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Dürrenschöberl

Accessible by public transport

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 19,0 km

Time 8:00 h

Uphill 1224 hm

Downhill 1416 hm

Highest point 1736 m

We hike along trail no. 651 from Schloss Röthelstein via Hubereck and Spießkogel to the Dürrenschöberl – a stunning panoramic peak overlooking the Enns Valley and surrounding mountain ranges.

The Dürrenschöberl is a true insider tip for those who enjoy long hikes and breathtaking views. From the parking area at Schloss Röthelstein, we follow well-marked trail no. 651 along forest roads to Hubereck. From there, the route becomes more alpine: we ascend via a forest path to Spießkogel and continue along the ridge through high moorland to the summit of Dürrenschöberl (1,778 m). The panoramic view stretches across the Gesäuse, Haller Mauern, and Rottenmanner Tauern. A summit panorama disk helps identify the surrounding peaks. The descent follows either the same route or trail no. 652 to Frauenberg/Ardning. This alternative is steeper at first but offers scenic variety. To avoid a long walk back along the road, it’s worth parking a second car in Frauenberg.

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From Graz: Variant 1: A9 Pyhrnautobahn - exit Liezen - country road towards Admont - roundabout on the right - through the village - towards Kaiserau - after the Moosbrugger sawmill up on the right - destination: Röthelstein Castle.

Option 2: Motorway - exit Trieben - over the Kaiserau mountain - after driving over the Kaiserau there is a sign "JUFA Schloss Röthelstein" - left over the bridge - destination: Röthelstein Castle

From Salzburg:A10 Tauern motorway - exit Radstadt - direction Schladming - continue to Liezen - from Liezen on the main road towards Admont - turn right at the roundabout - through the town - direction Kaiserau - after the Moosbrugger sawmill turn right uphill - destination: Röthelstein Castle

We begin at the parking area near Schloss Röthelstein and follow trail no. 651, which initially leads along well-maintained forest roads to Hubereck. From there, we continue on a marked forest path up to Spießkogel. The final section follows the ridge through high moorland to the summit of Dürrenschöberl. The descent can be made via the same route or via trail no. 652 to Frauenberg/Ardning. This alternative is slightly steeper at the beginning but easy to navigate. The entire tour leads over gravel paths, forest trails, meadows, and alpine terrain, offering magnificent views throughout.

Tip: Mountain mass in July

Park a 2 car shuttle in Frauenberg!

Bus von Liezen nach Admont

Röthelstein Castle car park

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