--- title: Gemeinde Losenstein - Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001206/losenstein.html" description: Losenstein lies at the foot of the 1180 m high Schieferstein. The many valleys and ridges reduce the force of the wind and give the village a mild, pleasant climate. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Gemeinde Losenstein - Upper Austria Losenstein ============ Losenstein, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299421/E4C95C391DBDB7FAED5C7A3A265D96CF43D18E612A596991163231C0A1B6035D/losenstein-im-winter.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/274527/0B80EFF6F5080CBDA34B66BCDFC7D44D3DCE4FBB3E6B4880A0FB84E9EDAF3609/sebaldusweg-weg-der-wertschaetzung.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/262185/23E49E9366B4EEFA3909E63BA950A23E06B014A2275F09CF2A02126468FDCD7D/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Losenstein Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a snow-covered mountain landscape with a picturesque village in the valley. A striking church tower rises up amidst the buildings, forming the centre of the village. The river meandering through the settlement lends the scene a tranquil, natural character.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299421/E4C95C391DBDB7FAED5C7A3A265D96CF43D18E612A596991163231C0A1B6035D/losenstein-im-winter.jpg "© Gemeinde Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299421/E4C95C391DBDB7FAED5C7A3A265D96CF43D18E612A596991163231C0A1B6035D/losenstein-im-winter.jpg) Open copyright © Simon Blasl Close copyright [ ![View from the Kirchenberg - Losenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/274527/0B80EFF6F5080CBDA34B66BCDFC7D44D3DCE4FBB3E6B4880A0FB84E9EDAF3609/sebaldusweg-weg-der-wertschaetzung.jpg "© Simon Blasl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/274527/0B80EFF6F5080CBDA34B66BCDFC7D44D3DCE4FBB3E6B4880A0FB84E9EDAF3609/sebaldusweg-weg-der-wertschaetzung.jpg) Open copyright © Kulturverein Losenstein Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/262185/23E49E9366B4EEFA3909E63BA950A23E06B014A2275F09CF2A02126468FDCD7D/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg "© Kulturverein Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/262185/23E49E9366B4EEFA3909E63BA950A23E06B014A2275F09CF2A02126468FDCD7D/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Lukas Nagler Close copyright [ ![The picture shows the ruins of an old castle standing on a hill in a mountainous landscape with forests and meadows. The castle is partially dilapidated, but its imposing structures are still visible. A river or stream can be seen in the distance, meandering through the green surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299415/1D14995B517AA7F0D1DBBAC8C622E12D86A11760588321ABE3A2959F982C410A/burgruine-losenstein.jpg "© Lukas Nagler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299415/1D14995B517AA7F0D1DBBAC8C622E12D86A11760588321ABE3A2959F982C410A/burgruine-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Losenstein Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque landscape with a river flowing through a village. Wooded mountains rise up in the background. The village is characterised by traditional buildings, including a church tower. The scenery is idyllic and peaceful.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299416/DE57F2ACD4ECD6F612B41BC09B0610A6B49B89548364207581DB31AC77DA623F/gemeinde-losenstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299416/DE57F2ACD4ECD6F612B41BC09B0610A6B49B89548364207581DB31AC77DA623F/gemeinde-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Losenstein Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque mountain landscape with a village on the banks of a river. In the foreground you can see colourful houses with traditional architecture, surrounded by meadows and forests. In the background, impressive mountain peaks rise up and dominate the horizon.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299417/341FD6D82ECB2C2C2A9ED1E0EA755D043760A51422022FCAEBE1469ED1782F26/losenstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299417/341FD6D82ECB2C2C2A9ED1E0EA755D043760A51422022FCAEBE1469ED1782F26/losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Krug Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a medieval castle ruin perched on a hill. The mighty walls and towers protrude from the green landscape, surrounded by a river and meadows. An idyllic scene that conveys a romantic atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299418/47414C8E6EE2B687E063ECD81072A31EAEBE5A28CEB73F9CB3D816D99815D49D/burgruine-losenstein.jpg "© Krug") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299418/47414C8E6EE2B687E063ECD81072A31EAEBE5A28CEB73F9CB3D816D99815D49D/burgruine-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Hallenbad Losenstein Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a large hall with a large indoor pool in the centre. The architecture is modern with wooden beams and a blue roof. Around the pool there are several floors with shops and restaurants. The picture has an inviting and relaxing impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299419/D7B72163E44F1FF05628732203EEBA99CD91AF4CE54B7DD9FCA4494A6FA19BB2/ennstal-hallenbad-losenstein.jpg "© Hallenbad Losenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299419/D7B72163E44F1FF05628732203EEBA99CD91AF4CE54B7DD9FCA4494A6FA19BB2/ennstal-hallenbad-losenstein.jpg) Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a wooden building with a pitched roof, surrounded by green trees and flowers. People are sitting on the terrace, obviously having a cosy time.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299420/468895E43CAFAF21578271351C5E7B9D7673490A16F7897B33928748DECEF76F/anton-schosser-huette-losenstein.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299420/468895E43CAFAF21578271351C5E7B9D7673490A16F7897B33928748DECEF76F/anton-schosser-huette-losenstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Eisenstraße 45 4460 Losenstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Eisenstra%C3%9Fe%2045%2C%204460%20Losenstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Eisenstra%C3%9Fe%2045%2C%204460%20Losenstein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.9255806&lon=14.4331257&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Welcome to Losenstein. Experience nature in untouched beauty. Losenstein - A small and outstandingly beautiful holiday resort known as the "Pearl" of Ennstal Valley. Spend a very special winter holiday in the heart of nature. Hohe Dirn ski area boasts new ski trails, gently rolling slopes and forest ski runs. Winter sports fans will find everything their heart could possibly desire. Hohe Dirn Mountain Restaurant and Schosserhütte Alpine Refuge are perfect spots to take a relaxing rest. Small but nice, that's how Losenstein, the "pearl" of the Enns Valley, presents itself. A winter holiday that has more to offer than a short-term recreational experience. On the Hohe Dirn, a ski touring and snowshoe hiking area far away from the hustle and bustle awaits winter sports enthusiasts. The ÖAV-Schosserhütte is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. A visit to Losenstein is an unforgettable experience with curling or winter hikes through the snow-covered landscape. At any time of year you can relax in the modern indoor adventure pool. Numerous pre-Christmas events bring you closer to the culture and tradition of the region. In cosy inns you will be spoilt with culinary delicacies and regional specialities. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.615Inhabitants - 19 km²Area - 348 m ASLElevation - 47.93, 14.43GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Losenstein ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430001206/losenstein/unterkuenfte.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430001206/losenstein.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430001206/losenstein.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430001206/losenstein.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/einkaufen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/infrastruktur.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Rental ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001206/losenstein/verleihe.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Public transport:** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at [www.ooevv.at](http://www.ooevv.at) Stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Arrival by car:** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley The location of the accommodations can be seen on boards in the centre/next to the Reibnegger tobacconist's shop and at the railway station opposite the Blasl family inn. Top highlights ---------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Ennstal Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/243003/E914467296413A2E8E0D22738BB3FF12776FC3BDBD4ACCA5455268996D92F54D/variant-jpg.jpg "Mediendatei (© Copyright: TVB Ennstal)") Winter hike Sonnkogel Hohe Dirn ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008814/winter-hike-sonnkogel-hohe-dirn.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/242954/B09F1912A045E4388FE378256A50D59F38E5A397B2AFEC10D91F48F8FB146B0F/variant-jpg.jpg "Mediendatei (© Copyright: TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal)") Anton Schosser Hut-Losenstein-Buder ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002673/anton-schosser-hut-losenstein-buder.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Krug Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/366006/50F155AC331E882F2D0AE3165426F439572CDCF65121C75740AAF1A2824EBF9B/burgruine-losenstein.jpg "Burgruine Losenstein (© Copyright: Krug)") Losenstein castle ruins ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026649/losenstein-castle-ruins.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Sabrina Pumsleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/228012/8838F4260F57E1C7DFF19D2B9491A3DEEDA353D3C74D8B714C9B23375C74F2C2/mostbrunnen-mit-licht-und-liebeskreuz-losenstei.jpg "Mostbrunnen mit Licht- und Liebeskreuz – Losenstei (© Copyright: Sabrina Pumsleitner)") Cider fountain with light cross ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430028190/cider-fountain-with-light-cross.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Hallenbad Losenstein Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/202533/6833FC5EA24413C5C1FE150BD1B38472EB0E504A3975A5F4A0FB26FFE7878880/ennstal-hallenbad-losenstein.jpg "Ennstal-Hallenbad Losenstein (© Copyright: Hallenbad Losenstein)") Indoor swimming pool Losenstein ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203108/indoor-swimming-pool-losenstein.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Kulturverein Losenstein Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204540/98C10AD2F6BC7119E78EAC6740C4D9FF5270685F00A48923EAD5A6515BFB3802/nagelschmiedweg-brandstaetterhammer-losenstein.jpg "Nagelschmiedweg Brandstätterhammer - Losenstein (© Copyright: Kulturverein Losenstein)") Losenstein Blacksmith Museum ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400943/losenstein-blacksmith-museum.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Georg Blasl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/222691/C736173A1354F9B94DF374F490D6332A8F69218F8DE967312AF7FE568DAD0B86/klettergarten-burgfels-losenstein.jpg "Klettergarten Burgfels - Losenstein (© Copyright: Georg Blasl)") Burgfels Climbing Garden ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024227/burgfels-climbing-garden.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Losenstein Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/230774/E1174F890EF8888CEF7746D1F0CF48109A7B3D4E324F462ECD0CCCCA102441F5/abenteuerspielplatz-losenstein.jpg "Abenteuerspielplatz Losenstein (© Copyright: Gemeinde Losenstein)") Children's playground Losenstein ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430030183/children-s-playground-losenstein.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: klettern-im-ennstal.at Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/222689/463184C4100009B0B42995DD2B2A6E50EAF80541E74AD9BC523CC472EFEF7EC1/topos-blaslmauer-losenstein.jpg "Topos Blaslmauer - Losenstein (© Copyright: klettern-im-ennstal.at)") Blaslmauer Climbing Garden ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024226/blaslmauer-climbing-garden.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: www.klettern-im-ennstal.at Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/222828/E95757C36D3050E89E0D043D1E17468DE40AAFBDF9B4D6E772C9D3A71FAB4B45/klettergarten-pfennigstein-losenstein.jpg "Klettergarten Pfennigstein - Losenstein (© Copyright: www.klettern-im-ennstal.at)") Pfennigstein Climbing Garden ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024306/pfennigstein-climbing-garden.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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