Place:Matrei in Osttirol
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
A scenic circular walk to the rustic Innere Steiner Alm (Hoanzer Alm) via forest paths and alpine pastures to the peaceful rock chapel of Maria Schnee, carved into the rock, and on to the Äußere Steiner Alm. A direct return route with impressive views of the mountains back to the starting point.
Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation.
The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.
The starting point for this lovely walk is the car park at the hamlet of Stein. From there, you follow a picturesque path through the forest. Once you’ve left the woodland behind, you walk briefly across a meadow up to the Innere Steiner Alm. Once at the top, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Venediger Group. The Innere Steiner Alm is also known as the Hoanzer Alm. You then continue eastwards along the meadow path, through the high forest and across mountain meadows to the Äußere Steiner Alm. A visit to the rock chapel of Maria Schnee, just before the Äußere Steiner Alm, is definitely worthwhile. For the return journey, follow the slightly steeper footpath directly back to the Stein car park.
Bus stop Matrei i.O. Felbertauernstüberl
From Matrei i.O. , you can reach the parking place Stein by following the street Felbertauernstraße in a westerly direction for about 3.5 km.
Car park Stein
