Ruinenweg - Schrattenbach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,48 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 164 m elevation gain
Descent: 164 m elevation gain

A hike through the forest leads up to the romantic Schrattenstein ruins, where you have a wonderful view of Schrattenbach, the terrain and the Hohe Wand.

Starting point of the tour: Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich
Tour destination: Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3,48 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 164 m elevation gain
Descent: 164 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point485 m
Highest point649 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The path to the castle once led, as it still does today, from the Rotte Schrattenbach up into the forest, through a narrow gorge to the former castle meadow, which has now unfortunately been afforested with spruce trees. From here you can already see the mighty castle walls. Many parts of the former castle, such as gates with wooden bridges, walls, moat, bear or wolf kennels, castle courtyards, stables, storerooms, tower room and castle chapel can still be seen today. On the mountain side of the courtyard, opposite the gate, there is a small cave. This was obviously extended by human hands a long time ago.

Curious hikers can explore the old buildings and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. The castle is surrounded by woods and a steep slope with a via ferrata. You can enjoy a wonderful view of the tranquil valley where Schrattenbach lies and the mountain panorama of Gelände and the Hohe Wand. Numerous hikes are also possible from the ruins in the direction of Grünbach or Würflach. After the castle experience, it's time to head back down to the Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich for refreshments.

safety instructions Your hikes in the Vienna Alps should be a thoroughly beautiful and safe experience. Please therefore consider the following:PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it matches your experience and fitness. Check the weather forecast in advance. Weather in the mountains can change quickly and unexpectedly. Always start equipped accordingly (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack bars you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before setting off.
Equipment Always take suitable maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes appropriate for the route, take sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description From the Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich, keep right and walk past the wildlife enclosure up the unpaved hollow path. Follow the signs to the Schrattenstein ruin. From the ruin, a narrow path and a short descent through a deep hollow lead down to Greith, where you stay always to the left on the road and return to the starting point.
Getting there From Vienna: A2 exit Wr. Neustadt West - turn left towards Puchberg/Schneeberg - after about 20 km you reach Grunbach/Schneeberg - turn left in the center towards SchrattenbachFrom Graz: S6 exit Neunkirchen - B26 to Neunkirchen – turn left towards Puchberg/Schneeberg then immediately right towards Willendorf/Wurflach - after about 15 km you reach Grunbach/Schneeberg - turn left in the center towards Schrattenbach
Public transport Take the regional train from Wr. Neustadt main station towards Puchberg am Schneeberg. Get off at the Grunbach am Schneeberg stop. From there, about a 40-minute walk to the Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich. Buses also run to Grunbach am Schneeberg and, on weekdays, to Schrattenbach.Further information at www.oebb.at or www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Combine your hike with an overnight stay at the Alpen-Aktiv-Landgasthof "Zur Schubertlinde"!

Recommended period

Gasthaus zum alten Schlossteich, www.gasthaus-schlossteich.at

Municipality of Schrattenbach, www.schrattenbach.at

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026