From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto

Hiking route from Station Greifenstein-Altenberg to Station Maria Gugging Lourdesgrotte

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 7,72 km
  • Ascent: 250 egm
  • Descent: 169 egm
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Lowest point: 171 m
  • Highest point:418 m
Features
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus
  • Suitable for families and children
  • Cultural/historical value

Details for: From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto

Brief description

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.

Description

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.

Starting point of the tour

Station Greifenstein-Altenberg

Destination point of the tour

Station Maria Gugging Lourdesgrotte

Route description From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto

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.

Parking

At the Greifenstein station
At the parking lot of the Lourdes Grotto

Arrival with public transport

Start point: by train or bus to the stop "Bahnhof Greifenstein"

End point: by bus to the stop "Ma. Gugging Lourdes Grotto"

More info/links

Verantwortlicher für den Inhalt dieser Tour
Wienerwald
Letzte Aktualisierung: 25.09.2023

Wienerwald Tourismus GmbH
Hautplatz 11, 3002 Purkersdorf
Tel.: 02231/62176
E-Mail: office@wienerwal.info
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Equipment

sturdy shoes, water, rain protection

Safety 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.

Map recommendations

https://www.wienerwald.info/prospekt-die-top-30-wanderungen

Author's tip

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Updated on: 04.11.2020

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