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Bike & Hike Trautenfels Castle – Tressenstein

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 30,6 km

Time 5:30 h

Uphill 715 hm

Downhill 715 hm

Highest point 1192 m

Varied Bike & Hike tour from Trautenfels Castle to the Tressenstein with a scenic hike.

This Bike & Hike tour starts in Irdning and leads via Schlattham, past Lake Putterersee and over the Hohenberg on varied terrain to Stainach.

At the Fish Restaurant Schlossteichstüberl, the bike can be parked and charged. From there, the hike starts via the Grimminghütte up to the Tressenstein with impressive views.

The return route leads via Bleiberg back to Irdning.

Bike total: 01:35 h, 22.5 km, 183 m elevation gain
Hike total: 03:55 h, 8.1 km, 525 m elevation gain

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More information

Turn off the B320 at Trautenfels or Wörschach and follow the signs towards the Irdning town center.

A free parking area is located directly opposite the starting point at the tourism office.
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A free parking area is located directly opposite the starting point at the tourism office.
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Start at the Irdning tourist information office and first ride west towards Aigen. In Schlattham, turn left and ride past Lake Putterersee. At the campsite, there is the option to ride the Eichschacherl Trail – an easy trail suitable for beginners.

Then continue towards Ketten and climb uphill over the Hohenberg. Afterwards, descend down to the Enns, where you join the Enns Cycle Path and follow it east. Cross the bridge on the right to Stainach and ride through the village towards Trautenfels.

At the fish restaurant Schlossteichstüberl, park and charge your bike. From here, the hike starts via the Grimminghütte up to the Tressenstein. The return follows the same route back to the hiking starting point.

After the hike, continue by bike, turn right shortly after the railway crossing and follow the path. Cross the Öblarnerstraße and ride via Bleiberg back to the Irdning tourist information office.

Stay Safe on Your Bike & Hike
Weather conditions in the mountains can change quickly. Thunderstorms, wind, fog and sudden temperature drops are serious hazards. Plan your tour realistically and don’t overestimate your abilities.

In case of thunderstorms: Avoid summits, ridgelines and isolated trees.

Emergency numbers:
140 – Mountain Rescue
112 – European emergency number

Recommended equipment:
Helmet, suitable bike and hiking clothing, sturdy shoes, sufficient water.
Always lock your bike.

There are E-bike charging stations along the route (see map/elevation profile) – bring your charger.

For via ferrata routes: Via ferrata set, helmet, appropriate footwear.

A vistit at the Castle Trautenfels is a totally worth it.
Hiking: From Trautenfels, easy tours to the Grimminghütte or the Tressenstein are recommended.
E-bike: There are charging options along the route and at the Bike & Hike station – details can be found in the map and elevation profil

With the bus 940/941 to the busstop ,,Busbahnhof Irdning''. There is also the start point.

The next trainstation is far away 5 kilometres.

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