Behind the scenes of Lodenwalker Ramsau:
An interview with owner Jörg Steiner, moderated by actor Ferdinand Seebacher about Lodenwalker Ramsau
Jörg Steiner and Ferdinand Seebacher chat about Lodenwalker Ramsau, the Steiner Boys and their first ascent of the southern wall of the Dachstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger who participated in an ice stock sport game and much more. Experience an exciting journey into the past. Please note the interview is only available in German.
Behind the scenes
An interview with owner Jörg Steiner and actor Ferdinand Seebacher about Lodenwalker
Jörg Steiner and Ferdinand Seebacher chat about Lodenwalker Ramsau, the Steiner Boys and their first ascent of the southern wall of the Dachstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger who participated in an ice stock sport game and much more. Experience an exciting journey into the past. Please note the interview is only available in German.
Time travel
1434
First documented reference
Stubich and Eberl pay the provost 3 ells of Ennstaler cloth as a tax
Loden, which is produced in the area in excellent quality
Since that time, documentary records, purchase contracts and tax payments can be traced via the "Walchstampf in Ramsau, Rössing".
Time travel
1434
"Stubich and Eberl pay the provost 3 ells of Ennstaler cloth as a tax" and "Loden, which is produced in the area in excellent quality".
Since that time, documentary records, purchase contracts and tax payments can be traced via the "Walchstampf in Ramsau, Rössing".
1608
Forces of nature
1608
1825
The new age
Approx. around 1825 the way of working and the Lodenwalker changed. The first carding machine was purchased. Ox-drawn carts brought the machine from Leoben to Ramsau, Rössing. It took two weeks to transport the valuable machine.
1825
Approx. around 1825 the way of working and the Lodenwalker changed. The first carding machine was purchased. Ox-drawn carts brought the machine from Leoben to Ramsau, Rössing. It took two weeks to transport the valuable machine.
1845
From service provider to producer
Over the centuries, Lodenwalke managed itself from a pure "fulling business" that initially only offered fulling services to a fully integrated production and became an important fabric supplier for the entire region.
1845
Over the centuries, Lodenwalke managed itself from a pure "fulling business" that initially only offered fulling services to a fully integrated production and became an important fabric supplier for the entire region.
1860
Making progress
1860
1880
The name Steiner reaches the Lodenwalke
Around 1880, the daughter Susanna Walcher married the mountain guide and first climber of the "Bischofsmütze" Johann Steiner. This is how the name Steiner came into the family.
1880
Around 1880, the daughter Susanna Walcher married the mountain guide and first climber of the "Bischofsmütze" Johann Steiner. This is how the name Steiner came into the family.
1888
Old loden mill in Mandling
1888
1909
The Steiner Boys
In 1909, the brothers Franz and Irg (Georg) Steiner achieved a milestone in mountaineering. On September 22, 1909, the sons of the Lodenwalke climbed the south wall of the Dachstein for the first time. At that time the route was called the "Steiner boys’ ladder to heaven". Today it’s commonly known as the Steiner path.
1909
In 1909, the brothers Franz and Irg (Georg) Steiner achieved a milestone in mountaineering. On September 22, 1909, the sons of the Lodenwalke climbed the south wall of the Dachstein for the first time. At that time the route was called the "Steiner boys’ ladder to heaven". Today it’s commonly known as the Steiner path.
1930
Richard Steiner takes over
1930
1938
Farewell to the "Old Lodenwalke"
After the flood of 1938, the entire Lodenwalke complex was once again destroyed. Since hydropower was no longer the only source of energy, the new building could now be built safely on a hill above the "wild Ramsau stream". On the initiative of Richard Steiner, the road towards Weißenbach was expanded and the so called "Strimitz path" was built.
1938
After the flood of 1938, the entire Lodenwalke complex was once again destroyed. Since hydropower was no longer the only source of energy, the new building could now be built safely on a hill above the "wild Ramsau stream". On the initiative of Richard Steiner, the road towards Weißenbach was expanded and the so called "Strimitz path" was built.
1940
Electricity from hydropower
Water power has been used as a source of energy from the very beginning, originally with a mill wheel. In 1940, the Silberkar and Ramsau stream dam power stations were built, which have been supplying the Lodenwalker with 100% green electricity ever since. In the same year, the main building was extended and the production hall expanded.
1940
Water power has been used as a source of energy from the very beginning, originally with a mill wheel. In 1940, the Silberkar and Ramsau stream dam power stations were built, which have been supplying the Lodenwalker with 100% green electricity ever since. In the same year, the main building was extended and the production hall expanded.
1972
Extension of the Lodenwalker
In the years 1972 - 1975 the main building was extended again to meet the requirements for production and storage facilities.
1972
In the years 1972 - 1975 the main building was extended again to meet the requirements for production and storage facilities.
1992
Takeover Richard Steiner and expansion of the restaurant
After the death of Richard Steiner, his son Georg Zacharias Steiner takes over the Lodenwalke. With the takeover, the Swiss pine dining room was also renovated and expanded. His wife, Karin Steiner, a passionate cook made sure that the physical well-being of the guests was well looked after.
1992
After the death of Richard Steiner, his son Georg Zacharias Steiner takes over the Lodenwalke. With the takeover, the Swiss pine dining room was also renovated and expanded. His wife, Karin Steiner, a passionate cook made sure that the physical well-being of the guests was well looked after.
2006
Jörg Steiner now manages the company
As the eldest son of Georg and Karin Steiner, Jörg Steiner took over his parents' business at the age of 25 after years of apprenticeship and learning. The sales room of the Lodenwalke was renewed and expanded.
2006
As the eldest son of Georg and Karin Steiner, Jörg Steiner took over his parents' business at the age of 25 after years of apprenticeship and learning. The sales room of the Lodenwalke was renewed and expanded.
2010
New label LWS
Foundation of the new label LWS - Lodenwalker Steiner. With this label, modern design with special wearing comfort and new ideas moves into the traditional company. Above all, the sports area is being revitalised.
2010
Foundation of the new label LWS - Lodenwalker Steiner. With this label, modern design with special wearing comfort and new ideas moves into the traditional company. Above all, the sports area is being revitalised.
2014
Lodenwalker goes online
Until 2014, the Lodenwalker located in Ramsau Rössing was the only point of sale for quality Lodenwalker clothing. The online shop becomes the first point of sale outside of Ramsau am Dachstein and thus accessible to customers from all over the world.
2014
Until 2014, the Lodenwalker located in Ramsau Rössing was the only point of sale for quality Lodenwalker clothing. The online shop becomes the first point of sale outside of Ramsau am Dachstein and thus accessible to customers from all over the world.
2016
Hunting collection: Jagaloden
Loden has a long tradition for hunting clothing. Together with the Styrian specialist for hunting, Siegert Ltd. from Graz, a clothing line under the label "Jagaloden" has been sold exclusively in the Siegert shops and in our Lodenwalke Ramsau since 2016.
2016
Loden has a long tradition for hunting clothing. Together with the Styrian specialist for hunting, Siegert Ltd. from Graz, a clothing line under the label "Jagaloden" has been sold exclusively in the Siegert shops and in our Lodenwalke Ramsau since 2016.