Arrival by public transport
Virgen Church
Virgen Junction, Obermauern
If only you knew what's in store for you here! Flowers at the Gottschaunalm, mountain meadows on the descent to the Schmidleralm, and colorfully decorated balconies at Alpine Pastures and Mountain Huts.
A moderately difficult stage of the Virgental Sonnseitenweg trail with some altitude, but featuring picturesque paths through an enchanting larch and spruce forest and sweeping views across the Virgental valley. A first highlight is the Rabenstein ruins, offering views of Virgen and the imposing Ochsenbug; afterward, the beautifully laid-out Rabenstein Trail takes hikers on a delightful journey through the hillside landscape. Magnificent flowers at the Gottschaunalm and blooming mountain meadows create an atmospheric alpine setting.
The second stage begins at the Zedlach parking lot. Follow Trail No. 42, and after a while you’ll reach a fork in the trail. From there, follow the signpost toward Obersonnberg. The Hiking Trail, which winds through an enchanting larch and spruce forest, leads you to the road to the Lahntaleralm. Once you arrive at the Rabenstein ruins, a wonderful view opens up of the village of Virgen and the summit of the imposing “Ochsenbug,” formerly known as “Kristallkopf.” From here, the trail continues at a leisurely pace along the beautifully landscaped Rabensteinweg. Finally, you’ll reach the Gottschaunalm, adorned with magnificent flowers. Blooming mountain meadows await you on the descent via the Schmidleralm to the Nilljochhütte.
Virgen Church
Virgen Junction, Obermauern
Marin Parking Lot
Zedlach Parking Lot
