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Johnsbach shadow side path

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 5,9 km
Time 1:30 h
Uphill 132 hm
Downhill 132 hm
Highest point 864 m
A relaxed walk alongside the Johnsbach stream – perfect for families, leisure hikers and everyone who prefers to enjoy nature at an easy pace.
This easy and family-friendly hike takes us from the GH Donnerwirt along the gently babbling Johnsbach stream to the Kölblwirt. Gentle ascents, plenty of opportunities to take in the scenery and magnificent views of the Ödstein and the Admonter Reichenstein make this tour a relaxed nature experience with a rewarding stop for refreshments.

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

More information

Über B146 und L743 nach Johnsbach.
Starting at the entrance to Johnsbach village near the Donnerwirt, we follow the village road for a few metres before soon turning right onto a pleasant path that runs alongside the Johnsbach stream. At first, the trail climbs gently, then winds its way comfortably through the entire high valley. Along the way, there are repeated beautiful views of the Ödstein and the Admonter Reichenstein. At the Kölblwirt, we return to the village road. After a leisurely break at the Kölblwirt, we head back to our starting point at the Donnerwirt.
Also visit the historic mountaineers' cemetery near the Donnerwirt! Cool off at the natural Kneipp facility along the way!
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Car park at Gasthof Donnerwirt or Gasthof Kölblwirt
Gesäuse Tourism Association
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Austria
t: +43 3613 2116010
www.gesaeuse.at
Email: info@gesaeuse.at

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What the weather will be like Admont (635m)

Today, 26.06.2026

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