Grimmenstein Path to Kulmriegel Peak

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,89 km
Duration: 3:16 h
Ascent: 358 m elevation gain
Descent: 358 m elevation gain

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

Starting point of the tour: Rathausplatz Grimmenstein
Tour destination: Rathausplatz Grimmenstein

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,89 km
Duration: 3:16 h
Ascent: 358 m elevation gain
Descent: 358 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point402 m
Highest point756 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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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.

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 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.
Parking Parking is possible at Edlitz-Grimmenstein train station.
Getting there Access via the A2, exit Grimmenstein, possible.
Public transport More information is available at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Rest at the MariengrottoGrimmenstein Castle - dining and castle tours from spring to autumn on weekends

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