--- title: Ruttensteinweg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000350/ruttensteinweg.html" description: "Ruttensteinweg No. 95 - The Ruttenstein castle ruins are one of the mightiest fortified castles in Austria. The view from the well-preserved residential tower is magnificent and, in good weather, extends from the beautiful Mühlviertel hills to the Dachstein.Leaving the village and following the Große Naarn for a short distance, the route leads uphill via a narrow footbridge to the \"Hörzinghofer-Kreuz\". From there, the trail continues gently uphill towards the Ruttenstein ruins. In good weather, the well-preserved tower of the ruins offers a magnificent view far into the countryside. Now it's downhill. The way back leads through marvellous forests down to the power station on the Große Naarn. The route leads along the water back to Pierbach.More information about the castle: www.ruttenstein.at" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Ruttensteinweg Ruttensteinweg ================ **Path number:** Nr. 95 **Starting place:** 4282 Pierbach **Destination:** 4282 Pierbach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238864/C91E52BE23152EBA8C88E0E1A3412F5AFBC20CA998B89E1672C8CB5051EB1CBA/ruttenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238865/2F2344A27EDD04F7BF6F3F6FB8A416682A55AC0421738C0E152494D292F0C165/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238866/E52E5490CB445BCD105CAB17FD80ADEA6D3ABBFADFC7739A62FA874E2742338C/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Pierbach Close copyright [ ![Ruttenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238864/C91E52BE23152EBA8C88E0E1A3412F5AFBC20CA998B89E1672C8CB5051EB1CBA/ruttenstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Pierbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238864/C91E52BE23152EBA8C88E0E1A3412F5AFBC20CA998B89E1672C8CB5051EB1CBA/ruttenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan Close copyright [ ![Ruttenstein hiking trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238865/2F2344A27EDD04F7BF6F3F6FB8A416682A55AC0421738C0E152494D292F0C165/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238865/2F2344A27EDD04F7BF6F3F6FB8A416682A55AC0421738C0E152494D292F0C165/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan Close copyright [ ![Ruttenstein hiking trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238866/E52E5490CB445BCD105CAB17FD80ADEA6D3ABBFADFC7739A62FA874E2742338C/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238866/E52E5490CB445BCD105CAB17FD80ADEA6D3ABBFADFC7739A62FA874E2742338C/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan Close copyright [ ![Ruttenstein hiking trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238867/B1D5F8C6F54C4FCE41C3CF61331B4D1096E77BC4927B0E85F10689C24237AAEC/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm/Hawlan") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238867/B1D5F8C6F54C4FCE41C3CF61331B4D1096E77BC4927B0E85F10689C24237AAEC/wanderweg-ruttenstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route Possible accommodation Dorfstraße 22 4282 Pierbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dorfstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%204282%20Pierbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dorfstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%204282%20Pierbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:g_bfH{`ayA?t@cA`Bc@`Bu@Cw@\yEpFkAn@aAfBwEf@mAiDmAm@iCCu@vB_Az@E`A_@^_DpIcBlAaBFiDgAoD^kDe@w@Z[d@e@bCgGxGy@vCoAjA{@tCiC|Dk@~ASDuE{Fw@IoBx@kBnG_C~@gCFu@Uw@hAuA`As@zAFmAtAuC@y@[kAiA{@aEeAoAsBmBmHk@eAg@GqCx@w@Kq@w@s@yBBwAn@eBD{@i@_B?oCQKNu@qA_De@cGBy@tA}DBoBeB{JBuBUiBh@cCF{KUqA@qB{@mEyDoBgCFc@SsAuBGwAiBoAaB]gCHJ{DM_C}CuDV_FmAcLUk@_@MBrCe@~@S?y@sB?]`@zB`@Xl@s@DgDt@pAdApKW`FlCxC^fCSpCNhAvBWjAThCfBRvBj@|@v@ZhCGrC|Ar@z@j@lCC|CZlAQvADdHg@hC\dCExBbBjJNGLqBRm@lBsBhBx@`AbAxAd@@\a@W_Bb@cBWCZ~@jBtA`AB\y@`ANnB~AvCfAt@`@c@hCc@~AZhGKxAiAfGmIz@YbBf@`CoDz@HlAY|B^zBhDfCp@NtAzB}@nAmAxAr@DZb@JjBtDrBRv@SfAb@tAxClBpBpAAt@UnAoANJ`@jBAz@]jCs@vBhDiHjAgEfCiDv@OdCdAvApDdEo@dAeBvByAnCcDnCcAb@eBfA}AGmA&server=meta.tourdata.at) Ruttensteinweg No. 95 - The Ruttenstein castle ruins are one of the mightiest fortified castles in Austria. The view from the well-preserved residential tower is magnificent and, in good weather, extends from the beautiful Mühlviertel hills to the Dachstein. Leaving the village and following the Große Naarn for a short distance, the route leads uphill via a narrow footbridge to the "**Hörzinghofer-Kreuz**". From there, the trail continues gently uphill towards the Ruttenstein ruins. In good weather, the well-preserved tower of the ruins offers a magnificent view far into the countryside. Now it's downhill. The way back leads through marvellous forests down to the power station on the Große Naarn. The route leads along the water back to Pierbach. More information about the castle: [www.ruttenstein.at](http://www.ruttenstein.at) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** Nr. 95 **Starting place:** 4282 Pierbach **Destination:** 4282 Pierbach **duration:** 3h 0m **length:** 12,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 522m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 518m **Lowest point:** 493m **Highest point:** 757m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** The hiking trails start and finish at the car park in the centre of Pierbach. A large overview board provides comprehensive information. **Destination:** Car park in the centre of the municipality of Pierbach **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Ruttensteinweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000350&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Ruttensteinweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000350&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Ruttensteinweg") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ All year round [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Exit Linz, continue on Mühlkreis motorway/A7/E55 exit Mühlkreis motorway/A7/E55, continue on Mühlkreis motorway/A7/E55 exit Bad Zell, continue on Linzer Straße/B124 exit Bad Zell, continue on Auf der Au/B124 turn right onto Dorfstraße/B124 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for kids (3 - 14 Year) **Most economical season**- Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ruttensteinweg** Mühlviertler Alm Dorfstraße 22 4282 Pierbach Phone [ +43 7267 8255 ](tel:+4372678255) Fax machine +43 7267 8255 - 14 E-Mail [gemeinde@pierbach.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.pierbach.at](http://www.pierbach.at "New window") http://www.pierbach.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430000350) [To the website](http://www.pierbach.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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