Path to Krumbach Castle

Hiking route from Town center of Bad Schönau to Krumbach Castle

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Elevation profile

4,84 km length
Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 4,84 km
  • Ascent: 275 egm
  • Descent: 142 egm
  • Duration: 1:45 h
  • Lowest point: 469 m
  • Highest point:664 m
Features
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Path to Krumbach Castle

Brief description

Hike from Bad Schönau to the historic Krumbach Castle, located at 700 meters above sea level.

Description

The starting point of this hike is the centrally located village square in Bad Schönau, easily reachable from numerous hotels and accommodation establishments of the spa community. Passing the Hubertus Chapel and the Reisenbauer Chapel, you ascend gently and comfortably, without major difficulties. While descending through the Haselgraben again, you enjoy the quiet nature and fresh forest air. At the end of the hike, you climb uphill once more. The ascent is worthwhile as you finally reach the impressive structure of Krumbach Castle. The year 1250, the consecration date of the castle chapel, provides an approximate indication of the time of construction of the currently existing castle and has partly had castle character since then.

From the castle, there are many hiking options, for example on a regional route of the Wiener Alpenbogen trail.

Starting point of the tour

Town center of Bad Schönau

Destination point of the tour

Krumbach Castle

Route description Path to Krumbach Castle

The path follows the yellow marked route E3. From the town center, Kurhausstraße leads westward. This takes you onto a path that ascends moderately, passing the Hubertus Chapel to Buchegg. On the paved road, turn right. At the T-junction, the path goes left and then immediately right again. Following this road briefly, you reach a path. Keep right here and then descend through the forest down through the Haselgraben. After 1.5 kilometers, turn left. This leads via a well-maintained ascent up through the forest to Krumbach Castle.

Directions

From Vienna: Take the A2 South Motorway, exit at Krumbach. At exit 76-Krumbach, drive towards Krumbach/Hungary and then continue via the Krumbach junction onto the B55. In Bad Schönau turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.

From Graz: Take the A2 South Motorway, exit at Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Follow the road. Turn right onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. In Bad Schönau turn right onto the main road. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.

Parking

Parking is available in the town center.

Find more information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at

Equipment

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

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-round beautiful and safe experience. Please consider the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it corresponds to your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change unexpectedly fast. Therefore, 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 you start.

More safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Map recommendations

freytag&berndt WK422

Author's tip

Also use the nearby Krumbacherhof for overnight accommodation.

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