Kaisersteig Circular Hiking Route Gutenstein

Hiking route from Waldbauernmuseum Gutenstein

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Elevation profile

3,99 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 3,99 km
  • Ascent: 160 egm
  • Descent: 160 egm
  • Duration: 1:20 h
  • Lowest point: 475 m
  • Highest point:615 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Kaisersteig Circular Hiking Route Gutenstein

Brief description

Picturesque, moderately steep circular hiking route over the Kaisersteg and through Gutenstein.

Description

In Gutenstein, culture and nature come together. In the village, interested visitors can find a fire station museum, the Waldbauernmuseum, and Schloss Hoyos, as well as the pilgrimage and parish church, the mountain cemetery, and the Servite monastery. The Raimund memorial and the Gutenstein festivals complete the cultural offerings. Gutenstein is also surrounded by beautiful scenery. This circular hiking route goes through the village and over pleasant forest paths. The Kaisersteig leads up to the ridge, where you can rest on a bench and enjoy the view of the Schneeberg.

Starting point of the tour

Waldbauernmuseum Gutenstein

Destination point of the tour

Waldbauernmuseum Gutenstein

Route description Kaisersteig Circular Hiking Route Gutenstein

We start at the Waldbauernmuseum and walk through the Bleichgarten towards the fire station.
At the fire station, we keep left along Längapiestingstraße next to the castle gardens until we reach the Lohmühle. Here we find a sign saying "Kaiserstieg"; we turn left over a bridge. We always keep left and see a second sign with the inscription "Kaiserstieg" (hidden and mounted too high). We continue along the Ofenbach stream to the old quarry. Again, we keep left and walk up moderately steep switchbacks to the ridge. Then we turn left and follow the path down into the village.

Directions

From Vienna or Graz, take the A2 to the Wöllersdorf exit, then continue on B21 towards Gutenstein. In Gutenstein, make a slight right onto Markt to the Waldbauernmuseum.

Parking

Free parking available at the Waldbauernmuseum.

Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station towards Gutenstein to the final stop, then continue on foot along federal road 21 to the Waldbauernmuseum. (approx. 2 km) Also note the bus schedules from Wr. Neustadt to Gutenstein.

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

Equipment

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

Safety information

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always start out properly equipped (e.g., rain protection).

Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit on the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return time before you set off.

Map recommendations

Map of the municipality of Gutenstein freytag&berndt WK012

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