Path to Krumbach

©Wiener Alpen, Franz Zwickl

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,93 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 203 m elevation gain
Descent: 149 m elevation gain

Scenic hiking route from Bad Schönau to the neighboring village Krumbach. The hike runs entirely on paved paths.

Starting point of the tour: Center of Bad Schönau
Tour destination: Krumbach

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,93 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 203 m elevation gain
Descent: 149 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point457 m
Highest point638 m

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

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Description

Krumbach is easily and quickly accessible by car via the federal road from Bad Schönau, but there is also a beautiful, fully paved path leading over the mountain on foot to the center of Krumbach. The starting point is the centrally located village square in Bad Schönau, easily accessible from numerous hotels and accommodations in the spa community. Over Ödhöfen, you hike up to a hilltop at about 600 meters altitude, from where you enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the spa town Bad Schönau and Krumbach. From Egg and the Lindenhof, it then goes downhill to Krumbach. Just before the village, you pass the Winkler chapel. Once in Krumbach, you can refresh yourself at the Gasthof Heissenberger or the Krumbacherhof and visit the museum village.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The start is at the village square, from where you turn left onto the main road heading towards the federal road. The federal road is crossed by first turning left and then immediately right onto "Ödhofen Berg." Then turn right again, past the Wedl inn. Follow the road with the blue E5 trail marking. The paved utility road leads uphill, past Tanzler, to a hilltop. It continues straight and almost flat to the Lindenhof. From here, it goes past the Winkler chapel down to Krumbach.
Parking There are plenty of parking spaces available at the village square of Bad Schönau.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the South Motorway A2, exit at Krumbach. At exit 76-Krumbach, drive towards Krumbach/Hungary and continue via the Krumbach junction onto B55. Turn right onto the main road in Bad Schönau. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.From Graz: Take the South Motorway A2, 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.
Public transport More information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip If you want to combine your hike with a stay in Bad Schönau, you will be right at the Hotel Weber or the Königsberg Health Hotel!

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