Sommer Summer Winter Winter
treasure hunt in the valley of fossils!
Winterurlaub in Russbach mitten im der Skiregion Dachstein West
         
 

Snowshoe Tours


This is the best way to enjoy the dreamlike winter landscape. Every Wednesday the ski school offers a giuded snow schoe tour. We will  show you everything that you need to know for this wonderful sport. guided snowshoe tours
Schneeschuhwanderung rund um Russbach
 

Winterwalking


Travel to the top of the Horn with the cable car. From there follow a ski route to the "Edtalm". This route is ideal fol walkers - enjoy the magnificant Alpen Panorama of the Dachstein, the Gosaukamm and the Tennengebirge.

Winterwandern in der Skiregion Dachstein-West


Horse drawn sleigh rides


The horse drawn sleighs with snorting horses and warmly wrapped passengers create a very special atmosphere.

Gliding along through the beautiful countryside is an adventure for everyone. 

Pferdekutschenfahrt durch unsere bezaubernde Winterlandschaft

 

Tobogganing  to the Rinnbergalm


During normal snow conditions the toboggan track to the Rinnbergalm is prepeared. At the mountain pasture there are old huts, where you can get excellent cheese and hearty snacks. Opening times are the holidays and weekend.

Winterspaß beim Rodeln von der Rinnbergalm


Ski Tours - the true enjoyment


From Russbach you can reach some ot the most beautiful peaks of the Dachstein and the Osterhorn Group

Information about snow conditions is available in the tourist office.  The latest avalanche reports are in the  Ski School office.

Ski Tour on the Gamsfeld


The "Gamsfeld" is the characteristic mountain of Russbach. Set out in the direction of the Rinnbergalm. Then tourn right to the Angerkaralm, continuing through a beautiful Kar. Then stay right and up the "steep slope" o the summit. Retourn along the uphill route. Only advisable in stable snow conditions!

Gamsfeld, 2028 m
1200 altitude difference, ca. 3,5 Stunden walking distance.

Skitour auf das Gamsfeld
 

Skitour on the Braunedl


Difficult - due to the steepness near the summit, beautiful view to the surrounding mountains.Follow the forest path to the Rinnbergalm. Then to the Kar in the "Rinnbergsill“. Tourn left to the „Sonntagsgrube“ and then steeply uphill to the summit. Retourn along the uphill route. Only advisable in stable snow conditions! 

Braunedl, 1894 m
1050 altitude difference, ca. 3,5 walking distance




Cross Country Skiing in Russbach


The extensive  Cross Country areas Gosau (50 km tracks) and Abtenau (200 km tracks)are very close to Rußbach.  The Ski- and hiking bus  will take you free of charge to the neighbouring villages  of Rußbach.
 

Lots of Adventures...


......are possible in Russbach: Balooning, Paragliding, Adventure Tours with Snowshoes,  Curling, Toboganning

Maps:

  • Tennengauer Wanderkarte, 1:50.000, € 3,50
    - with book  € 5,00  
    available at the Tourist office
  • Wanderkarte Nr. 392 von freytag&berndt 1:50.000 - Tennengebirge, Lammertal, Gosaukamm
    available at the Tourist office and  the shops
 
         
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