Bramberg: Smaragdweg (Emerald Trail)
Bramberg: Smaragdweg (Emerald Trail)
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Bramberg: Smaragdweg (Emerald Trail)
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7.20km
540m
Hiking
On the Emerald Trail you and your children will not only experience the beauty of the Habachtal, but will also receive exciting information about the mineralogy of this region. Of course, unique rest and playgrounds should not be missing. From the Habachtal car park, which you can also reach by bus, the route always goes uphill along the stream. People climb, play and read at the different stations.
From a viewing platform you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Habach gorge and a little later you cross over a bridge to the other bank. During the last part of your hike, the valley widens and you hike across grazed alpine areas. The view of the mighty waterfall is also impressive.
With a bit of luck you can see marmots in the meadows at the Enzianhütte. Behind the Almgasthof Alpenrose, which invites you to take a break, there is an emerald mining site - can you discover a green emerald in the stream bed? Just a few minutes' walk later, the romantically located Moaalm forms the end of the Emerald Trail. To return, follow the same path or take the hiking taxi.
Last updated: May 11, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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86 m
Start of the Smaragdweg (Habach Valley)
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1.27 km
Water playground on the Smaragdweg
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2.53 km
View of the Habachklamm Gorge
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4.99 km
Waterfalls in the Habachtal
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6.52 km
Alpenrose Inn
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7.20 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.00 km
134 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.99 km
143 m
< 100 m
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Tuesday 26 May
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Trail Reviews
Today, after several rainy days, the Emerald Trail was on the agenda. After rains one should have better chances to find emeralds or other stones. So today we also wanted to "Stoasuch'n". The Emerald Way is beautiful. The nature and the lovingly designed stations for the children make it a great family hike. The highlight is the emerald digging at the Gasthof Alpenrose. We had a lot of fun, no emeralds but interesting finds nonetheless. Of course, the culinary delights on the tour must not be forgotten. We can only warmly recommend the Enzianhütte.
Unfortunately the way up to the Moa Alm with 9 km and 600 m ascent was discarded during the break ... 🙈
Rain was forecast for the afternoon. The forecast, at least, promised no storms and mostly sunshine in the morning. The Emerald Trail in the Habachtal Valley was therefore our chosen destination. We actually made it to the Moaalm, which we didn't want to go any further anyway, in the dry. There we were able to enjoy our meal in the rain. Since I mistakenly ended the track instead of stopping, the short stretch to the Alpengasthof Alpenrose will be covered in the next post. You can actually still pan for emeralds here, and even small pieces can be found. This offer is available at the Alpengasthof Alpenrose.
The Emerald Trail, a beautiful hiking trail along the roaring Habach. There are small water features and information along the way. At the Alpengasthof Alpenrose there was something hearty and mining tools to borrow. Unfortunately, we were caught in a heavy downpour and the kids had to give up their emerald hunt.
The best thing to do is to take the bus up, departure times 9am, 10am and 1.30pm (available online) and then walk leisurely back down.
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January 12, 2024
On the Emerald Trail you and your children will not only experience the beauty of the Habachtal, but will also receive exciting information about the mineralogy of this region. Of course, unique rest and playgrounds should not be missing. From the Habachtal car park, which you can also reach by bus
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