every year for nothing. On narrow paths and over bridges, you hike along the Burggrabenklamm gorge to the top - where a relaxed final spurt to the huts awaits you. I have already enjoyed this view several times, but I really wanted to see it in winter - a white Eisenaueralm. I'll tell you what the winter tour was like for me at the very end in my winter summary.<\/p>\n

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Directions and parking facilities<\/h3>\n

The easiest way to get to Eisenau is to take the A1 motorway, whether coming from Vienna\/Linz or Salzburg, as far as the Seewalchen exit. From here, drive in the direction of Weyregg. After about 30 minutes you will arrive in Wei\u00dfenbach am Attersee, from where it is not far to Burgbachau - where our destination is located. Shortly after the Burggrabenklamm canyoning gorge above the Klammbach stream, there is a small car park where I always try my luck. I think there are also car parks at the canyoning building, but as I never park there, I'll check again next time.<\/p>\n

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Route description - Hike to the Eisenaueralm<\/h3>\n

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Burggraben Gorge<\/h4>\n

The hike starts with a beautiful forest path that leads us to the start. You gradually make your way up over high rocks and steps. The first kilometre is the most strenuous for me, although it's not even that steep, but personally I just prefer normal forest paths. I'm always happy when this first part is done. After that, there is a lovely narrow path along the gorge.<\/p>\n

Those with a fear of heights should perhaps think twice about this route to the Eisenaueralm. Although there are mostly wire ropes to hold on to, you should be sure-footed. The trail continues over a small bridge, which offers you a wonderful view of the gorge and a waterfall visible in the distance. Be sure to stop here briefly and enjoy. A small forest path follows, which takes you the last stretch to the forest road, from where you then follow the alpine pasture to the huts.<\/p>\n

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The mountain pasture<\/h4>\n

\"\"From here it gets cosy and believe me, you will be fascinated by the view up there. So enjoy this part of the hike to the Eisenaueralm and take your time. At the beginning of the forest road, the path is still slightly uphill and leads you through the trees to a \u201epasture gate\u201c. In the warmer months, you may encounter grazing cattle all along the way. What follows is little to no metres in altitude and a decision that you now have to make. You can continue along the forest road to the huts or keep to the right and take the path through the forest - as I always do. Just over a kilometre to go and you've reached your destination. You've really earned a stop at the huts and everything tastes so much better with a view of the Schafberg.<\/p>\n

Brief key data<\/h4>\n

These dates correspond to the hike as I normally do it. On the Komoottour shown below, you can see that we took a different route back due to the wintry conditions. As a result, the duration and number of kilometres of our tour do not match these key data.<\/p>\n