Kulmriegel round Grimmenstein

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 9,54 km
Duration: 2:55 h
Ascent: 297 m elevation gain
Descent: 297 m elevation gain

Circular hiking trail over Grimmenstein's local mountain, the Kulmriegel

Starting point of the tour: Town hall square Grimmenstein
Tour destination: Town hall square Grimmenstein

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 9,54 km
Duration: 2:55 h
Ascent: 297 m elevation gain
Descent: 297 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point402 m
Highest point695 m

Round tour
Nice views
Accessibility by train and bus

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Circular hiking trail over Grimmenstein's local mountain, the Kulmriegel

The trail leads along forest paths over the Grimmensteiner Kulmriegel. You can take a short break at the Mariengrotte grotto, then continue to the Maierhöfen hut on the Eben with views as far as the Türkensturz, Schneeberg, the Rosalia mountains and the Vienna Basin. You then return via the Kunstgraben.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly enjoyable and safe experience. Please observe the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and your fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Always set off properly equipped accordingly (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your choice of route and your planned return before you set off.More safety tips for your hike can be found here.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take 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 Signposted with G1Starting from the town hall square, follow the Schulgasse up to the Kunstgraben junction. Here, turn left uphill to the bridge, then take the path right into the forest towards the grotto. Pass the grotto to the Grüb settlement and continue along the Burgweg to the Maierhöfen settlement. Through the cherry avenue with magnificent views past the fire station. Over the Eben settlement and the Kunstgraben, then return up the Schulgasse back to the town hall square.
Parking Parking available directly in the town at the town hall square or otherwise at Edlitz-Grimmenstein station (route can also start from here)
Getting there Exit the South Motorway A2 at Grimmenstein exit, then turn left into the town center
Public transport Regular (express) trains and buses stop at Edlitz-Grimmenstein station
Editor’s tip Rest station at the Mariengrotto

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