Polsterer Kogel

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Tour-Details

Path number: 9 und 9a

Starting place: 4595 Waldneukirchen

Destination: 4595 Waldneukirchen

duration: 2h 30m

length: 8,0 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 298m

Altitude difference (downhill): 298m

Lowest point: 343m

Highest point: 642m

difficulty: easy

condition: easy

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

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

Short description:
Walkable family hike all year round with gentle gradients.

Quality of experience: **

Recommended season:

January
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Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Summit route

Description:
From Museum Railway Steyrtal (parking) over the Steyr bridge and up the hill via Pieslwang. Return 100 m along the same path and then turn left to a chapel and continue through the forest to Ternberger Straße and along the Laurabach back to the village and the starting point.

Trail number: 9, 9a

Directions:
From the Museum Railway Steyrtal (car park), walk over the bridge and turn left towards Pieslwang. At the turnoff to Pension Bichler, walk up the hill through an orchard to the Gsöllhof farm.

Now turn right uphill along the road (approx. 2.5 km). Follow the signs through the next orchard up the hill, at the farmhouse keep to the right along the road to the "Polsterer Kogel - Polsterer Kreuz" vantage point - wonderful panoramic view!

Return 100 m along the same path and then turn left (signposted) to a chapel and continue through the forest to the Ternberger Straße. Turn right along this road for about 100 m, then turn left and walk along the Laurabach stream back into the village and over the bridge to the starting point.

Tip:
No gastronomy along the way, so bring drinks and a snack if needed.