recommended route
From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto
Hiking trail
· Vienna Woods
· Open
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Die Kernzone des BPWWPhoto: Matthäus Herout, Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH / G.Waiss
A nice, family-friendly hike, the highlights of which include Greifenstein Castle (not accessible) and the Lourdes grotto. The route is suitable for families, but not for pushchairs. The short stretch from Greifenstein railway station to the start of the hiking route on Hadersfelderstrasse runs along a main road, and the footpath is narrow. The initially rather unattractive connection to the railway station is followed by a fantastic hiking trail.
Open
easy
Distance 7.7 km
3:30 h
250 m
169 m
418 m
171 m
Tip/Fun-Fact: The highlight of this route is the Lourdes grotto, which was built in the 1920s as a replica of the famous Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes in France, and has been a popular pilgrimage site ever since.
Author’s recommendation
Rest points
Updated on: 04.11.2020
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
418 m
Lowest point
171 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.6 km
Dirt road
0 km
Forested/wild trail
4.7 km
Path
1.6 km
Road
0.8 km
Rest stops
Der WaldhofSafety information
Trotz sorgfältigster Recherche kann es bei den Strecken zu unvorhergesehenen kurz-, mittel- oder gar längerfristigen Sperren (z.B. wegen forstlicher Sperrgebiete durch Grundbesitzer) kommen. Von uns empfohlene Parkmöglichkeiten können teils privat oder gebührenpflichtig sein – bitte auf die Beschilderung vor Ort achten. Manche Wege können abschnittsweise oder zur Gänze durch gebührenpflichtige Betriebe/Gebiete führen (z.B. Naturparke oder Klammen). Darauf wird aber in der Regel explizit in der Beschreibung hingewiesen. Alle Angaben erfolgen ohne Gewähr und die Benützung der Wege erfolgt auf eigene Gefahr. Etwaige Wegesperren sowie Hinweise von Jagd- und Grundbesitzer sind zu beachten.Tips and hints
Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hautplatz 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Tel.: 02231/62176
E-Mail: office@wienerwal.info
Webseite: www.wienerwald.info
Start
Station Greifenstein-Altenberg (173 m)
Coordinates:
DD
48.344648, 16.239913
DMS
48°20'40.7"N 16°14'23.7"E
UTM
33U 591873 5355350
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Destination
Station Maria Gugging Lourdesgrotte
Turn-by-turn directions
We will start at Greifenstein-Altenberg railway station, and then head towards Höflein an der Donau, before turning right onto Hadersfelderstrasse. We will then follow the green signs to “Burg Greifenstein” (Greifenstein Castle) and “Hadersfeld Glockenturm” (Hadersfeld Clock Tower). At the fire station, we will turn right, and then left onto the red hiking route (heading towards the Tempelbergwarte lookout tower). Back on the road, we will follow the signs for “Hadersfeld Glockenturm” and then turn left onto Schlossgasse. Next, we will follow the yellow signs for “Lourdesgrotte via Binder Jockl” (Lourdes grotto via Binder Jockl). On Schotterstrasse, we will make a left turn (not a sharp turn) and head past the Lourdes grotto before following the road to the bus station.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival with public transportStart point: by train or bus to the stop "Bahnhof Greifenstein"
End point: by bus to the stop "Ma. Gugging Lourdes Grotto"
Parking
At the Greifenstein stationAt the parking lot of the Lourdes Grotto
Coordinates
DD
48.344648, 16.239913
DMS
48°20'40.7"N 16°14'23.7"E
UTM
33U 591873 5355350
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
https://www.wienerwald.info/prospekt-die-top-30-wanderungen
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Equipment
sturdy shoes, water, rain protectionStatus
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
7.7 km
Duration
3:30 h
Ascent
250 m
Descent
169 m
Highest point
418 m
Lowest point
171 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
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Maps and trails
- 6 Waypoints
- 6 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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