recommended route
Russbach: Schneckenwand Rundweg
Hiking route
· Tennengau-Dachstein West
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SchneckensteinPhoto: Gästeservice Tennengau
Geological hike from the village center along the Randobach - continue the forest path to the Schneckenwand - over the trail to the Fallenegg - the road back to Russbach.
easy
Distance 8 km
2:30 h
309 m
309 m
1,116 m
807 m
The snail wall is situated on the southern slope of the Gamsfeld at an altitude of around 1,200 m. The circuit takes you along the forest track towards Neuam. After about 3 km the path branches off to the left. You pass a wild game feeding station, and after a total of about 1 1/2 hours you will reach the Snail Wall. The fossil deposit site is to the immediate right of the forest track. The Snail Wall never fails to impress with its massive outcropping of Russbach snails, mainly of the genus trochataeon, and other fossils. You can get a clear view of the fossilised snails on the surface laid bare of the humus layer. Digging and blasting are strictly forbidden! The homeward path leads you through a sparse mountain forest to the Fallenegg farm. Return to the village centre along the road.
Author’s recommendation
A visit to the Museum "Fossilienkabinett" at the parish hall is very rewarding.
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,116 m
Lowest point
807 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
6.8 km
Nature trail
0.3 km
Path
0.8 km
Road
0.1 km
Safety information
Hard shoes, rain jacket and a snack are recommended.Tips and hints
Tourismusverband Russbach: www.russbach.info
Start
Village Square Russbach (813 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.592826, 13.466737
DMS
47°35'34.2"N 13°28'00.3"E
UTM
33T 384729 5272185
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Destination
Village Square Russbach
Turn-by-turn directions
Past the village hall and head left (north) on Rinnbachstrasse to the Rinnbach bridge . After ca. 150 m, turn right onto the paved Fallenegg supply lane and continue to the last farm (Oberstöcklhof). The path continues past this farm out to a clearing below the so-called “Schneckenwand” (“Snail Wall”, location of significant fossil finds). Return via the forestry road towards Neualm and, after crossing the Randobach, make a right and return to Russbach. As you hike alongside the stream, you will likely come across many fossils.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
You can reach Russbach by bus no. 470 from Gosau and Golling. Information about the travel times can be found at www.oebb.atGetting there
Coming from the A10 motorway, take the exit Golling direction Abtenau and Russbach. From Bad Ischl you drive via Bad Goisern and Gosau to Russbach.Parking
You will find enough parking area in the center of Russbach or at the parking area „Rinnbach“.Coordinates
DD
47.592826, 13.466737
DMS
47°35'34.2"N 13°28'00.3"E
UTM
33T 384729 5272185
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Tennengauer Wanderkarte
Difficulty
easy
Distance
8 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
309 m
Descent
309 m
Highest point
1,116 m
Lowest point
807 m
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