Hut-to-Hut 2: Dienten Mountains

Thummersbach – Statzerhaus – Griessbachalm

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The grass mountains around Dienten are a trail running paradise! Pristine trails and clean gravel roads create a playground for beginners and advanced runners alike. 

In Pinzgau, the trail network is well developed, so we are able to tailor our trips to your group’s goals and running style. You can choose from many different options to run exactly as far and climb as high as you want. This trip begins in Thummersbach by Zell am See and weaves over and under the tree line. After a night in the Statzerhaus and the Griessbachalm huts, you’ll have experienced the Austrian Alps in all their splendour. These trails are less technical than some of our other trips, and are some of the best flowy ridge running we have to offer!

If you are able to run between 10 and 20km a day, one of these options will be perfect for you! Just get in touch with us and we’ll help you pick the right one. If you want to run in playful terrain with incredible backdrops, this trip is for you!

PRICING

(Based on group of 5)

• 155€ per person
• 50% deposit required to reserve dates
• Pandemic-safe booking: Full refund if cancellation due to pandemic interference 

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Three days of running world class trails in the Alps with a local guide
• Pro tips on running technique and logistics
• Transportation to and from trailhead

Day 1: Thummersbach – Griessbachalm

10km, 1100m↑

• 12:00 – Arrival at meeting point at the end of the Thummersbach Valley by Zell am See
• 12:30 – Meet & greet / weather briefing / Q&A
• 13:00 – Begin initial climb to the ridge
• 14:30 – Snack break at ridge with view of Lake Zell and the Hohe Tauern National Park
• 15:00 – Continue past the Hundstein (2117m) and run along the ridge to the Griessbachalm hut
• 17:00 – Arrive at the hut, dinner, relax and discuss options for day two

Day 2: Griessbachalm – Statzerhaus

16km, 1200m↑

• 8:00 – Breakfast at the hut
• 9:00 –  Begin the day with a brief climb and a descent into the Handlergraben Valley
• 10:30 – Continue to the Marbachhöhe (1814m)
• 12:00 – Snack break with stunning view of the Hohe Tauern National Park
• 12:30 – Continue to Ochsinger (1978m) and past Lake Hundstein to the Statzerhaus Hut
• 16:00 – Arrive at the hut, dinner, relax and discuss options for day three

Day 3: Statzerhaus – Thummersbach

9km, 200m↑

• 8:00 – Breakfast at the hut
• 9:30 – Begin the day with a stunning ridge run to the Schwalbenwand (2011)
• 11:30 – Begin descent to Thummersbach with optional stop at the Mitterberghof
• 12:30 – Brief taxi ride back to day one meeting point
• 12:45 – Review and goodbyes!

DURATION

DURATION

3 days / 2 nights

PRICE

155€ pp

TOTAL ELEVATION

TOTAL ELEVATION

2650m↑

TOTAL DISTANCE

44km

BIGGEST DAY

21km/1500m↑

ABILITY

Experience running in variable terrain is important. However, if you’re used to running on roads and flat paths, you can still have a blast in the mountains. You will find it beneficial to warm up your legs, feet, and ankles for your trail running adventure by strengthening them with some basic strength exercises. We will be going over specific techniques before our outing, but the more prepared you are, the more fun you’ll have!

FITNESS

Having endurance and agility is key when running in variable terrain; and having ‘mountain legs’ is a bonus! This hut-to-hut tour does not have any  especially technical sections, but the elevation gain is relatively high, so guests who are used to climbing will have it easier. With plenty of time planned for the steeper sections, we are able to move at our own pace when we are on the more difficult parts of this trip. 

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