Grimmenstein Path to Kulmriegel Peak

Hiking route from Rathausplatz Grimmenstein

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Elevation profile

9,89 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 9,89 km
  • Ascent: 358 egm
  • Descent: 358 egm
  • Duration: 3:16 h
  • Lowest point: 402 m
  • Highest point:756 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus

Details for: Grimmenstein Path to Kulmriegel Peak

Brief description

The path to the Kulmriegel peak is a short extension of the castle path G1a

Description

The path runs on forest paths over the Grimmenstein Kulmriegel. You can take a short rest at the Mariengrotto, then continue to Grimmenstein Castle, where you can dine in the castle tavern. Continuing on, there is a side path to the peak of Kulmriegel, the local mountain of the municipality of Grimmenstein. Returning on the castle path, continue over Eben and the Kunstgraben back to the starting point.

Starting point of the tour

Rathausplatz Grimmenstein

Destination point of the tour

Rathausplatz Grimmenstein

Route description Grimmenstein Path to Kulmriegel Peak

Signposted with G1 (Kulmriegelweg) - G1a (Castle Path) - G1c (Path to the Peak)

Starting from Rathausplatz, follow Schulgasse to the Kunstgraben junction. Here turn left uphill to the bridge, then take the path into the forest to the right towards the grotto. Pass the grotto and before the Grün settlement, turn left towards the castle. Pass the castle and just before the Eben settlement turn left into the Kunstgraben. From here, it goes downhill back to Schulgasse and to Rathausplatz.

Directions

Access via the A2, exit Grimmenstein, possible.

Parking

Parking is possible at Edlitz-Grimmenstein train station.

More information is available 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 fully enjoyable and safe experience. Please take note of the following:

Preparation

Make sure that the route you choose matches your mountain experience and your fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly. Therefore, always start properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).

Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before setting off.

You can find more safety tips for your hike here.

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