Winkl – Rosssprung

Category: easy
Starting point: car park Aldein village
Walking time: ca. 2.5 hours
Difference in altitude: 250 m
Possibilities for refreshments: Inn zur Krone, Inn Ebner-Pfiffikus
Route: From the centre of the village follow the signs T, past the mill to the chapel Maria Schnee im Thal (built around 1600), Continue to the Berghof Matznell, the birthplace of Andreas Alois Dipauli von Treuheim. From the farm Matznell turn left following the signs N and 6A as far as Rosssprung ( a wooded hill) and return via the same route. A romantic woodland route, without much walking uphill, through peaceful, unspoilt nature.
Special tip: The name Rosssprung derives from a legend. The Count of Burgstallegg had to flee from the rebellious Aldein farmers, and jumped with his horse from this spot across to Mitterberg – and since then this wooded hill has been called the "Rosssprung" or " horse’s leap".