Ghost Forest in Russbach

Adventurous family outing in the forest

Children’s hike in the Tennengau region

In the Ghost Forest in Russbach, hiking becomes a true adventure. Along this family-friendly theme path, young explorers help the forest spirits find their lost treasures. Along the way, children discover wooden ball tracks, play stations, funny ghost figures and mysterious places in the middle of lush nature.

Awaiting you in the Ghost Forest…

On a ghost hunt through the forest

In Russbach, in the middle of the Dachstein West hiking region, something mysterious is happening: the forest monster has raided the forest spirit’s hut. Now the brave forest spirits need help finding their lost treasures. And this is exactly where your adventure for children and families begins.

The path leads from one station to the next. You test your skills, solve exciting puzzles and discover the forest in a playful way. One special highlight are the forest marble runs. On the way to the Ghost Forest, you pass a veding machine where you can get your wooden ball. Please note, that you will need a €2-coin, as there is no pissibility to change money on site.

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Forest marble runs, Spirits’ Village and Spuklinde

The Ghost Forest is full of little surprises. In the Forest Spirits’ Village, imaginative little houses are waiting to be discovered. At the pond of Spuklinde, the guardian of the pond, self-made boats can be launched into the water, while Andy Woodhole’s studio invites children to get creative.

The varied play stations turn the hike into an entertaining experience where fun, games and nature come together for hikers big and small. Along the way, quiet resting places and benches invite you to pause, relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Choose your route

The Ghost Forest offers several options for families:

  • Blue route: the easiest option and almost suitable for pushchairs (provided you use an all-terrain model)
  • Red route: narrow forest paths, fun play stations, forest marble runs and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains await you. the route eventually leads back to the Forest Spirits’ Village
  • Black route: the fastest descent to the parking lot – only recommended for experienced hikers, as iti is very steep.

Night of the Forest Spirits

When dusk settles over the Ghost Forest, a very special adventure begins for children and families. Together, you explore the forest at night, listen to cheerful forest-spirit stories and discover what can be found between the trees, paths and lights after dark.

The hike is exciting, joyful and designed especially for children. It’s a little mysterious, but not too scary – a magical evening in the Ghost Forest awaits you.

Dates:  in July and August, every Tuesday
Meeting point: 8:30 pm at the Ghost Forest hiking car park
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Price: €5,- with the Tennengau guest card, € 10,- without guest card
Included: torches for adults and children, wooden ball for children
Registration: by Tuesday, 3 PM at Russbach tourist office, T: +43 6242 577

In rainy weather, the event does ont take place.

Tips from Cleverix for your avdenture

  • The way through Ghost Forest follows hiking path No. 30 and is about 4.5 km long.
  • Sturdy shoes and suitable clothing are necessary.
  • Pack enough snacks and drinks , as there is no refreshment stop along the path.
  • Bring €2 coins for the wooden balls used on the forest marble runs.
  • Allow enough time for playing, building and resting.
  • On warm summer days, the Russbach Water Park is perfect for cooling off after your hiking adventure.

Arrival

From the centre of Russbach, follow the hiking signpost to the right in direction of Rinnbergalm. The car park is located on the right hand side after approx. 800m. Please note that the car park is on private property and a small parking fee is charged.

Alternatively, free parking is available in the village centre next to the church. From there, the walking time is around 10 minutes longer.

Contact

Tourismusverband Russbach
Saag 22
5442 Russbach am Pass Gschütt
+43 6242 577
office@russbach.info
www.russbach.info

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