Beautiful views and varied scenery can be expected as well as you can already imagine the skiers of the 2013 World Championships whizzing past you!

Statistics

1 - 2

hrs

19

m

1,101

m

14

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Moderate

Description

A hike from the famous skiing mountain Planai to Schladming.

The alternative route to the "World Cup Trail" takes you down the classic trails n° 779 and n° 53, passing by *Lärchkogelhütte* Inn and Jager Inn.

Finally you reach the town of Schladming at the entrance to Talbachklamm gorge. # Trail characteristics # forest and meadow trail * infrastructure * Planai cable car, Hopsiland Planai, car parking at the valley terminal # Refreshment stops # Schladminger Hütte chalet, Schafalm Inn, Hotel Planaihof, Lärchkogelhütte Inn, Jager Mountain Inn equipment A well-packed backpack is helpful and especially when touring Alpine terrain a tuque, gloves, a windproof jacket and pants are standard equipment.

Good, waterproof shoes, sun glasses, sun cream and sufficient beverages are essential too.

Torch light, a map of the area, knie and a small first-aid kit should also be in the backpack.