Gautschgrotten route

3:30 h
10.13 km
186 m
192 m
256 m
358 m
102 m
Start: Hohnstein market
Destination: Hohnstein market

Path under the walls

Route: Markt Hohnstein - Bärengarten - Halbenweg - Halbengrund - Gautschgrotte - Halbengrund - Kleiner Kuhstall - Räumigtweg - Neuer Brandweg - Brandstraße - Brand-Baude (Bergwirtschaft) - Brandstraße - Max-Jacob-Straße - Alte Brandstraße- Rathausstraße - Markt Hohnstein

Pavements

Street (3%)

Asphalt (10%)

Gravel (31%)

Trail (31%)

Path (25%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Jan
Feb
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Directions

Markt Hohnstein - Bärengarten - Halbenweg - Halbengrund - Gautschgrotte - Halbengrund - Kleiner Kuhstall - Räumigtweg - Neuer Brandweg - Brandstraße - Brand-Baude (mountain inn) - Brandstraße - Max-Jacob-Straße - Alte Brandstraße- Rathausstraße - Markt Hohnstein

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Onion-skin clothing and winter hiking boots
Backpack with hiking map, snacks, thermos flask with a warm drink, smartphone, flashlight, first aid kit
Hiking poles, ice goggles

Directions & Parking facilities

Hohnstein - Parking lot Eiche

Arrival and departure:
Hohnstein: Bus 235, Bus 236, Bus 237, Bus 264

Timetable information: www.vvo-online.de

Additional information

Winter refreshment open:

Burgcafé Burg Hohnstein (open daily)

Brand-Baude (open daily)

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit the Gautschgrotte!

Safety guidelines

The Gautschgrotten route is a red tour (moderately difficult, with slight inclines, possibly difficult in deep snow).