L3 Grillenparz-Trail
4400 Steyr
Varied circular route with rewarding views of the local mountain of Kirchdorf
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
Circular route of approximately 11 kilometers and about 550 meters of elevation gain with ever-changing path sections, starting from Kirchdorf train station with rewarding views and an inviting resting bench at the summit of Grillenparz
Directions:After starting at Kirchdorf train station, you go straight ahead first to the Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Hospital, behind which lies the named destination of this route, the Grillenparz, also locally called Grillparz. Before the hospital, turn right and the warm-up continues through narrow side streets of Kirchdorf before turning left into the city park after the indoor pool and elementary school. After the park, ascending a bit steeper, turn right before a distinctive left curve at the border between Kirchdorf and Micheldorf into Groileitenweg (signpost "Oberschlierbach 6km").
After a few houses, you leave the asphalt and reach a wide forest or forestry path. Shortly afterward at a junction, follow the left, narrower path further through the forest that leads to a meadow area with a view opening towards Altpernstein Castle. Then it continues flat again on a side street before you reach a narrow meadow path beside a small brook behind a house. After a short flat section on the road, the path turns left, well-signed towards Grillenparz and Schlierbach. Here begins one of the most beautiful sections of this round with a great view into the Kremstal, to the opposite Kremsmauer, and the Totes Gebirge beyond. On a rooty forest trail, you reach the highest point of the route and can look forward to the following short downhill through the forest.
Make sure to take time for a short detour to the Traunstein viewpoint bench. At the end of the path, you reach a small settlement. After crossing the road leading from Kirchdorf to Oberschlierbach, there is first an uphill, then flat, longer asphalt section. Near a transmission mast, the "Grillparz parking lot" is signposted, where you can already spot the distinctive summit tree. Once you enter the forest, follow some steep steps and a path through the forest on the left towards the summit. The last meters of elevation go over a meadow, where you reach the 842-meter-high Grill(en)parz with an inviting bench and larch tree, on the backside of which a summit book box is mounted. To the north, the view stretches far over the central area to the Mühlviertel, often recognizing the industrial chimneys of Linz.
For the return to the starting point, briefly take the ascent path again but turn right at the forest edge towards Kirchdorf. The trail runs nicely through the forest, first moderate, then quite steep for a section, and finally leads into Scherleitenstraße. Past the upscale restaurant Scherleiten (which unfortunately only cooks for closed groups of 10 or more people), a short section on asphalt is run, followed by another forest section. After this forest, you already have a good view of the approaching town of Kirchdorf. The path goes over several switchbacks past a farm through a settlement and shortly later reaches the hospital, from where you go straight back to the train station.
Equipment:The required equipment always depends on the specific route and weather conditions. Regarding food: this is very individual, and it is advisable to have more rather than less when it comes to equipment and provisions. A 5 km round in the valley requires less than a challenging route in the mountains. The weather can change quickly, and if you are not constantly moving or need to take a break, warm clothing is very important.
We have a general checklist here for you:
- Weather-appropriate running clothes for the respective season – weather forecast – region – altitude. These include, among others:
* a waterproof rain jacket
* waterproof rain pants suitable for running
* gloves and warm headwear (cap/headband/neck gaiter)
* sunglasses + sunscreen + headwear for very warm days - Trail running shoes
- Water bottles, soft flasks, or hydration bladder with enough liquid for the respective route (possibly also salt tablets/magnesium)
- Snacks for an energy boost in between: energy bars, gels, chocolate, trail mix,
- Running backpack: ideally a trail running vest / a trail running backpack or a waist belt for shorter routes.
- Dry pack: to keep your valuables or change of clothes dry (optionally a small trash bag)
- Emergency blanket
- Small first aid kit. An Israeli bandage is, in my opinion, highly recommended: it is a one-handed wound and pressure dressing. Details can be found here.
- Emergency whistle (often integrated into trail backpacks)
- Mobile phone
- Map material (online and/or offline)
- E-Card or insurance card
- Some cash
- Crampons/spikes: these can be very beneficial in winter and icy conditions.
- Folding poles for trail running
- Headlamp
This trail was run for us by Werner Ramsebner
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Ticketautomat beim Abgang zur Unterführung
- Umfeld barrierefrei
- Hebelift (Mo bis So gegen Anmeldung)
- Barrierefreies WC
- Bahhofsgebäude, Bahnsteig und Zugang zum Bahnsteig ist für mobilitätseingeschränkte Personen in der Praxis nicht oder nur sehr erschwert möglich; sehbehinderte Personen benötigen Hilfe
- Auto- und Fahrradabstellplätze
Weitere Services:
- ÖBB - Fahrplanauskunft (Scotty)
- ÖBB - SCOTTY mobil
- ÖBB - Streckeninformation (Infos über aktuelle Betriebsstörungen)
- ÖBB - Baustelleninformation (geplante Baustellen / Schienenersatzverkehre)
- Fahrplanbilder (im pdf-Format zum downloaden)
- Bahnhofsinformationen (Alle Infos zu Bahnhöfen/Haltestellen und Verkaufsstellen.)
Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel:
Anreise mit der Pyhrnbahn, Haltestellen gibt es in Schlierbach, Kirchdorf/Krems und Micheldorf
Details unter www.ooevv.at
Anreise mit dem PKW:
Von Wien/Salzburg/Linz: A1 Autobahnausfahrt Sattledt > A9 Autobahnausfahrt Inzersdorf > ins Kremstal
Von Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A9 Autobahnausfahrt Inzserdorf > ins Kremstal
Von Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > Abfahrt Klaus > ins Kremstal
Als Evangelische Pfarrgemeinde Kirchdorf geht es uns nicht um unser Kirchengebäude, sondern um die Hauptsache – und das ist die zentrale Person des christlichen Glaubens: JESUS CHRISTUS. Deshalb ist der Name unserer Kirche in Kirchdorf „Zum guten Hirten“ (Joh.10) ein Hinweis auf IHN. Weil ER uns so wichtig ist, und weil für uns nichts lohnender ist als die persönliche Beziehung mit Jesus zu leben und weiterzugeben, gibt es in unserer Kirche:
- Abwechslungsreiche Gottesdienste, in denen die Erwachsenen immer neue Entdeckungen machen können.
- KiGo – ein spezieller Kindergottesdienst für 3- bis 12- Jährige parallel zum Gottesdienst. Hier lernen die Kinder die biblische Botschaft & SEINE Wahrheiten kennen.
- Den Jugendkreis – da solltest du rein schauen, wenn du Teenie bist! Für Action & Tiefgang sorgen die Leiter.
- In Hauskreisen pflegen wir Gemeinschaft und lesen gemeinsam in Gottes Wort.
- Die Seniorenrunden im Gemeindesaal oder Altersheim sind immer eine frohe Gemeinschaft.
Wer zwischendurch Abwechslung sucht: Wir haben eine eigene öffentliche Bücherei. Allein deswegen lohnt es sich schon zu kommen. Nach den Gottesdiensten ist oft ein regelrechter Ansturm auf Bücher, Spiele und DVDs, die man sich hier ausleihen kann.
Direkt an der B 138 in Kirchdorf gelegen
Evangelische Kirche A.B. „Zum guten Hirten“
4560 Kirchdorf/Krems, Steiermärkerstraße 26
Geschichte:
An der Stelle des heutigen Schlosses stand noch zu Beginn des 18. Jahrhunderts ein Bauernhof, der Hanfelderhof. Urkundlich erwähnt wird die Hube bereits 1228. Sie war ein Lehen des Stiftes Spital am Pyhrn. 1340 saß hier als Lehensnehmer Christian von Hanvelden, der zum niederen Adel zählte. 1457 gehörte der Hof Lienhart Haiden und etwas später Konrad von Hurnheim. Der Urbaramtmann Hanns Hauser, der den Hanfelderhof vom frühen 17. Jahrhundert an besaß, erreichte 1645 die Anerkennung des bisher bäuerlichen Besitzes als Adelssitz. Er verkaufte ihn aber bereits zwei Jahre später an Michael Perger. Von diesen gelangte er 1665 an den Pfleger der Herrschaft Alt-Pernstein. Als er 1689 starb, vermachte er den Hanfelderhof dem Stift Kremsmünster, dem auch Alt-Pernstein gehörte. Da es dem Pfleger ohnehin bereits auf der alten Burg zu ungemütlich geworden war, wurde der Amtssitz hierher verlegt. Der Hanfelderhof wurde nun Pfleghof genannt. In den Jahren 1715 bis 1718 wurde dieser zum heutigen Schloss ausgebaut. Architekt war Jakob Prandtauer. Erst ab dieser Zeit kam der Name Neu-Pernstein auf. Später war hier der Sitz des Distriktkommissariats und des Steuerbezirkes. Die Nebengebäude entstanden zwischen 1771 und 1774. Damals war das Schloss an Prinz Windischgraetz verpachtet. 1920 wurde es sogar an dessen Familie verkauft, kam aber 1930 wieder an das Stift Kremsmünster zurück. Das Schloss gehört heute der Stadtgemeinde Kirchdorf an der Krems und wird als Landesmusikschule genutzt.
Gratis Billardschulungen für Interessierte auf Anfrage.
Oberhalb der M.A.D.ness Disc Straubinger
Parkplätze in kurzer Entfernung genügend vorhanden
Hinweis:
In der Disco „Mad.ness Disc“ Strau können Events (Geburtstagsfeiern, …) ab 50 Personen gebucht werden.
Die Disco ist 2025 am Samstag 02.08.2025 und Freitag 19.12.2025 geöffnet.
Im Zentrum von Kirchdorf.
Einfahrt über Hauptplatz zum Kirchenplatz.
Wenig Parkplätze in der Nähe
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 53229 - 0
E-Mail info@360alpenland.com
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
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