Krummbachstein – Mariensteig Trail loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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Krummbachstein – Mariensteig Trail loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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Krummbachstein – Mariensteig Trail loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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17.4km

1,090m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

View of the Rax

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From Payerbach, this viewpoint offers a particularly beautiful view of the Rax and the Rax-Schneeberg massif, with wooded hills and the valley forming an atmospheric backdrop. On a clear day, …

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3.11 km

Mariensteig Trail

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A breathtaking walk!

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3.44 km

Narrow

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The Mariensteig leads through the Eng in the Höllental and runs partly narrow and exposed along the rock faces. Steel cables secure the steeper passages, yet surefootedness and a head …

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3.86 km

Wooden weir in the Eng

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Reconstructed wooden giant in the Eng, an area in the Lower Austrian market town of Reichenau an der Rax. A wooden giant in the Eng first appears in documents in …

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6.18 km

Knofeleben Mountain Hut

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The Knofeleben mountain hut is located at 1,250 meters above sea level between Rax and Schneeberg and is a traditional hut in a quiet forest setting. It serves as a …

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7.16 km

View of the Hochschwab Mountains

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Just enjoy the perfect view

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7.65 km

In addition to the view, the artful summit cross on the Krummbachstein is particularly beautiful. This 1,602 meter high peak rises right next to the Schneeberg.

The modern Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben …

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10.0 km

Alpleck

Mountain Pass

13.3 km

Mariensteig Trail

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A narrow path leads up past rocks, a wire rope provides additional safety.

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17.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.56 km

2.22 km

1.77 km

339 m

125 m

Surfaces

7.19 km

4.12 km

2.35 km

1.78 km

1.38 km

439 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

2°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

June 7, 2025,Payerbach-Knofelebenhütte-Krumbachstein-Payerbach

On the descent between 1500m and 1350m there is a forest, don't pass it!

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January 7, 2023,#522 Krummbachstein (Reichenau, Mariensteig, Knofeleben, Krummbachstein^, Alpleck)

hats off

From Reichenau marked on the Mariensteig through the Eng up and at the restored wooden giant left further up to Knofeleben.
After the nearby Schneeberg once again presents itself with a proud hat, the goal - the Krummbachstein is hidden under the brim of the hat, i.e. cloud.
Shortly after reaching the summit, however, the hat is kindly …

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