Circular hiking trail K3 Schafferhof - Gösswald

Hiking route from Town center Edlitz

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Elevation profile

5,41 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 5,41 km
  • Ascent: 221 egm
  • Descent: 221 egm
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Lowest point: 450 m
  • Highest point:654 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Circular hiking trail K3 Schafferhof - Gösswald

Brief description

In 2 hours, you explore the nearby surroundings of Edlitz in the Bucklige Welt via the circular hiking trail over the Schafferhof and Gösswald.

Description

From the town center past the rectory of the late Gothic fortified church Edlitz, the initially ascending hiking path leads along a so-called hollow way past the Schafferhof into the Gösswald. Here, the path continues comfortably through the Gösswald along the forest road up to the Wiedner Landesstraße. Then follow the Wiednerstraße downhill through Hofstatt to the Kirchschlager federal road, where you turn right towards the town center. In the town itself, you can relax and refresh yourself after a pleasant hike at the guesthouse "Grüner Baum". A visit to the beautiful late Gothic fortified church in Edlitz as well as the interesting and informative introductory documentation of the Wehrkirchenstraße is also worthwhile. In Edlitz begins the Wehrkirchenstraße "Bucklige Welt" which leads past the beautiful fortified churches of Krumbach, Hochneukirchen, Bad Schönau, Kirchschlag, Lichtenegg, Hollenthon, Wiesmath, Hochwolkersdorf, Bromberg, Lanzenkirchen and Katzelsdorf.

Starting point of the tour

Town center Edlitz

Destination point of the tour

Town center Edlitz

Route description Circular hiking trail K3 Schafferhof - Gösswald

The path is marked in purple and is labeled K3. It starts in the town center of Edlitz. From there, it goes through the market to the rectory, where you turn right onto the hollow way. Follow the path to the Schafferhof and then continue straight uphill. After 500 meters, turn right, cross the stream, and then turn right again onto the gravel path. Follow this down the winding route. On the street, keep right. This leads over Hofstatt onto the B55 and then returns on the sidewalk via the market back to the town center.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Edlitz. Drive towards Edlitz. Turn left onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. Continue on B55 to Edlitz. Turn left onto the market.

From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Grimmenstein. Drive towards Grimmenstein. At the fork, keep right and continue on Wechsel Str./B54. After Edlitz-Grimmenstein station, turn left onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. Continue on B55 to Edlitz and turn left onto the market.

Parking

Parking spaces available in the town center.

Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at.

Equipment

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

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

Preparation

Make sure that the route you choose matches your experience and your fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. 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 chosen route and your planned return before setting out.

More safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Map recommendations

Hiking map Edlitz; freytag&berndt WK422

Author's tip

Combine your hike with a stay in Edlitz. The Wachahof offers farm holidays for the whole family!

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