Easy path to Kirchschlag castle ruins

Hiking route from Kirchschlag Feldgasse Playground to Kirchschlag Feldgasse Playground

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Elevation profile

1,85 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 1,85 km
  • Ascent: 69 egm
  • Descent: 69 egm
  • Duration: 0:30 h
  • Lowest point: 418 m
  • Highest point:487 m
Features
  • Tour route
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Easy path to Kirchschlag castle ruins

Brief description

Stroller-friendly, short path to the Kirchschlag castle ruins

Description

At the start in Feldgasse, there is a playground with recreational park, bocce court, lounge chairs, book booth, snack trees, and restroom facilities. Parking is also available here. The last section is along the forest educational trail. Tips for further excursion destinations and refreshments can be found under Author's tip.

The path can also be used by wheelchair. For access to the castle, the wheelchair should be able to drive on meadow terrain as well.

Starting point of the tour

Kirchschlag Feldgasse Playground

Destination point of the tour

Kirchschlag Feldgasse Playground

Route description Easy path to Kirchschlag castle ruins

In Feldgasse there is a playground with a recreational park, bocce court, lounge chairs, a book booth, snack trees, and restroom facilities. From there, the Zöbernbach stream and the federal road are crossed (CAUTION: unfortunately no pedestrian crossing). The path continues straight ahead into Mühlgasse. The further route leads to the Kirchschlag castle ruins. The last section is along the forest educational trail.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit at Krumbach. Continue on the Krumbach junction. Continue on Kirchschlager Str./B55 to Kirchschlag.

From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Continue on Kampichl and Hauptstraße. Hauptstraße turns left in Zöbern and becomes Austraße. Follow L137 to Unterhaus near Krumbach and turn right to Kirchschlag.

Parking

Parking is available free of charge

By train to Edlitz/Grimmenstein station, then by regional bus to "Gemeindeamt" Kirchschlag. Continue on foot along Kirchengasse, past the rose garden, turn left at the intersection, past the church, then left again into Feldgasse to the playground.

More information is available at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

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

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly pleasant and safe experience. Please observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly. Always set out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection). Check if the huts and snack stations you plan to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you start.

Author's tip

Refreshments:

Hotel Post / Hönig Wirt

Bräuhaus Kogelbauer Inn

Pürrer Inn

Attractions in Kirchschlag:

Kirchschlag castle ruins

Kirchschlag rose garden

Kirchschlag fortified church

Kirchschlag city museum

Other:

Kirchschlag castle bath

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