Sonnbergweg in Gaflenz
4400 Steyr
Cozy path on natural ground along the slope above the market with a beautiful view over the Gaflenz valley
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- Round trip
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
The hiking trail in the town center of Gaflenz was created by kindergarten children. At the beginning of the walk, hikers are greeted by Dr. Zirbel, the forest animal doctor, who guards a wooden box next to him containing the stories of the dwarfs. Every visitor is welcome to borrow these and return them to their place. On the way back, you can choose to take the same path or a walk through the town center of Gaflenz.
A special feature is the Sonnberg dwarf forest, which was created by kindergarten children. At the beginning of the walk, hikers are greeted by Dr. Zirbel, the forest animal doctor, who guards a wooden box next to him containing the stories of the dwarfs. Every visitor is welcome to borrow these and return them to their place. On the way back, you can choose to take the same path or a walk through the town center of Gaflenz.Tip:
Climate-friendly to the National Park region - Gaflenz train station: By train, you can reach the starting point for this hike in about 2 hours from Linz and about 2.5 hours from Vienna.
Paths covering:
further information:
- Board possible
Getting there
From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley
From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley
From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley
From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal Valley
Public Transit
The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen.
Details at www.ooevv.at
Railway Stations are located in Steyr, Garsten, Lahrndorf, Dürnbach, Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen.
Parking
Gaflenz/town center
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for families
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 53229 - 0
E-Mail reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
