Circular Trail Ochenskogel

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Path number: K91

Starting place: 4563 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich

Destination: 4563 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich

duration: 4h 33m

length: 13,6 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 624m

Altitude difference (downhill): 624m

Lowest point: 455m

Highest point: 1.003m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

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

Short description:
Experience the romance of old castles and ruins

Recommended season:

March
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December

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Cultural/historical value

Description:
The circular hike leads past old castles and ruins along the wildly romantic Grabenweg to Atlpernstein Castle with a magnificent view over the Upper Kremstal.

The route continues to the Eustachius Cross, to the Marienkapelle chapel, along the Prälatenweg to the Josefswarte and along the Musikersteig trail back to the starting point.

Trail number: K91

Directions:
Those who love the romance of old castles and ruins will enjoy this hike.

The hiking trail leads past the Alpenbad to the wildly romantic Grabenweg, at the beginning of which is the "Zu Steinern" farm. Follow the K91 markings through the ditch up to Altpernstein Castle and enjoy the magnificent view over the Upper Kremstal from the castle terrace.

Above the castle, a path that is only somewhat steep at the beginning leads to the Eustachius Cross and the forest road takes you to the Marienkapelle chapel and a unique panoramic view of the Sengsen Mountains.

Via the "Prälatenweg" (prelates' path) you reach the Josefswarte, an optimal resting place.The narrow "Musikersteig" leads you back to the village with its cosy refreshment stops.

Tip:
Climate-friendly to the National Park Region - railway station Micheldorf in Oberösterreich: By train you can reach the starting point for this hike in about 1 hour from Linz and in about 2.5 hours from Vienna.