Ernst Ferstl "Path of Thoughts" Bad Schönau - Zöbern

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,49 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 127 m elevation gain
Descent: 10 m elevation gain

Along the Gedankenweg, you will find boards with short texts by the Zöbern author Ernst Ferstl, inviting you to pause and reflect.

Starting point of the tour: Village square Bad Schönau
Tour destination: Village square Zöbern

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,49 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 127 m elevation gain
Descent: 10 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point462 m
Highest point589 m

With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children
Barrier-free

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Description

Under the direction of OSR Director Friedrich Geiderer, the path Bad Schönau - Krumbach was opened in 2008 as a project of HS Krumbach and the polytechnic school. In 2019, the path was extended with a variant to Zöbern. Along the Zöbernbach, you can walk on a paved promenade within about one hour from the village center of Bad Schönau to Zöbern.

The path is cleared in winter and is therefore passable all year round and also accessible by bike.

Many regional routes of the Vienna Alpine arc also lead to and from Krumbach, such as the route to Gschaidt via Krumbach Castle, the route to Maria Schnee, or the route to Kirchschlag.

Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, bring 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
Route description In Bad Schönau, the path starts at the village square in front of the town hall. The "Gedankenweg" (Path of Thoughts) initially leads us along the bike path by the Zöbernbach stream to the sawmill and then continues along the old road to Unterhaus. In Unterhaus, follow the signs of the Zöbernbach bike path to Zöbern.
Parking Village square and Friedrichsplatz of Bad Schönau.
Getting there From Vienna: Take South Motorway A2, exit Krumbach. At exit 76-Krumbach, drive towards Krumbach/Hungary and continue over the Krumbach junction onto the B55. In Bad Schönau turn right onto Hauptstraße. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.From Graz: Take South Motorway A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Follow the road. Turn right onto Kirchschlager Str./B55. In Bad Schönau turn right onto Hauptstraße. Turn right onto Kurhausstraße.
Public transport Find more information at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with a stay in Bad Schönau. We recommend the VitalZeit Hotel Weber here!

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