Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 14: Gföhl - Senftenberg

Trekking trail from Gföhl, main square to Senftenberg, municipal office

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Elevation profile

17,06 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Route: 17,06 km
  • Ascent: 459 egm
  • Descent: 778 egm
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Lowest point: 244 m
  • Highest point:620 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops

Details for: Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 14: Gföhl - Senftenberg

Brief description

Hiking sportily from one landmark to the next: The stage Gföhl – Senftenberg is full of sights worth seeing that want to be explored dynamically.

Description

The route from Gföhl to Senftenberg is especially worthwhile for sporty enthusiastic hikers. On this route, romantic natural scenery and impressive landmarks are explored dynamically. At the starting point of the hike, a first stop at the baroque parish church of St. Andreas is already worthwhile. Then it goes on quiet forest paths over Kühlberg past impressive rock formations into the Kremstal. The rock pulpit “Secret Court” is especially worth a stop. The stage leads directly over the villages of Untermeisling and Obermeisling to the destination Senftenberg. At the end of the route, a trip to the landmark of the wine town, the Senftenberg castle ruins, is recommended. The fantastic view from the ruins over the picturesque Kremstal perfectly rounds off the remarkable hiking route.

Starting point of the tour

Gföhl, main square

Destination point of the tour

Senftenberg, municipal office

Route description Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 14: Gföhl - Senftenberg

From the main square, head south through Kirchengasse, Kühlberggasse to Kleinkühnberggasse, which we then follow uphill. Past the playground, the end of the settlement is soon reached, a short stretch still on Feldstraße and we are already in the shady forest. Mostly through the forest, we reach Untermeisling. Before that, it is recommended to take a detour to the viewpoint in front of Kühlberg. From Untermeisling to Obermeisling, we have to walk on the state road. From Obermeisling, “peace returns”. For hours, it goes through the forest, over the beautiful rocky pulpit “Secret Court” until we reach the Kremstal. Through the settlement area, we reach the Nuhr health center and shortly thereafter the municipal office.

Directions

From Vienna: via S5 to Krems and B 37 to Gföhl

From the west: A1 and S33, B37 to Gföhl

Parking

Gföhl, Feldgasse parking lot

Gföhl is accessible by train and bus.

ÖBB timetable query

Transport region Eastern region VOR timetable query

Equipment Hiking bootsBackpackWeatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection)HeadgearSun protectionSufficient provisions (water, snack)Hiking map long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile route planner Safety information

Please observe the following tips and notes so that your hiking holiday becomes a nice experience:

Stay on the marked paths and wear mountain/hiking boots.Please do not leave your rubbish on the trailCarry sufficient provisions (water/snack) with youTake the hiking map with you or use the free hiking appRespect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals

 Walking/using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Map recommendations

Hiking map long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau

Author's tip

High above the village towers the Senftenberg castle ruins in the Kremstal. It is the landmark of the idyllic wine village of the same name and offers a wonderful view of the wine terraces where the typical primary rock Riesling grows. There is much to explore at the castle ruins, and many stories revolve around the centuries-old structure.

With the online Heurigen calendar you can find out which Heurigen is open!

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