Mountain hikes Walk to Weißenstein Castle

Matrei in Osttirol / Granatspitze Group
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.9 km
Duration: 1:15 h

An easy walk to the 900-year-old Weißenstein Castle

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.9 km
  • Duration: 1:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:110 hm
  • Elevation downhill:110 hm
Highest point1,048 m

Starting point

Rauterplatz

Finishing point

Rauterplatz
  • Fitness level 1 / 6
  • Technique 1 / 6

Features

  • Suitable for families
  • suitable for pushchairs

Best time of year

  • January
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Trail condition

Asphalt & Gravel

Equipment

Basic equipmentformountainhikingincludessturdy hiking bootswith a goodtread, a 30-35 literbackpack, and functionalclothingbased on thelayeringprinciple, includingsufficient spare clothes. Essential itemsare rain, cold, and sunprotection, adequatefluids and food, aswellas a first-aid kit and a charged mobile phone. A mapor a GPS devicesupportsorientation. 

The informationservesas a guideline and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe planned route, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs. 

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

The walk starts at Rauterplatz and follows the Proßeggweg to the junction below the castle. From there, a wide path (suitable for pushchairs) leads into the beautiful castle grounds. Along the way, you’ll find oversized metal animal sculptures created by a local artist. The castle grounds themselves are a lovely place to linger, with their ancient trees and stunning views of the Tauern region. The return journey follows the same route as the outward journey.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Bus stop Matrei i. O. Korberplatz

  • Parking

    Felbertauernstraße to Matrei i. O. (Korberplatz)


    Car park Korberplatz

Weather

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