Mountain hikes Ehrenberg Castle Ruins

Ehenbichl / Lechtal Alps
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.0 km
Duration: 1:45 h

Hike from Waldrast uphill to the historic Ehrenberg Castle Ruins in the Ehrenberg Castle Ensemble.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.0 km
  • Duration: 1:45 h
  • Elevation uphill:237 hm
  • Elevation downhill:235 hm
Highest point1,098 m

Starting point

Waldrastlift car park

Finishing point

Waldrastlift car park
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Hiking trail, gravel path

Equipment

Hiking boots, hiking backpack, hiking poles, functional clothing, waterproof clothing, sun protection (sun cream, sunglasses and a hat), first aid kit, hiking map (printed or digital), mobile phone, plenty of water and food.
Equipment should always be adapted to the season, weather conditions and personal experience.
Source: TVB Naturparkregion Reutte

Description

Starting from the parking lot at the Waldrast, the gravel path leads east up to the Ehrenberg Castle World. The hermitage is reached after a steep climb. The museum "on the knight's trail" is ideal for a first break. Passing the valley station of the EhrenbergLiner, the final ascent towards the Ehrenberg castle ruins begins. On the gravel path it goes up through the forest and past the bridge portal of the highline179. Once at the top you can visit the historic ruin and enjoy a breathtaking view over Reutte. Those who want to experience the "view with a thrill" can now cross the 400 meter long highline179 - the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world in Tibet style. The same path then leads back into the valley.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take regional buses 2, 110 or 120 to the “Ehenbichl Abzw Krankenhaus” stop. Alternatively, buses on route 150 to “Reutte Abzw. Ehrenberger Klause” or route 9 to “Ehrenberg Besucherzentrum” provide alternative starting points for the hiking trail. Timetables and bus stops can be found at www.vvt.at.
    Alternative option: RegioFlink on-demand shuttle – the flexible mobility service provided by VVT

  • Parking

    The Reutte Nature Park Region can be reached by car as well as by public transport: Arrival & Mobility
    Parking: Waldrastlift car park (free of charge) 

Weather

Today

cloudy
7°C/2°C
70%0.4l5 km/h

Sun

mainly clear
8°C/1°C
35%0.4l5 km/h

Mon

cloudy
10°C/0°C
80%10.7l5 km/h

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