Ernst Ferstl "Thoughts Path" Bad Schönau - Krumbach

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,57 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 59 m elevation gain
Descent: 7 m elevation gain

The Thoughts Path is a project of HS Krumbach and the polytechnical school under the leadership of OSR Dir. Friedrich Geiderer and is accessible year-round.

Starting point of the tour: Village square of Bad Schönau
Tour destination: Krumbach - Museum Village

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,57 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 59 m elevation gain
Descent: 7 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point462 m
Highest point516 m

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

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Description

“There is no path that leads only in one direction.” Along the Thoughts Path, you will find panels with short texts by the author Ernst Ferstl that invite you to pause and reflect.

Under the direction of OSR Director Friedrich Geiderer, the path was opened in 2008 as a project of HS Krumbach and the polytechnical school. Along the Zöbernbach, there is a paved walking path that leads within an hour from the village center of Bad Schönau to Krumbach. The destination is the museum village in Krumbach, where a local history museum has been set up in the former civic hospital. Those who want to refresh themselves after the hike can continue to the Gasthof Heissenberger and the Krumbacherhof. At the beginning of the hike, a detour to the inn Triad, known far beyond the local boundaries in Bad Schönau, is also possible. The creative and high-quality cuisine at Triad has already been recognized several times by Gault Millau and Falstaff - table reservation is recommended.

The path is cleared in winter and is therefore accessible all year round as well as suitable for cycling. Please still watch out for slippery spots! We recommend sturdy footwear and waterproof outdoor clothing.

Many regional routes of the Vienna Alpine arc also start and end in 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 adapted to 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 In Bad Schönau, the path starts at the village square in front of the community office. The “Thoughts Path” initially leads us along the bike path by the Zöbernbach to the sawmill and then continues over the old road to the museum village in Krumbach.Accessibility: The entire route is paved. Between the sawmill and Krumbach, the path crosses a street (partly with, partly without a sidewalk). Coming from Bad Schönau, there is an uphill stretch of about 200 m from Unterhaus; otherwise, the route has little ascent.
Parking Parking lot at the entrance to the community, opposite Hotel Geier.
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 Hauptstraße in Bad Schönau. Then 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 Hauptstraße. Then 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 Krumbach. The Krumbacherhof is bookable directly online. In Bad Schönau, Hotel Weber is recommended!

Recommended period

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Market municipality Krumbach, www.krumbach-noe.at +43 / 02647 / 42238