Winterwandern am Kirchschlager Schlossberg

The path starts at the parking lot next to the Hönig guesthouse and leads along the main square to the Raiffeisen bank, where it turns left into Mühlgasse and then continues to the left. Afterwards, the path follows the street course to a forest road. From there, it continues towards the castle ruins. At the next opportunity (before the castle), the path turns right (signposted "Waldlehrpfad"). At the end of the forest educational trail, a field is reached where the path goes downhill to the left. The last section leads to "Venedigstadt" and follows the road towards the town center back to the starting point.

Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140

Don't forget headgear and gloves, and in any case avoid hypothermia!

Attention, this winter hiking trail goes through the forest, is not cleared in snowy conditions and can have slippery spots. Use is at your own risk. Watch the early dusk and plan your tour particularly carefully. Also drink enough water in winter.

Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be an all-around beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore observe the following:

Preparation

Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your mountain experience and fitness. Inform yourself about the weather forecast beforehand. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly and quickly. Therefore, always start out accordingly equipped (e.g., rain protection). Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit en route are open. Inform someone about your choice of route and your planned return before you start.

More safety tips for your hike can be found here.

Coming from Vienna on the A2, take the Krumbach exit towards Hungary, then take the Krumbach junction. Follow the signs to Kirchschlag.

Coming from Graz, leave the A2 at the Aspang exit and drive towards Zöbern. Follow the signs to Kirchschlag.

From Vienna or Edlitz/Grimmenstein train station by bus to the Kirchschlag stop in the Bucklige Welt municipal office.

More info at oebb.at or vor.at.

Parking lot at the main square or for guests of the Hotel Post directly next to the guesthouse.

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 16:00 / Fri 08:30 - 13:00

Advent market at the castle ruins on the 2nd Advent weekend

The castle ruins and the fire tower can be visited freely – plan enough time and watch out for slippery spots!

In Kirchschlag there are still many small shops at the main square – perfect for strolling.

The rose garden is also very beautifully designed.

Places to eat:

Hotel Post / Hönig Wirt

Bräuhaus Kogelbauer guesthouse

Pürrer guesthouse

Café Winhofer

Café and Bistro Koll