About the Raab family's origins and the Sommeralm

Moderate | 21.6 km | 6:30 hrs | 870 m elevation gain
Passail

A varied day hike from the Passailer Kessel, past the source of the Raab River, to the Sommeralm—featuring beautiful alpine meadows, sweeping panoramic views, and numerous natural highlights.

A green alpine pasture landscape with a wind turbine on the Sommeralm in the Almenland Nature Park.

From the Source of the Raab to the Alpine Pasture

This hike begins in Passail, and from there it continues to the source of the Raab River at the foot of the Osser, where the stag “Pozilo” and the little droplet “Sprungingerl” tell their stories along the themed loop trail. The route then continues toward the Sommeralm to the Dreiwetterkreuze. The return route passes through the Hohenauer Ochsenhalt and continues back to the starting point of the tour.

If you want to shorten the hike, turn left at the Dreiwetterkreuzen into the "Bärental" on Trail No. 33.

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An overview of the key details:

Starting Point & Parking

Passail Town Center

Free parking is available at the Passail parking garage and at the Passail fire department parking lot.

Tip: If you want to shorten the hike, you can also start at the small parking lot by the Waldmühle snack bar, which will save you about 6.5 kilometers.

Places to Stop for a Meal

Along the hike, several establishments invite you to take a leisurely break.

  • Waldmühle Snack Bar
  • Restaurants and Cafés in the Center of Passail

Road Conditions

The hike follows well-marked trails, alpine paths, forest roads, and short paved sections. Due to the distance and the approximately 870 meters of elevation gain, a good level of basic fitness is required. Technically, the hike is mostly easy, though some of the ascents are a bit steeper.

Recommended Equipment

  • For a pleasant and safe hike, we recommend:
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Water bottle and a small snack
  • Weather-appropriate clothing using the layering principle
  • Rain and Sun Protection
  • Hiking Poles Tailored to Your Needs
  • cell phone
  • Small First Aid Kit