Rosenau Am Hengstpaß

Rosenau Am Hengstpaß is a destination for anyone who wants to combine nature, activity and regional special features. Large parts of the municipality are located in Kalkalpen National Park. At the same time, the Hengstpaß shapes the orientation of the area: the Hengstpaßstraße connects the Garstnertal via the Dambachtal and Laussatal valleys with the Styrian Ennstal valley. For your holiday planning, this means a landscape where alpine experiences, selected hiking destinations and winter activities can be combined to create different kinds of travel days.

National Park landscapes and destinations around the Hengstpaß

The Nationalpark Hengstpaßhütte is located directly at the pass summit. From there, Menaueralm can be reached on foot in around 40 minutes from the Hengstpaßhöhe car park at the Nationalpark-Infostelle Hengstpaßhütte. The alpine pasture is located in Rosenau Am Hengstpaß at an elevation of 1,125 metres.

Another landscape destination is Spitzenbergeralm, located at an elevation of 1,000 metres in Kalkalpen National Park. Its alpine pasture area is botanically interesting; orchids bloom there in June. From Spitzenbergeralm, there is a hiking route to Schwarzkogel (1,550 Hm), for which an ascent of approximately 1¼ hours is specified. Those who want to focus on observing nature and hiking when choosing a holiday apartment can include these two destinations in their personal daily plans.

Laussabaueralm is also part of the municipality of Rosenau Am Hengstpaß. It is located in Kalkalpen National Park at an elevation of 780 metres between the Kampermauer nature reserve and the Haller Mauern mountains. This means that the municipality encompasses different landscape features: alpine pasture areas, protected areas and the distinctive surroundings of the Hengstpass.

Winter days between snowshoes and cross-country skiing

In winter, the area around the Hengstpass offers numerous opportunities for snowshoe hikes and ski tours. The Biathlon- und Langlaufarena Pyhrn-Priel – Rosenau am Hengstpaß has a different focus. It is located at the foot of the Hengstpass in the idyllic natural setting of Kalkalpen National Park and has well over 15 kilometres of excellently maintained, partly snow-covered cross-country ski trails. If different preferences come together in your travel group, you can choose between peaceful landscape experiences, snowshoeing, ski tours and cross-country skiing when planning your holiday.

Fishing is possible at the Lamberger Teiche ponds in Innerrosenau on the way to the biathlon centre. This offer provides a different focus from the winter sports activities and can be taken into account when putting together a varied stay.

Culture and special excursion destinations

The Rosenauer traditional costume is part of the local identity. It was created in 1989; its model was the depiction of an “Almerin” on a shooting target from 1817. This historical connection makes the traditional costume an interesting detail for travellers who want to discover regional traditions alongside landscapes and sports.

The glass National Park Panoramaturm Wurbauerkogel is 21 metres high and extends over six floors. The Wurbauerkogel adventure mountain also includes the Alpine Coaster. This allows the travel plans to be expanded with an architecturally distinctive stop and an additional activity.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans

When searching for a holiday apartment in Rosenau Am Hengstpaß, it is worth first deciding on your preferred focus. For a winter trip, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hikes and ski tours are the main attractions. In the warmer months, Menaueralm, Spitzenbergeralm, Schwarzkogel, Laussabaueralm or the Lamberger Teiche ponds can provide different ideas for day trips. Those interested in culture can include the Rosenauer traditional costume and the National Park Panoramaturm Wurbauerkogel in their selection.

The choice of accommodation is therefore not determined by a single attraction, but by the question of which experiences you would like to combine during your stay. Rosenau Am Hengstpaß offers a clear connection to nature and the pass, winter sports opportunities, as well as regional and architectural special features. For further orientation on this page, you can also visit the following places: Rossleithen, Ried Im Traunkreis, Steinbach Am Ziehberg, Kirchdorf An Der Krems, Hinterstoder, Molln, Dauersdorf, Schlierbach.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kirchdorf An Der Krems.