Details for: Sulzbichl - Hochbärneck - Trefflingfall - Sulzbichl
Brief descriptionThe easy hike leads from the Trefflingtalerhütte to the Hochbärneck. On the way back, the Vorderen Tormäuer will inspire you with their crystal-clear Erlauf and roaring Trefflingfall.
Description
The different natural and cultural landscapes inspire the hikers on this tour. The Alm am Hochbärneck, with the Almhaus and the observation tower, is ideal for a short break. After the descent through a shady beech forest, with a wonderful view of the Ötscher, the path leads along the crystal clear Erlauf through the Vorderen Tormäuer, past the Eibenmühle mill and the Hundsbachfall. The final highlight is the Trefflingfall, which plunges into the depths in the form of several cascades. Back at the starting point, you can pick up your well-earned snack at the Trefflingtalerhütte.
Starting point of the tour
Sulzbichl - Puchenstuben
Destination point of the tourSulzbichl - Puchenstuben
Route description Sulzbichl - Hochbärneck - Trefflingfall - Sulzbichl
The starting point is the Trefflingtalerhütte am Sulzbichl in the municipality of Puchenstuben, where admission to the nature park is paid in order to preserve the paths. At first the path leads along the asphalt road for a short distance, before turning left onto a forest road and after about 2 hours reaching the alpine pasture Hochbärneck. After a stop at the Almhaus and a visit to the viewpoint, the trail descends steeply downhill via a forest path and a road towards Eibenboden. At an inconspicuous junction you have to keep left to get to the Eibenmühle. Through the Vorderen Tormäuer, along the Erlauf and past the Hundsbachfall, you reach the Trefflingfall, which has to be climbed as the last stage over the spectacular waterfall path, before the last stretch leads through a forest next to the Trefflingbach back to the starting point.
Directions
from St.Pölten via the Pielach valley to Puchenstuben
from Scheibbs via St.Anton to Puchenstuben
from Annaberg via Wastl to Puchenstuben
in Puchenstuben turn in the direction of Erlebnisdorf Sulzbichl on the L5022 - Panoramastraße (Attention: no bus traffic between Sulzbichl and Reith)
Parking
There is a car park directly next to the Trefflingtalerhütte.
A parking fee of 4 Euro (for a whole day) has to be paid at the machine.
More info/links
Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park
Tel.: 02728/ 21 100 or
Community of Puchenstuben
Tel.: 02726/ 2380 or
Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park hiking map (available from Mostviertel Tourismus, T 07482/20444, info@mostviertel.at)
ÖK Blatt 72 Mariazell Freytag & Berndt 031 Ötscherland
Equipment
Hiking clothes, sturdy shoes, drinks
Safety information
For sure-footed hikers with no fear of heights!
Map recommendations
Wanderkarte Naturpark Ötscher-Tormäuer, www.naturpark-oetscher.at
Author's tip
On hot summer days, the cold water of the Erlauf and Trefflingbach streams is a refreshing treat.
