Hike Krumbach: Castle - Kraxenberg

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7,14 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 181 m elevation gain
Descent: 181 m elevation gain

The eight-kilometre hike leads from the Schlosswirtshaus Krumbach to the Kraxenberg in around 2 1/4 hours walking time.

Starting point of the tour: Schlosswirtshaus
Tour destination: Schlosswirtshaus

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7,14 km
Duration: 2:15 h
Ascent: 181 m elevation gain
Descent: 181 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point496 m
Highest point677 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The hike starts at the Schlosswirtshaus Krumbach inn. The hike up the Kraxenberg leads through the Hauswald forest, over the Lahmbach stream and past numerous farmhouses and "Edelbrände Kölbel". Over the ridge of the Kraxenberg you pass a chapel and can enjoy nature and the view. After the hike, you can stop for refreshments at the Schlosswirtshaus or look down to Krumbach. It takes less than an hour to walk to the Gasthof Heissenberger, Piri's Gasthaus or Krumbacherhof. If you have booked in advance, you can also indulge in culinary delights at the nearby Triad.

There are also many hiking options from the castle, for example on a regional route of the Weg am Wiener Alpenbogen - Arc of the Viennese Alps (trail).

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a completely beautiful and safe experience. Please note the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing your route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather report in advance. Weather in the mountains can change abruptly. Always set out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check if the huts and snack stations you want to visit are open. Inform someone about your route choice and planned return before you start.You can find more safety tips for your hike here.
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 snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description The starting point of the hike is the Schlosswirtshaus. From there, follow the violet markers. Turn right onto the Hauswald forest road and follow the Hauswald path. At the fork, turn right towards "Kraxenberg – Kölbel Edelbrände", continue to the stream, cross it, after about 200 meters cross the stream again and continue right towards "Kraxenberg Kölbel Edelbrände". Going up the forest path, you will reach an asphalt road above near the farmhouse "Mirtl". At the fork, turn left towards "Kölbel – Edelbrände". At the farmhouse, follow the signs on the right towards "Unterhaus". At the last farmhouse, where the asphalt ends, pass above the house and go straight along the field path until it goes down to the forest path. After the forest path, keep left at the field, down to the Zöberntal cycle path, turn right to Schloss Straße and then right up to the starting point Schlosswirtshaus, follow the violet and orange markers!
Parking Parking spaces available at Schlosswirtshaus.
Getting there From Vienna: Take the Südautobahn A2, exit Krumbach. Continue to Krumbach junction. Continue on Kirchschlager Str./B55. Turn right onto L137. Slight left onto Schlossstraße. Continue on Schloss Straße until Schlosswirtshaus Krumbach.From Graz: Take the Südautobahn A2, exit Aspang-Zöbern. Turn right onto L137. Continue on Kampichl and Hauptstraße. Hauptstraße turns left in Zöbern and becomes Austraße. Follow L137 to Unterhaus near Krumbach and turn sharply right onto Schlossstraße. Continue on Schloss Straße until Schlosswirtshaus Krumbach.
Public transport More information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Use the nearby Krumbacherhof also for an overnight stay!Further dining options are described under Description.

Recommended period

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: 16 Mar 2026