--- title: "Fun & games in the ghost forest and its new forest ball tracks" url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037341/ghost-forest-russbach.html" description: "The Ghost Forest children's hike in Russbach is an adventure for families. With play stations, forest ball tracks, and a ghost hunt, kids collect stamps for a medal. The blue route is stroller-friendly, while red and black are more challenging. Start: Rinnbach hiking car park." date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Fun & games in the ghost forest and its new forest ball tracks Ghost forest Rußbach ====================== Rußbach am Paß Gschütt, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/235051/7BDD542169BC3586DA9B63F26479BCA38C126FDE87442A5E1C5E8C55938CB480/geisterwaldkarte-sommer-mit-wirten.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/235053/F3AD10051FD157568081489378F73E8937524A66A61FF3FA5EA13A99E679579C/lustiges-waldgeist-maennchen-in-zinkwanne.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/235055/BAAE746A40D6A0F97CF8DD38FCFB9BE07582D250637359CA66625F68C3D8A6DB/geisterjagd-im-geisterwald.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Russbach Close copyright [ ![A colourful map shows a hiking trail with stations, animals and nature. Below is a village with shops, restaurants and car parks. A path leads to a summit cross on a hill.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235051/7BDD542169BC3586DA9B63F26479BCA38C126FDE87442A5E1C5E8C55938CB480/geisterwaldkarte-sommer-mit-wirten.png "© Tourismusverband Russbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235051/7BDD542169BC3586DA9B63F26479BCA38C126FDE87442A5E1C5E8C55938CB480/geisterwaldkarte-sommer-mit-wirten.png) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Russbach Close copyright [ ![A figure made of natural materials sits in a metal bucket hanging from ropes. It has a wooden face, twigs for hair, red fabric arms and is holding on to a branch. Forest in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235053/F3AD10051FD157568081489378F73E8937524A66A61FF3FA5EA13A99E679579C/lustiges-waldgeist-maennchen-in-zinkwanne.jpg "© Tourismusverband Russbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235053/F3AD10051FD157568081489378F73E8937524A66A61FF3FA5EA13A99E679579C/lustiges-waldgeist-maennchen-in-zinkwanne.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Russbach Close copyright [ ![Three children in orange-coloured clothing throw at a wooden barn with targets, including a laughing ghost. The hut is made of wood, with natural decorations. Forest and greenery in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235055/BAAE746A40D6A0F97CF8DD38FCFB9BE07582D250637359CA66625F68C3D8A6DB/geisterjagd-im-geisterwald.jpg "© Tourismusverband Russbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235055/BAAE746A40D6A0F97CF8DD38FCFB9BE07582D250637359CA66625F68C3D8A6DB/geisterjagd-im-geisterwald.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Russbach Close copyright [ ![A smiling face made of a wooden disc with button eyes, a stick nose and a branch mouth is attached to a tree. It is wearing a red and white chequered headscarf. The background is a sunny forest.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235054/EDB5D306DAFEC80767AA74FF97BE64B9E826C48B772733C910FE0921CAA06F60/lustiges-waldgesicht-mit-kopftuch-am-baum.jpg "© Tourismusverband Russbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235054/EDB5D306DAFEC80767AA74FF97BE64B9E826C48B772733C910FE0921CAA06F60/lustiges-waldgesicht-mit-kopftuch-am-baum.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Russbach Close copyright [ ![A colourful, illustrated winter hiking map shows a snowy adventure trail with playful stations. Two cheerful children with snowshoes are travelling along the trail. Symbols mark attractions and rest areas. Starting and finishing points and inns are labelled.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235052/CE9C0CA5078FDCA8DFB602309F45E6CDDF4A447DE325876E42DA73406F36E9AC/geisterwaldkarte-winter-mit-wirten.jpg "© Tourismusverband Russbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235052/CE9C0CA5078FDCA8DFB602309F45E6CDDF4A447DE325876E42DA73406F36E9AC/geisterwaldkarte-winter-mit-wirten.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Saag 22 5442 Rußbach am Paß Gschütt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Saag%2022%2C%205442%20Ru%C3%9Fbach%20am%20Pa%C3%9F%20Gsch%C3%BCtt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Saag%2022%2C%205442%20Ru%C3%9Fbach%20am%20Pa%C3%9F%20Gsch%C3%BCtt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.592793592045822&lon=13.4662127494812&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Fun and games in the Russbach Ghost Forest** The **Ghost Forest Children's Hike in Russbach** is an exciting adventure for families with children. There are various routes with play stations, forest ball tracks and a ghost hunt. Children can collect stamps and earn a forest medal. The blue route is almost suitable for pushchairs, while the red and black routes are more challenging. The starting point is the Rinnbach hiking car park. [**More info**](http://russbach.info/geisterwald-kinderwanderung-tennengau.html) In winter there is the opportunity to go on a **children's snowshoe hike** in the ghost forest. **[More info](https://russbach.info/geisterwald-kinder-schneeschuhwanderung.html)** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ghost forest Rußbach** Saag 22 5442 Rußbach am Paß Gschütt Phone +43 6242 577Show no. 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