--- title: Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002331/ruin-scharnstein-circular-hiking-trail.html" description: Ruin Scharnstein - hike history date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail ========================================== **Path number:** 9 **Starting place:** 4644 Scharnstein **Destination:** 4644 Scharnstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242560/EB84472578BD6C12EAAF2A9B2712CE00A4594531B4823FF5593467F8ABF3A83F/ruine-scharnstein-foto-monika-loeff.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242561/F92F30339CCAF7085DFF9C9D5D4BC117777BD340DFD101F07A6A5925D387FE3B/ruine-scharnstein-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff Close copyright [ ![Scharnstein ruins in the Almtal valley, excursion destination with a fantastic panoramic view over Scharnstein and the Almtal valley, photo Monika Löff](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242560/EB84472578BD6C12EAAF2A9B2712CE00A4594531B4823FF5593467F8ABF3A83F/ruine-scharnstein-foto-monika-loeff.jpg "© WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242560/EB84472578BD6C12EAAF2A9B2712CE00A4594531B4823FF5593467F8ABF3A83F/ruine-scharnstein-foto-monika-loeff.jpg) © Open copyright © singlewandern.at Close copyright [ ![Ruine Scharnstein im Winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242561/F92F30339CCAF7085DFF9C9D5D4BC117777BD340DFD101F07A6A5925D387FE3B/ruine-scharnstein-im-winter.jpg "© singlewandern.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242561/F92F30339CCAF7085DFF9C9D5D4BC117777BD340DFD101F07A6A5925D387FE3B/ruine-scharnstein-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. Circular route Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "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:_`jcHaeetAVwBtAgCx@mAdBuAzAoBh@oBf@aDnAoBtAuA`@s@~@sAl@mA`@mAl@OxBwBZ?`DqC`GiJvH_GlEIItHeAtEoCnBiAvBNnFr@~Eg@tEkDeBmD_BiCz@m@vBOfFhAzNg@`O[?sDkHeD_NeAqCkB~BmDiCyCbHqArDyDBED?E&server=meta.tourdata.at) Ruin Scharnstein - hike history This beautiful vantage point can either be reached via approx. 260 steps, passing by the "Wagner" chapel built into the rocks or more conveniently via a forest road, but also via a meadow and forest path. A detour to the middle tower (view of Scharnstein, Bräumauer) is also worthwhile. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 9 **Starting place:** 4644 Scharnstein **Destination:** 4644 Scharnstein **duration:** 1h 25m **length:** 3,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 215m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 210m **Lowest point:** 487m **Highest point:** 675m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002331&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002331&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Ruin Scharnstein - circular hiking trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203795/EB84472578BD6C12EAAF2A9B2712CE00A4594531B4823FF5593467F8ABF3A83F/ruine-scharnstein-waldraum.jpg "Ruine Scharnstein - Waldraum (© Copyright: WALDraum-TVB-Traunsee-Almtal-Foto-Monika Löff)") ruin of Scharnstein in the Almtal valley ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400436/ruin-of-scharnstein-in-the-almtal-valley.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl-Heinz Ruber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206208/32320D7F9396CBD1FC8E0DF5BE0D53215D5CE913C8628485A97E7CC5C8EA65FB/sensenmuseum-geyerhammer.jpg "SENSENMUSEUM GEYERHAMMER (© Copyright: TVB Traunsee-Almtal/Karl-Heinz Ruber)") Scythe Museum Geyerhammer ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402081/scythe-museum-geyerhammer.html) 1. 2. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****How to get to the Almtal (to Scharnstein im Almtal): We recommend that you travel by public transport! by train:** from Wels train station with the Almtalbahn (line 153) to Grünau im Almtal; Numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the Westbahn line (line 101), Scharnstein-Mühldorf stop **by bus:** OÖVV bus line 533 Almsee - Grünau - Gmunden - Halstelle Scharnstein town center OÖVV bus line 480 Scharnstein - Pettenbach - Kirchdorf - bus stop Scharnstein Almbrücke Take the [**Traunstein Taxi Route 70**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/anreise-nahverkehr/traunstein-taxi/artikel/detail/3589/route-70-scharnstein.html) from Scharnstein or Vorchdorf via Pettenbach to the B Almbrücke stop, at least 1 hour in advance by calling the taxi office on 050-422 1691 or ordering from the otaxi app. **By walking:** From the center or the Scharntein-Mühldorf train station in the Almtal, you can comfortably hike the described paths to the ruins! **by bicycle:** On the **Almtalradweg R11** via Viechtwang to Scharnstein, down the mountain to the Almbrücke on the B120, turn right before the bridge and push your bike over the footbridge over the Alm, then follow Tießenbachstraße to the upper parking lot, from there walk to the ruins Scharnstein **by car:** Motorway A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A9 - exit Ried / Tr. as well as Inntal motorway A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A9 - exit Ried / Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - turn right before the Almbrücke and follow the parking lot signs West motorway A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - Gmunden - Scharnstein in the direction of Pettenbach, turn left after the Almbrücke and follow the parking lot signs The nearest airports are Linz-Hörsching, 55 km and Salzburg, 80 km **Parking**- Parking space: 6 **Parking fees**Parking fees From the parking lot after Haus Tießenbach 43 there is now a driving ban, with the exception of cyclists! Please use the signposted parking spaces at Museum Geyerhammer! [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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