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title: In the footsteps of the Black Counts
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description: "Short description:Idyllic circular route along the Rinnerberger Brook into the Valley of the Black CountsQuality of experience: ***Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueSuitable for strollers"
date: 2017-02-22
modified: 2026-03-18
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# In the footsteps of the Black Counts
In the footsteps of the Black Counts
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**Path number:** Themenweg
**Starting place:** 4592 Grünburg
**Destination:** 4592 Grünburg
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Circular route
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr
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**Short description:**
Idyllic circular route along the Rinnerberger Brook into the Valley of the Black Counts
**Quality of experience:** ***
**Recommended season:**
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
**Properties:**
- Loop
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Suitable for strollers
**Description:**
At Leonstein Castle, the idyllic circular route branches off into the Valley of the Black Counts. Along the Rinnerberger Brook, you gradually enter the deeply carved valley. Beautiful manor houses, smithy and servant houses, and the impressive landscape are waiting to be discovered.
**Directions:**
At Leonstein Castle, the idyllic circular route branches off into the Valley of the Black Counts. Along the Rinnerberger Brook, you gradually enter the deeply carved valley. Beautiful manor houses, smithy and servant houses, and the impressive landscape are waiting to be discovered. There is plenty to observe.
Special feature: Open-air museum Schmiedleithen and guided hikes
**Tip:**
The path is especially attractive for our little ones: while continuously walking along the brook, you pass by sheep, ducks, turkeys, horses, fish, goats, and even peacocks. There is plenty to observe.
[ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails)
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**Path number:** Themenweg
**Starting place:** 4592 Grünburg
**Destination:** 4592 Grünburg
**duration:** 1h 12m
**length:** 4,1 km
**Altitude difference (uphill):** 140m
**Altitude difference (downhill):** 140m
**Lowest point:** 380m
**Highest point:** 442m
**difficulty:** easy
**condition:** easy
**panoramic view:** Individual Views
**Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other
**Starting point:** Grünburg/Leonstein Castle
**Destination:** Grünburg/Leonstein Castle
**further information:** - Circular route
**Details - hiking**- themed path
[   ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "In the footsteps of the Black Counts")
[ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke)
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Burgruine Leonstein
Fliegenfischen am Steyr Fluss in Molln und Leonstein
Fliegenfischen am Steyr Fluss in Leonstein
Abschnitt vom Kraftwerk Agonitz bis zum Kinderheim Schloss Leonstein. Die Steyr zählt zu Europas wenigen Gewässern mit Trinkwasserqualität!
Fischerkarten erhältlich bei Hr. Russmann, Tel.. +43(0)699/1109 9241
Mit dem Auto: A 9 Abfahrt Klaus - Molln - Leonstein
oder aus Richtung Steyr auf B 122 kommend in Sierning auf B 140 abbiegen und über Grünburg nach Leonstein fahren.
**Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel:**
Das Steyrtal wird durch die Buslinien 452 (Rohr-Bad Hall-Steinbach a. d. Steyr) und 433 (Steyr-Molln-Kirchdorf) erschlossen.
Details unter [www.ooevv.at](https://www.ooevv.at/)
**Anreise mit dem PKW:**
Von Westen: A1 Ausfahrt Sattledt > über Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Osten: A1 Ausfahrt Haag > Steyr > B140 ins Steyrtal
Von Norden: A3 Passau > Wels > A9 Ausfahrt Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
Von Süden: A9 Ausfahrt Klaus > ins Steyrtal
Reiterhof Moar im Baumgarten
Eine Ranch, Cowboays und viele Angebote rund ums Reiten erwarten Sie beim Reiterhof Moar im Baumgarten. Spätestens ab 16 Uhr sind aber alle Gäste in der Jausenstation - im Saloon - herzlich willkommen.
Kleinigkeiten zur Jause wie das "Moar-Weckerl" oder eine Bauernjause gibt es immer.
Auf Anmeldung (ab 4 Personen) können Sie in der Moar-Hütte Köstlichkeiten wie Ripperl,
gemischtes Pfandl, Spieße, Schweinsbraten, Putenschnitzel mit Schwammerlsauce, Schnitzel, Grillplatte etc. genießen.
Dieses Angebot wird häufig für Weihnachtsfeiern, Geburtstagsfeiern oder Klassentreffen genutzt. Aber auch ohne besonderen Anlass können Sie es sich mit Freunden oder der Familie bei einem guten Essen im Westernsaloon gemütlich machen. Nach dem Essen wird der Hausschnaps "Moarli" empfohlen, der nach einer guten Mahlzeit nicht fehlen darf.
Schloss Leonstein
Schloss Leonstein, Leonsteinerstraße, Hambaum, Grünburg, Kirchdorf, Oberösterreich, 4592, Austria
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[ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise)
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**Accessibility / arrival****Getting there**
From the west: A1 exit Sattledt > via Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach an der Steyr
From the east: A1 exit Haag > Steyr > B140 into the Steyr valley
From the north: A3 Passau > Wels > A9 exit Sattledt > Kremsmünster > Bad Hall > Steinbach
From the south: A9 exit Klaus > into the Steyr valley
**Public Transit**
The Steyrtal is served by bus lines 452 (Rohr-Bad Hall-Steinbach a. d. Steyr) and 433 (Steyr-Molln-Kirchdorf).
Details at [www.ooevv.at](http://www.ooevv.at)
With the Steyrtal Museum Railway www.steyrtalbahn.at
**Parking**
Grünburg/Parking lots at Leonstein Castle
[ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung)
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- All weather
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for pushchairs
- Suitable for families
**Most economical season**- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
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Please get in touch for more information.
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**In the footsteps of the Black Counts**
Alpenland Tourismus GmbH
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr
Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290)
E-Mail [reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at](#mailto)
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