Story of the Lodenwalker in Ramsau
Ferdinand Seebacher and Jörg Steiner chat about the Lodenwalker, the Steiner Buam 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.
Story of the Lodenwalker in Ramsau
Ferdinand Seebacher and Jörg Steiner chat about the Lodenwalker, the Steiner Buam 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.
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".
1608
Forces of nature
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.
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.
1860
Making progress
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. After the death of Zacharias Walcher, the children of Susanna and Johann Steiner inherited the Lodenwalke
1888
Old "Lodenstampf" in Mandling
In 1888 the Lodenwalke in Mandling was founded by Philipp and Aloisia Stiegler. The name change took place in 1910 when Franz Steiner took over the business from his uncle and aunt.
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.
1930
Richard Steiner
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.
1940
Electricity from hydropower
The power of water was already painfully well known. In 1940 the "wild" water was tamed and turned into energy. The two hydroelectric power plants (Silberkar and Ramsau stream) were built and have been supplying the Lodenwalker with 100% green electricity ever since. In the very 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.
1992
Takeover Richard Steiner and expansion of the tavern
After the death of Richard Steiner, his son Georg Zacharias Steiner takes over the Lodenwalke. With the takeover, the 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
Takeover Jörg Steiner
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
LWS
Foundation of the new label LWS - Loden Walker 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
Online shop
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
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.
2017
Takeover of Szapacs tailoring
Our long-term partner and main tailoring in Wildon/Austria, the Szapacs company, was taken over by the Lodenwalker in 2017. All employees could be kept and we are happy about our strong, Styrian team for our products.
