Offenburg ruin

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,9 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 490 hm

Downhill 490 hm

Highest point 1274 m

The Offenburg ruins are located west of Pöls on a foothill of the Ederkogel, which stretches south towards the Pölstal valley. Use the tour to escape from everyday life.

Hiking...With respect for wildlife and the environment!

In the Pölstal, we are particularly concerned about the preservation of unspoiled nature. So that the pleasure of the people does not become a problem for wild animals and nature, it requires consideration measures.

For the sake of nature and the environment, correct behavior in the mountains is the top priority for the hiking enthusiast.

- Use the designated parking areas

- Do not block access roads and please respect local driving regulations

- Observe information boards at the starting points and stick to the recommended marked routes

- Avoid approaching wildlife

Best season

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More information

The Pöls elementary school is located right in the center of Pöls. The tour starts from there.
You can park in front of and next to the Pöls elementary school.

From the elementary school, the path leads towards Offenburger Straße and on to Oberkurzheim. Continue along a dirt road and turn right at the fork to reach the Offenburg ruins. The remains of this historic site are a fascinating testimony to times gone by. After passing the ruins, continue along the trail to the former Schachmoar farm, where you turn left. The forest road finally leads you back to the starting point of this picturesque hike.

The Offenburg ruins tell silent stories of days long gone, while the Schachmoar farm inspires the imagination with its rustic beauty and touch of nostalgia. The forest road offers a pleasant way back, surrounded by dense greenery and the soothing rustle of the trees.

This route is not just a walk through nature, but also a journey into the past. A perfect excursion for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

blockieren Sie bitte keine Zufahrten und beobachten Sie lokale Fahrverbote.

Basic rules for hikers in the Pölstal...

Check your personal condition before every mountain tour and estimate your strength correctly. The length of your tour will depend on this. Plan each tour carefully. Pay close attention to the necessary equipment, make sure you have enough provisions and check the local weather forecast. Inform acquaintances about your hiking destination, as well as the planned return time, if necessary. Always stay on the marked trails. Always close fences and pasture gates. Watch out for falling rocks and do not kick any rocks yourself. Doing so will endanger other hikers. In case of bad weather, sudden indisposition or other difficulties, do not take risks and turn back in time. Avoid approaching wild animals. - Observe from a distance. Keep dogs on a leash. Use designated parking areas, please do not block access roads, and observe local driving restrictions.

What do I need when hiking?

The equipment is depending on the difficulty, location and duration of the hiking route,

as well as according to your own needs: