Castle path Grimmenstein

Hiking route from Grimmenstein town hall square

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Elevation profile

8,94 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 8,94 km
  • Ascent: 298 egm
  • Descent: 298 egm
  • Duration: 2:52 h
  • Lowest point: 402 m
  • Highest point:696 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Castle path Grimmenstein

Brief description

Beautiful circular hiking route at Kulmriegel to Grimmenstein Castle

Description

The castle path leads from the town hall square (parking directly on site or at Edlitz-Grimmenstein station) toward the Kunstgraben, from there it goes over a forest path up the Grimmenstein local mountain - the Kulmriegel - towards the castle. A short stop is worthwhile at the Mariengrotto, a place of Marian veneration with rest opportunities. At the castle, from spring to autumn, you can enjoy refreshments and cool drinks on the terrace with a magnificent view over the Pittental. Then continue under the cooling leafy canopy to the Eben, from there back down to the town hall square.

Starting point of the tour

Grimmenstein town hall square

Destination point of the tour

Grimmenstein town hall square

Route description Castle path Grimmenstein

Signage G1 (large Kulmriegel route), then G1a (Castle path)

Start at Grimmenstein town hall square, then the path leads along Schulgasse towards Kulmriegel, with the castle already visible in sight. Then go left up into the Kunstgraben, where after the bridge take the right turn towards the grotto into the forest. Follow the markings G1 to the grotto, before the settlement "Grün" turn left towards the castle (G1a). Past the hunting hut, shortly before the settlement Eben turn left into the Kunstgraben. Return to Schulgasse and to the town hall square.

Directions

Take the Grimmenstein exit from the Southern motorway and then turn right into the town center.

Parking

Free parking either directly at the town hall square or at Edlitz-Grimmenstein station.

Edlitz-Grimmenstein station - the hike starts about 300 m from the station.

Alternatively, the community is also well accessible by buses.

More information can be found at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the emergency numbers of rescue services: Rescue 144 / Mountain rescue 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather report. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out appropriately equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your choice of route and your planned return before you set off.

More safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Author's tip

Attractions: Grimmenstein Castle (also food and guided tours on weekends), Mariengrotto

Food and drink: Das GrimmenStein, Gasthof Pichler in Petersbaumgarten (also overnight stays possible) and Mostheuriger Zierhof

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