Circular hiking trail K3 Schafferhof - Gösswald

©Marktgemeinde Edlitz

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,41 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 221 m elevation gain
Descent: 221 m elevation gain

In 2 hours you can explore the surrounding area of Edlitz in the Bucklige Welt on the circular hiking trail via the Schafferhof and Gösswald.

Starting point of the tour: Town center Edlitz
Tour destination: Town center Edlitz

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,41 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 221 m elevation gain
Descent: 221 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point450 m
Highest point654 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

From the village center past the vicarage of the late Gothic fortified church Edlitz, the initially ascending hiking trail leads along a so-called hollow path behind the Schafferhof into the Gösswald forest. Here, the trail continues leisurely through the Gösswald forest along the forest road to the Wiedner Landesstraße. Then follow Wiednerstraße downhill through Hofstatt to Kirchschlager Bundesstraße, where you turn right again towards the town center. After a leisurely hike, you can relax and enjoy refreshments at the "Grüner Baum" inn in the village itself. It is also worth visiting the beautiful, late Gothic fortified church in Edlitz and the interesting and informative introductory documentation of the fortified church route. The "Bucklige Welt" fortified church route starts in Edlitz and leads past the beautiful fortified churches of Krumbach, Hochneukirchen, Bad Schönau, Kirchschlag, Lichtenegg, Hollenthon, Wiesmath, Hochwolkersdorf, Bromberg, Lanzenkirchen and Katzelsdorf.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore note the following:PreparationMake 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.
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
Route description 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.
Parking Parking spaces available in the town center.
Getting there 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.
Public transport Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at.
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Edlitz. The Wachahof offers farm holidays for the whole family!

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Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026