Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg)

Path number: E73, E72, E72a, E72b, 467

Starting place: 4460 Losenstein

Destination: 4460 Losenstein

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Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

Short description:

Historically interesting circular hike from Losenstein through the Stiedelsbach on the Nagelschmiedweg to the Gschoad

Quality of experience: ***

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Properties:

Loop
Cultural/historical value

Description:

Starting from the Enns along the reservoir, uphill to the Gschoad there are interesting things to discover, views to enjoy, and for sure-footed summit climbers, a detour to the Steinernen Jäger and the Schieferstein is possible.

Hiking trails: Nagelschmiedweg, E73, E72b, 467, E72

Directions:

From the parking lot, the path leads down to the Enns, under the bridge at the reservoir into the Stiedelsbach and along the Nagelschmiedweg up the Stiedelsbach. Shortly before the Peilstein farmhouse, the path joins a forest and meadow trail and continues to the Gschoad. The return route follows 467, E72.

The E72 and b variant passes by the Miesriegel.

Tip:
Climate-friendly to the National Park region - Losenstein train station: By train, you are at the starting point for this hike in about 1 hour from Linz and approximately 3 hours from Vienna.Equipment:
No refreshment options along the route, so bring drinks and a snack if needed.Additional information:
With a total of 8 stations, the Nagelschmiedweg, featuring the Brandstätter Hammer and the Nail Smith Museum, immerses you in past times.

Tour and route information

Path number: E73, E72, E72a, E72b, 467

Starting place: 4460 Losenstein

Destination: 4460 Losenstein

duration: 3h 24m

length: 10,0 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 490m

Altitude difference (downhill): 489m

Lowest point: 350m

Highest point: 836m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

Starting point: Parking on the B115 opposite the pharmacy

Destination: Parking on the B115 opposite the pharmacy

further information:

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Along the trail

Bäckerei - Café - Hohlrieder Losenstein

Gasthof Blasl

Schieferstein 1206 m

Steinerner Jäger 1185 m

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

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

Stations and railway stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen.

Parking

Parking directly on the B115 opposite the pharmacy