Discover Vorstanddorf: Routes into the Forsterbach Valley

Vorstanddorf is an interesting starting point for days when you want to experience the mountain landscape in different ways rather than simply look at it. Hiking trails lead through alpine meadows and forests into the Forsterbach Valley, a winter tour runs from Wörth via Vorstanddorf, and the NP-16g “Hauserbauer” cycling route lets you combine cycling with a subsequent hike. This combination makes the village a suitable choice for travellers who want to combine an active stay with different ideas for each day in a holiday apartment or holiday home.

Hiking between Wörth and the Forsterbach Valley

The “Fröstlberg–Forsterbach Valley” route leads across alpine meadows and through forests up to the Hofmannalm. For the descent, the easy Route No. 15 through Vorstanddorf to Wörth is an option. Those wishing to reach the starting point of this tour by public transport can take Postbus route 640 to the “Wörth Fröstlberg” stop. This allows you to plan around your preferred starting point without limiting the hike to a single access route.

Another option is the “Forsterbach Valley near Wörth” winter hike. It leads from the Wörth district via Vorstanddorf into the Forsterbach Valley and is designed as a pleasant, family-friendly hike. Route No. 54 runs through Vorstanddorf to the children's playground; after that, the route turns right onto “Forsterbachstraße”. This route is a particularly practical idea for a shared winter day when a quiet hike with a manageable itinerary is what you are looking for.

Alpine pasture trails for an extended hiking day

You should allow more time for the “Forsterbach Valley–Hofmannalm–Flatscheralm–Lercheggalm” route. It begins in Vorstanddorf-Au and initially leads along a gravel road into the Forsterbach Valley and onwards to the Hofmannalm. From there, it continues via the Flatscheralm to the Lercheggalm; the route then descends to Wörth via Route No. 16. Allow approximately 3.5 hours for this tour, covering 8.1 km and 930 metres of ascent. This makes it possible to adapt your accommodation to your preferred daily rhythm for a longer hiking day.

The “Poseralm–Wörth” route also includes Vorstanddorf: on the descent, it leads via the Scherreithof in the Forsterbach Valley to Vorstanddorf and onwards to Wörth. This provides a range of hiking ideas—from a family-friendly winter hike to a tour with a significant difference in elevation and several alpine pastures.

Combining cycling and hiking

The NP-16g “Hauserbauer” cycling route leads from Wörth via Vorstanddorf to Hauserbauer. The cycling stage does not simply end at a destination point there: the route is designed so that you first cycle from Wörth to Hauserbauer and then hike from there into the Forsterbach Valley along Route No. 15. Anyone who enjoys switching between different modes of transport will find a special idea for a day out here. In addition, the paved “Einödweg” cycling and hiking trail leads to Vorstanddorf.

Getting there and choosing the right location

As a reference point for travelling to a ski tour on the Gamskogel at 2,436 m and the Hundskopf at 2,404 m, the route follows the Pinzgauer Straße B311 from Zell am See or St. Johann im Pongau to Taxenbach. It then continues along the Rauriser Landesstraße L112 through Rauris almost as far as Wörth, before you turn left towards Vorstanddorf. This guidance is particularly helpful if you want to combine your journey with a stay in a holiday apartment or holiday home in the village.

Choose your accommodation in Vorstanddorf according to the experience you are looking for: The routes described offer hikes into the Forsterbach Valley, a winter day starting from Wörth and a combination of cycling and hiking. If you would like to compare other places, you can also view Almdorf, Lenzing, Reith, Enzingerboden, Bramberg, Gumping, Reitlehen and Lengdorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zell Am See.