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The Kasberg - Almrunde - the hiking destination in Grünau im Almtal

  • Suitable for families
  • Suitable for kids (all ages)
  • Flatly
  • Possible accommodation

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Starting place: 4645 Grünau im Almtal
Destination: 4645 Grünau im Almtal

duration: 4h 0m
length: 8,0 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 450m
Altitude difference (downhill): 450m

Lowest point: 1.050m
Highest point: 1.600m
difficulty: easy
condition: medium
panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:
Gravel, Hiking trail

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High path along particularly beautiful panoramic views - 1150 to 1600 m
The "Kasberg - Almrunde" leads from the Hochberghaus starting point (cozy mountain inn at 1200 m, easily accessible via the 6 km long asphalted mountain road Farrenau - (a private road, for which a usage fee of € 12, - per car applies) - to the Farrenaualm - Sepp Huber hut to the Regenkar and Spitzplaneck summit - to the Kasbergalm and around the Kasbergalm lake back to the Hochberghaus.

Panoramic views from the Almtal to the Mühlviertel - to the Salzkammergut to the Bavarian Alps - to the Almsee and Totes Gebirge - to the Dachstein Glacier and in the east to the Kasberg summit and Kremsmauer to the Ennstal Alps.

The special:
There are 10 rest areas on rustic logs along the Almrunde. Described panorama pictures are mounted in areas with the most beautiful views. From around mid-June to mid-September you will meet pasture cattle, who enjoy the alpine summer and ensure green, blooming alpine meadows and the best sowing for the big game (deer and chamois).
The culmination of the Kasbergalm tour is a stop at the Bergasthof Hochberghaus. There are the famous Almpfandl and Almschmankerl from the alpine farmers in a cozy atmosphere.
Starting point: Hochberghaus inn
Destination: Hochberghaus inn

further information:
  • Flatly
  • Possible accommodation
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

How to get to Grünau im Almtal:

We recommend that you travel by public transport!
by train: from Wels station with the Almtalbahn (line 153) to Grünau im Almtal;
Numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the western railway line (line 101)
by bus: OÖVV bus line 533 Almsee - Grünau - Gmunden
Bus train information

Call Traunstein Taxi Route 60 from Grünau station to the Hochberghaus stop, at least 1 hour in advance at the telephone number 050-422 1691 or order from the otaxi app.

by walking: from the center or the train station of Grünau im Almtal in direction Sportplatz, from there on hiking path 431 over the Irrer Alm up to the Hochberghaus and on to the Kasbergalm circuit!

by car:
Westautobahn A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A9 - exit Ried / Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau
Westautobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - Gmunden - Scharnstein - Grünau
Inntal Autobahn A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A9 - exit Ried / Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau
From the center of Grünau, follow Schindlbachstrasse to the junction to mountain road "Bergstrasse Farrenau" to Hochberghaus / Kasberg
The mountain road is open for you from beginning of May til 26th of October!
The road usage fee is € 10.00 per car
in coins at the barriers (or to pay directly at the Hochberghaus)

With the Salzkammergut Card and when paying in the Hochberghaus, 25% discount on the road usage fee!


The nearest airports are Linz-Hörsching, 55 km and Salzburg, 80 km




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  • Parking space: 20
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General price information

Information about the mountain road Farrenau - the private road to the hiking area Kasberg to the Hochberghaus:
Road use fee Bergstrasse Farrenau € 12 / car
Take a ticket to start up at the barrier system at the machine.
Payment of road use fee:
Before returning, pay for the ticket in the Hochberghaus or at the Grillwald sales car - you will receive a coin for the trip!
OR when leaving the Bergstraße at the automatic barrier machine € 12, - only possible with euro coins (€ 1 / € 2)!

  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for schools
  • Suitable for kids (all ages)
  • Suitable for seniors
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for children
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.


The Kasberg - Almrunde - the hiking destination in Grünau im Almtal
Tourismusverband Traunsee-Almtal / Büro Almtal
Im Dorf 17
4645 Grünau im Almtal

Phone +43 7616 8268
Fax machine +43 7616 8895
E-Mail almtal@traunsee-almtal.at
Web www.traunsee-almtal.at
Web www.hochberghaus.at/
https://www.traunsee-almtal.at
https://www.hochberghaus.at/

We speak the following languages

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English

 Interactive elevation profile

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4645 Grünau im Almtal
Destination: 4645 Grünau im Almtal

duration: 4h 0m
length: 8,0 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 450m
Altitude difference (downhill): 450m

Lowest point: 1.050m
Highest point: 1.600m
difficulty: easy
condition: medium
panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:
Gravel, Hiking trail

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