Michaelerberg: Winter Trails, Toboggan Run and Mountain Views

Michaelerberg combines winter activities with extensive hiking trails and striking mountain views. When choosing your accommodation, it is particularly relevant whether you want to focus on the trails around the Michaelerberghaus, the toboggan run or the starting points in Moosheim. Around Michaelerberg, a toboggan run and a ski tour combine with an easy family hike and longer sections of the Panorama Trail 100. - The Michaelerberghaus is located at 1,300 m on Michaelerberg in Moosheim. From there, panoramic views extend across the Gröbminger Land as well as to the ridge, the Stoderzinken and the Dachstein massif. - From Moosheim on the Enns, a 7 km road with 500 metres of elevation gain leads up to the Michaelerberghaus. - The Panorama Trail 100 circular hiking route is approximately 117 km long and passes through Michaelerberg. - The Michaelerberghaus is located directly on Long-Distance Hiking Trail 100. - The hike to the Kochofen, starting and ending at the Michaelerberghaus, is 7.1 km long and has 730 m of ascent and descent respectively. - The trail to the Kochofen crosses the tree line onto a rocky ridge made of Sölker marble and continues to the summit cross. - The route to the Stiegleralm is an easy family hike. It leads from the Michaelerberghaus along a farm track suitable for pushchairs. - The toboggan run on Michaelerberg begins at the Michaelerberghaus. It initially follows a 3 km prepared forest road towards the Kochofen and then descends through the forest on natural snow.

Winter Activities Around Michaelerberg

The toboggan run offers a clearly defined change between a prepared section and natural snow. For your planning, it is also important to note that it is unlit and has no ascent assistance. This makes the offering significantly different from a run with illuminated evening operation or mechanical assistance for the ascent. Another winter option is the Michaelerberghaus ski tour. It begins directly at Ennsboden in Moosheim. This starting point is designated differently geographically from the Michaelerberghaus, which is located on Michaelerberg in Moosheim.

Hiking Trails, Stages and Terrain

The Panorama Trail 100 opens up Michaelerberg as part of a longer circular hike. The first stage of the southern section takes 5.5 hours and leads from Öblarn via Gatschberg and Stein an der Enns to Michaelerberg. The second stage of the southern section leads from Michaelerberg via the Sattental valley. For shorter outings, the route to the Stiegleralm is a good option, while the hike to the Kochofen, with its ascent and descent and its section above the tree line, describes a different terrain profile. On the hike to the Kochofen, the trail initially passes through the forest and offers views down into the Sattental valley in places. The rocky ridge made of Sölker marble and the summit cross mark the further route above the tree line. The different trails make the starting point at the Michaelerberghaus interesting for several types of hiking days, without every route having the same character.

Culture and Historic Places

There are also cultural points of interest in Michaelerberg-Pruggern away from the trails. The Catholic branch church of St. Michael, with the former cemetery area in Moosheim, is a listed monument in Michaelerberg-Pruggern (Michaelerberg). St. Michael's Church is dedicated to Saint Michael and dates from the 13th century. The Moosheim Castle complex is also a listed monument and is also known by the names Thanneck or Thonegg. These designations are helpful for orientation when you are looking for the historic site or comparing different details about the complex. If you would like to compare other places for your travel decision, you can also find [Pichl](Pichl), [Pichl-Kainisch](Pichl-Kainisch), [Bad Mitterndorf](Bad Mitterndorf), [Donnersbach](Donnersbach), [Stein An Der Enns](Stein An Der Enns), [Öblarn](Öblarn), [Irdning](Irdning) and [Rohrmoos-Untertal](Rohrmoos-Untertal).

FAQ

Where does the Michaelerberghaus ski tour begin?

The Michaelerberghaus ski tour begins directly at Ennsboden in Moosheim.

What is the route of the first stage of the southern Panorama Trail 100?

The first stage takes 5.5 hours and leads from Öblarn via Gatschberg and Stein an der Enns to Michaelerberg.

What other names is the Moosheim Castle complex known by?

The Moosheim Castle complex is also known as Thanneck or Thonegg and is a listed monument in Michaelerberg-Pruggern (Michaelerberg).

What period does St. Michael's Church date from?

St. Michael's Church dates from the 13th century and is dedicated to Saint Michael.

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