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Hiking tour Starting from Rathausplatz Grimmenstein
The trail to the Kulmriegelspitze is a short extension of the G1a castle trail
The trail to the Kulmriegelspitze is a short extension of the G1a castle trail
The trail leads along forest paths over the Grimmensteiner Kulmriegel. You can take a short break at the Mariengrotte grotto and continue to Grimmenstein Castle, where you can stop off at the castle tavern. Continuing on, there is then a branch path to the top of the Kulmriegel, the local mountain of the municipality of Grimmenstein. Return along the castle path via the Eben and the Kunstgraben back to the starting point.
Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a fully enjoyable and safe experience. Please take note of the following:
Preparation
Make sure that the route you choose matches your mountain experience and your fitness level. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly. Therefore, always start properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).
Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your chosen route and your planned return before setting off.
You can find more safety tips for your hike here.
Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted 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
Signposted with G1 (Kulmriegelweg) - G1a (Castle Path) - G1c (Path to the Peak)
Starting from Rathausplatz, follow Schulgasse to the Kunstgraben junction. Here turn left uphill to the bridge, then take the path into the forest to the right towards the grotto. Pass the grotto and before the Grün settlement, turn left towards the castle. Pass the castle and just before the Eben settlement turn left into the Kunstgraben. From here, it goes downhill back to Schulgasse and to Rathausplatz.
Parking is possible at Edlitz-Grimmenstein train station.
Access via the A2, exit Grimmenstein, possible.
More information is available at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Rest at the Mariengrotto
Grimmenstein Castle - dining and castle tours from spring to autumn on weekends
Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00
Letzte Änderung: 20 May 2026
