Breitenstein - Small Klamm circuit

©Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,60 km
Ascent: 224 m elevation gain
Descent: 224 m elevation gain

small circular hike over the church and ruins of Klamm to Kreuzberg, passing Althammerhof

Starting point of the tour: Klamm train station
Tour destination: Klamm train station

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 5,60 km
Ascent: 224 m elevation gain
Descent: 224 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point679 m
Highest point914 m

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

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Description

This short local hike leads through Klamm, past the ruin and the parish church, up to Kreuzberg. Once at the top, hikers are rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape – and culinary delights. At Kreuzberg, Althammerhof invites you for a visit. Thanks to the short walking time, this route is ideal for families and can be wonderfully combined with a ride along the picturesque Semmering railway.

Equipment Always take appropriate maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suited 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 Starting from Klamm train station, the hike leads via Bahnhofweg and Klammer Straße to the ruin and the Klamm parish church. On the way back, walk the short stretch again to Rumpler Straße. Follow this street to Rumpler farm, continue uphill on the forest road to Villenweg. Follow this left to Karl-Schubert-Straße. Turn right here and go to the intersection with Althammerhofstraße. Go downhill on this street to the intersection with Hohlweg. Now keep right and continue downhill until Hohlweg flows into Klammer Straße. Follow along the street to the left back to Klamm train station.
Parking Parking spaces are available at Klamm train station.
Getting there Coming from Vienna via the S6 to the Gloggnitz exit. Then follow the state road to Schottwien. In Schottwien, turn at the intersection towards Breitenstein. Then follow the road through Adlitzgraben to Breitenstein.Coming from Graz, take the S35 and S6 to the Maria Schutz exit. Turn towards Maria Schutz/Schottwien and follow the road to the sharp curve, where it goes via the Adlitzgräben to Klamm.
Public transport Travel by train to Klamm train station, where the hiking start point is located. Alternatively, you can book a ride individually with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which takes you to Klamm.RUFbus stops along the way:Klamm-Schottwien train station (88)Gasthaus Polleres (85)Althammerhof (86)Klamm church square (89)TIP: Simply use the Postbus Shuttle app or call the hotline +43 660 900 88 22.Further information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Spend the night and enjoy the specialties at Althammerhof Schneidhofer

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Hiking map of the municipality of Breitenstein, +43 (0) 2664 2143

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Semmering tourism office, www.semmering.at, +43 / 2664 / 20025

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