The walking trails associated with Furrach offer different answers to the question of which focus best suits your stay: an easy circular trail with views, a route covering several named trail sections, or a path with Schrabachalm as its destination. The stated walking times and the e-bike charging stations along the Planneralm-Runde 317 also provide different points of interest. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Furrach, your preferred route can be a useful first filter when planning your trip. The key factors are the route, the time required, and what the trail specifically takes you to.

Walking trails by character and route

The Hochbrückenweg is an easy circular trail with views towards Planneralm and the Donnersbachtal valley. From Ertlschweigerhaus, it follows the old Planneralm road towards Furrach. This trail is defined by both its easy circular route and its specific direction of view. If you are comparing different trail profiles, these details offer a clear point of comparison: here, the character and views are specified, while other descriptions focus mainly on the sequence of the route, destinations, or walking time.

The Planner-Almaweg leads through the Donnersbachklamm gorge and via Furrach along the old Plannerstraße to Schrabachalm; from there, it continues via the Kasweg to Planneralm. After the gorge, the route climbs to Ertlschweigerhaus and then crosses towards the old Plannerstraße. The sequence makes the trail easy to follow, with several named points along the way. When choosing, you can consider whether you would particularly like to include the gorge, the climb after the gorge section, or both alpine pasture destinations in your hiking day.

The Planneralm-Runde 317 offers a different way to plan your route: it continues along Planneralmstraße towards Furrach, where it turns onto Prechtlweg. There are e-bike charging stations along this loop. If you are planning to ride an e-bike, the charging stations along the route are relevant information to take into account when choosing this tour.

The Wasserschloss-Weg: routes and walking times

The Wasserschloss-Weg branches off trail 1 to Ertlschweigerhaus, passes through Ilgenberg and Kirggraben, and then returns to Donnersbach. It is listed as an easy route from Ertlschweigerhaus to the Donnersbachtal valley, with a walking time of four and a half hours. A variant via Furrach offers lovely views of the Donnersbachtal valley and is listed as taking one hour. The two times help distinguish the options: one hour applies to the variant via Furrach, and four and a half hours to the easy route from Ertlschweigerhaus to the Donnersbachtal valley. If your day’s plans depend on the duration, use the walking time for the variant you choose.

Cheese production at Schrabachalm

The section of the Planner-Almweg near Furrach leads to Schrabachalm. There, you can learn about cheese production and sample homemade Styrian cheese, butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk. This adds a specific culinary highlight to the hike: you can learn about cheesemaking and taste several products. As seasonal arrangements may change, it is advisable to check the current offerings before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Rohrmoos-Untertal, Gößl, Schladming, Donnersbach, Altaussee, Bad Mitterndorf, Gröbming, Landl

For the overview of the wider region: Liezen.