--- title: Paltenbach - Forsthub url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002424/paltenbach-forsthub.html" description: "Short description:A wonderful circular hike through a quiet forest valley, but with short steep ascents.Quality of experience: **Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Paltenbach - Forsthub Paltenbach - Forsthub ======================= **Path number:** 404/409 **Starting place:** 4591 Molln **Destination:** 4591 Molln ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/405035/A6552313F7C522538C7D12327D366DDD8157F49DAD2BB0142AA499842AC957B5/variant-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Steyrtal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/405035/A6552313F7C522538C7D12327D366DDD8157F49DAD2BB0142AA499842AC957B5/variant-jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Steyrtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/405035/A6552313F7C522538C7D12327D366DDD8157F49DAD2BB0142AA499842AC957B5/variant-jpg.jpg) Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "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:}{ccHq_tuAJo@VyAb@x@d@r@@@b@n@`@h@f@l@d@n@p@bAv@zAXp@Nh@XdAZ`Ah@nAf@x@^h@MqAc@w@_@iA_@iAQeASeAOaBAuA?mA?S?Y@gAB[NIn@Mn@Gp@GRu@h@s@Vi@Dc@Xk@b@_A\k@r@w@f@q@T]XY\Y\Ua@w@a@w@y@g@i@a@k@q@e@q@U_@y@aBU_@[]Q[@q@\]f@e@d@{@\{@^{@j@o@z@Yx@Y^Ax@Cx@Cj@Wj@_AlAs@v@IXE~@D~@D~@DrAUrASbAJx@Pz@RlAHrAe@d@c@d@c@`@q@^o@|@yAx@s@fASp@W^a@N_AL_A?eAAq@?{@LWVe@NSq@Np@OBCrAg@x@e@n@}@f@SjA]n@o@d@[RCx@Fv@BPDJDLBPEZw@`@}A`@}AVuATuA\{A\{ANeA@s@@Uz@}@RP^x@\x@^z@b@p@f@^v@Vx@Vz@Zl@b@h@Pb@Lr@a@DCXMXGv@BIf@Ev@BzBHx@`@nA`@rA`@pA`@rA^rAJVTd@^j@n@x@\XNVHVLtALlBLnBLlBLtBLtBBdA@fACpACpA@~@BVJd@f@nAHZF`@?PCNG^M^QlAG~A@h@J`BHbBJ`BHbAJ~A@L@HJvBB\DvAHbCA|AKzAArA?rAMlA_@jBOh@U^aAz@B[AE?A[JZK?@@DCZKTQb@Sj@Sh@Ud@KNGREPCL]GYAi@HSHk@d@SXs@tAGJo@lAo@nAo@lAo@nAk@pA_@nAMz@Ij@Gp@E~@ClACnAE|AE|AIhBGfBIhBGjAAJGl@K`@_@AMYSUSSu@a@_AUGEIw@F}@AWCUSq@i@wAY[]Uy@eASa@m@}A}@k@Se@Ue@m@Mm@Mk@Um@UKs@c@aBMg@Ey@KiAIiA@cABcAGi@]_@[Ik@r@[Z[C]Se@y@Yu@a@k@c@i@e@w@Mm@c@}Ak@o@k@Yk@Yk@[m@YiAi@gAg@o@Oo@MmAk@u@[u@[WGsDmC}C_E??i@cAu@yACI_@cAi@uBMiAMcA[cAa@cAUg@Wg@q@g@y@cBGMa@w@a@w@y@g@YUXT_AfAMTOXcAjAaApAEVC~@Ep@?`@JJt@\JTEb@Wh@i@r@St@q@Fo@Fo@LOHCZAfA?X?R?lA@tAN`BRdAPdA^hA^hAb@v@LpA_@i@g@y@i@oA[aAYeAOi@Yq@w@{Aq@cAe@o@g@m@a@i@c@o@AAe@s@c@y@WxAQfAAD&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** A wonderful circular hike through a quiet forest valley, but with short steep ascents. **Quality of experience:** ** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value **Description:** From the Steyrdurchbruch power plant, head to Göritz and from there through the lower Paltenbachtal to Forsthubgut. From Frauenstein, follow hiking trail 404/409 back to Göritz, and return to the starting point via the Steyrdurchbruch power plant. Hiking trails: 8, 404/409 **Directions:** From Steyrdurchbruch, hike to Göritz. Continue through the lower Paltenbachtal to Forsthubgut. In Frauenstein, you can visit the pilgrimage church and then follow trail markings 404/409 back to Göritz. Finally, return to the starting point via the Steyrdurchbruch power plant.**Tip:** Plan some time to visit the Frauenstein pilgrimage church! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 404/409 **Starting place:** 4591 Molln **Destination:** 4591 Molln **duration:** 2h 58m **length:** 10,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 265m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 266m **Lowest point:** 401m **Highest point:** 515m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Molln/Steyrdurchbruch **Destination:** Molln/Steyrdurchbruch **further information:** - culturally interesting - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Paltenbach - Forsthub](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002424&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Paltenbach - Forsthub](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002424&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Paltenbach - Forsthub") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Mostschenke](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/405036/D0BAFC359ACBBFCC26F35232AFDEC98723C68354900C2BC4818D8297571DF84C/mostschenke.jpg "Mostschenke") Steyrdurchbruch Alm Das 500 Jahre alte Bauernhaus mit Almcharakter in sonniger Lage wurde 2019 Liebevoll umgebaut, 2 Behinderten gerechte Familienzimmer und Wellnessbereich sowie großen Kinderspielplatz im Freien erweitert. Ihre Unterkunft liegt direkt am Steyrtal Radweg R8. Gratis: Wellness Bereich im Haus Steyrdurchbruch 1 (Mostheuriger) und großer Kinderspielplatz auf der Weide zwischen den Häusern. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **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** Molln/parking lot at Steyrdurchbruch [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Paltenbach - Forsthub** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290) E-Mail [reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at](#mailto) Web [www.steyr-nationalpark.at/](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: Markus Huemer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204189/B70E052128FC8DF38EC8683F8DFE34B3DB501190FD2F6FA33731C625F7021C14/schutzmantelmadonna-in-der-wallfahrtskirche-frauen.jpg "Schutzmantelmadonna in der Wallfahrtskirche Frauen (© Copyright: Markus Huemer)") Frauenstein Pilgrimage Church ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400680/frauenstein-pilgrimage-church.html) [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ Open copyright © Copyright: Erich Petzwinkler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/120844/2E248189FBB473223E29E6BFE177DC14AA7E0F9A747B969BCB004BB8E789862A/mosthheuriger-gerten.jpg "Mosthheuriger Gerten (© Copyright: Erich Petzwinkler)") Mostheuriger Steyrdurchbruchalm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000015/mostheuriger-steyrdurchbruchalm.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430002424) [To the website](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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