Hike Knappenhofweg - Ponweiser Chapel - Schaueregg

Hiking route from Krumbach municipal car park

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Elevation profile

8,21 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 8,21 km
  • Ascent: 310 egm
  • Descent: 310 egm
  • Duration: 2:00 h
  • Lowest point: 520 m
  • Highest point:830 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Hike Knappenhofweg - Ponweiser Chapel - Schaueregg

Brief description

Leisurely circular hike from Krumbach via Knappenhofweg up to Boden and back via Schaueregg and Maierhöfen.

Starting point of the tour

Krumbach municipal car park

Destination point of the tour

Krumbach municipal car park

Route description Hike Knappenhofweg - Ponweiser Chapel - Schaueregg

From the Krumbach municipal car park, go left along Marktstraße and then turn right into Kirchenstraße, from here follow the orange marker. Via Knappenhofweg, past the Peinthor Materl, continue uphill to the Ponweiser Chapel. At the chapel, turn right onto the paved road towards Schaueregg Krumbach.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the A2 South Motorway towards Graz, take the Krumbach exit. Continue on Kirchschlager Str./B55. In Krumbach turn left onto Marktstraße. Then turn right to stay on Marktstraße.

From Graz: Take the A2 South Motorway towards Vienna, take the Aspang-Zöbern exit. Turn right onto L137. Continue on Kampichl and Hauptstraße. In Zöbern, Hauptstraße turns left and becomes Austraße. Follow L137 to Unterhaus near Krumbach and turn left onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. Continue on B55. Turn right onto Marktstraße and then left to stay on Marktstraße.

Parking

Parking available at the municipal car park.

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

Equipment

Always bring suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Bring your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an entirely enjoyable and safe experience. Please note the following:

Preparation

Make sure the chosen route matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast beforehand. Weather can change quickly in the mountains. Always set off equipped accordingly (e.g. rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you plan to visit are open. Inform someone about your route and expected return before setting out.

Find more safety tips here.

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK422

Author's tip

Combine your hike with a stay in Krumbach. The Krumbacherhof is bookable directly online.

Other dining options:

Gasthaus Heissenberger

Piri’s Gasthaus

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