Jungfernsteig / Grabnerstein

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 5,3 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 490 hm

Downhill 490 hm

Highest point 1844 m

A surprisingly varied via ferrata as part of the rewarding Grabnerstein traverse (1,847 m), the most beautiful flower mountain in Styria. Grabneralm – Admonterhaus – Grabnerstein – Grabneralm

The Jungfernsteig is an easy via ferrata that fits perfectly into the Grabnerstein circuit. It combines scenic diversity with alpine flair: flowering meadows, rocky passages, and airy sections with impressive views. Especially in spring, the Grabnerstein shows its full splendor as a mountain covered in flowers. The tour is suitable for sure-footed hikers looking for a challenge.

Topo at: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/jungfernsteig/

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More information

A9 Phyrnautobahn to exit Ardning/Admont and from there past Frauenberg, about 10 km to Admont. Via the B146 (Gesäuse Bundesstraße) from the west further into the Gesäuse. from Admont via the B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

Or via Leoben, Vordernberg and Eisenerz to Hieflau and from there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse. From Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

A1 Westautobahn to exit Ybbs and from there south through Scheibbs, Lunz am See, Göstling an der Ybbs and Palfau to Hieflau. From there via B146 in western direction to the Gesäuse, from Admont via B117 to the Buchauer Sattel (parking possibility).

Buchauer Sattel (subject to a fee)

From the Grabneralm, it takes us an hour to reach the Grabnertörl near the Admonterhaus, the turnoff to the “Jungfernsteig.” The trail crosses north-facing meadows and rocky terrain until it steepens in a gully. This is followed by exposed sections and a short traverse with beautiful views and an easy, varied route. After about an hour, we reach the summit of the Grabnerstein (1,847 m), the most beautiful flower mountain in Styria, which is particularly spectacular in spring when it is in full bloom.
Descent from the Grabnerstein to the Grabneralm in one hour.

Topo at: https://www.bergsteigen.com/touren/klettersteig/jungfernsteig/

Via ferrata set
Climbing harness
Rockfall helmet
Via ferrata gloves
Sturdy hiking boots or good trekking shoes
Hiking backpack
Water bottle
First aid kit including blister plasters
Hiking map and smartphone
Snacks
Sunglasses
Sunscreen

We should also be well prepared for changeable weather.

Packing your backpack correctly makes things much easier: pack heavy items first. Your water bottle should always be easily accessible in a side pocket. Everything you need frequently, such as sunglasses, your smartphone, or hiking map, should be packed on top.

Grabneralm 1395M

Shortly before the Grabnerstein - from Buchauer Sattel on trail 636 in 1.5 h - from Weng Kletzenberg, homestead Haranger via Bretterlechnerboden via trail 628 in 1.5 h t: +43 664 861 5474 www.grabneralm.at

Admont House 1723M

The view of Admont - from Buchauer Sattel on trail 636 via Grabneralm in 2.5 h - from Hall on trail 633 via Johannesbründl in 3 h - from Oberlaussa, Vorderzwiesel parking lot on trail 633 via Seeboden in 3.5 h t: +43 3613 35 52 www.alpenverein-admont.at/admonterhaus

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Gesäuse shared taxi

In the Gesäuse you are mobile even without your own car. A call to +43(0)3613/21 000-99 is all it takes: Within the operating hours (daily 08:00 - 20:00) you can get from May to October with the Gesäuse collective cab, vlg. Gseispur, to any destination in the Gesäuse, without any timetable or stops. Even a connection to the train stations Liezen, Selzthal and Kleinreifling is provided. Single trip per person € 9,50

Tourismusverband Gesäuse
Hauptstraße 35, 8911 Admont, Austria
t: +43 3613 2116010
Email: info@gesaeuse.at
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Via ferrata equipment can be rented from Vasold Sport in Liezen: https://www.sport-vasold.at/bergsport-vasold-liezen/verleih/