The hike starts in Kirchau. It leads over Molfritz, Zierhof, Maierhöfen, and Wieden then back to Kirchau. Three cider taverns are on the route.
Starting point of the tour
Kirchau church square
Destination point of the tour
Kirchau church square
Route description Cider tavern route (Warth-Kirchau)
From the church square along the village street toward Haßbach, after the first intersection toward Maierhöfen, after 100 meters through the forest and across fields following the red marking to the group Kleineben, through the forest to the Stubenberg ruin, next to a small stream turn right uphill into the village Molfritz (noteworthy orchards), it goes downhill, via a field path we enter the forest, cross a small stream and follow the blue marking.
Shortcut: uphill to the group Zierhof, where a cider tavern is open several times a year
From Eben follow the green marking, past the fire station of FF Grimmenstein-Kirchau to Maierhöfen, about 300 meters follow the asphalt road, turn left, go downhill in the forest and follow the marking with the sign to the cider tavern Lindenhof. Through the forest and across the municipal road continue and after 300 m turn right. Steeply downwards to Kirchau with a notable church, old elementary school and Bistro B&B
Directions
A2 South motorway exit Seebenstein or Grimmenstein, B54 to Warth, LH143 from Warth to Kirchau
from Neunkirchen via LH143 over Haßbach to Kirchau
Parking
in immediate vicinity
By train to Scheiblingkirchen-Warth station, then by bus to Kirchau (only on school days)
By bus to Warth marketplace, then by bus to Kirchau (only on school days)
More info at: www.vor.at
Author's tip
Check in advance if the cider taverns are open.