Hiking Tour: “Krummbachstein” from “Gloggnitz” via “Knofeleben”

Scenic route starting from the train station of Gloggnitz up to Knofeleben via the Mariensteig. The tour then continues to the peak of Krummbachstein offering a stunning view towards Schneeberg. Following the trail westwards leads then to Bodenwiese and the Waldburgangerhütte. On the descent back to Gloggniz, a detour to the viewing point of Hochberg is strongly recommended.

Scenic route from Gloggnitz to Krummbachstein via Knofeleben offering a stunning view towards Schneeberg

The tour starts at the train station Gloggnitz and first uses the Mariensteig to hike up to the Knofeleben hut. After a well-deserved break, the tour then follows the small but scenic trail up to Krummbachstein. The peak offers a stunning view towards Schneeberg, the famous Salamander cog railway and the Elisabeth Kirche. Following the trail westwards leads then to the Bodenwiese and the Waldburgangerhütte that invites for a second break before the final descent. On the descent back to Gloggnitz via the Waldburgangerweg, a detour to the viewing point of Hochberg is strongly recommended.
 

Tour Description

00:00 Start at the train station Gloggnitz (GPS: 47.677230, 15.945125), go through the tunnel below the tracks northwards and follow the red-marked trail by turning left at the first possibility.
00:10 Follow the (red marked) street westwards.
00:20 Continue following the forest road but keep left (follow the red marked trail).
00:50 Continue the ascent by using the Mariensteig. The slightly exposed parts are well protected using iron cables.
01:10 At the crossing, keep left and now follow the yellow marked trail towards Knofeleben.
01:55 Turn left and continue following the yellow marked trail towards Knofeleben.
02:00 Well deserved break ( ) at Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben.
03:00 Continue following the trail northwestwards towards Krummbachstein (see signposts).
03:10 At the crossing, keep right and follow the scenic trail up to Krummbachstein (see signpost).
04:05 Enjoy the awesome and scenic view from the top of Krummbachstein, obviously best enjoyed with a self-brought refreshment ().
04:35 Continue following the yellow marked trail Schiblsteig now eastwards, first passing by the Naturfreundehütte (not serviced!).
04:45 At the crossing, turn right and continue following the yellow marked trail.
05:05 At the crossing at Alpeck, keep right and follow the forest road southeastwards.
05:20 Stay on the forest road (do not turn into the red-marked trail!) and follow the trail which merges after the next corner with the blue-marked route eastwards.
05:30 At the crossing, turn right and continue following the forest road southeastwards towards Waldburgangerhütte.
05:45 When reaching the mountain pasture, keep right and follow the trail through it southwards.
06:10 Well deserved break ( ) at the Waldburgangerhütte.
06:40 Follow the trail southwestwards and descend towards Payerbach (see signpost).
06:45 At the crossing, keep right and follow the trail down to Payerbach.
06:58 Cross the street (first keep right and then turn left into the marked trail) and continue descending towards Jubiläumsaussicht.
07:00 Recommended detour: Follow the red marked trail towards Jubiläumsaussicht.
07:05 Enjoy the amazing and scenic view from Jubiläumsaussicht, best enjoyed with a self-brought refreshment ().
07:15 Follow the trail back to the crossing and then keep right and descend back to Payerbach via the blue marked trail.
07:35 At the crossing, keep left and follow the blue marked trail back to Payerbach.
07:45 Turn sharp left and then follow the blue-marked trail back to the train station.
07:55 Back at the train station Payerbach, end of the tour.
General Tour Data

Area: Wiener Alpen, Lower Austria, Austria
Distance: 20km
Ascent: 1164m (3h 30min)
Descent: 1164m (2h 40min)
Highest Pt: 1603m
Lowest Pt: 492m
Duration: 6h 00min (without breaks)
8h 00min (with breaks)
Stop/Rest: Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben (1250m)
Waldburgangerhütte (1182m)
Equipment: Comfortable hiking shoes
Backpack with standard hiking equipment
Snacks and plenty of water
2x Gipfelbier (
Sun & Weather protection
Camera

 

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2022-05-28 09:15

Weather: Sunny, perfect
Participants: Stefan, Robert
Activity: Strava
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