--- title: Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006785/gschoad-via-nagelschmiedweg.html" description: "Short description:Historically interesting circular hike from Losenstein through the Stiedelsbach on the Nagelschmiedweg to the GschoadQuality of experience: ***Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg) Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg) =============================== **Path number:** E73, E72, E72a, E72b, 467 **Starting place:** 4460 Losenstein **Destination:** 4460 Losenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/401807/B6C80BE7EE3132D4FE7176B90C6FE5C25217BD5F3CB8B69FFB6A498E135C42C7/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/401868/8F4E5A1A2B66CD4BC5336A767C40ED101BDFEB0166C44DBA7772ECD306E29969/jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/401807/B6C80BE7EE3132D4FE7176B90C6FE5C25217BD5F3CB8B69FFB6A498E135C42C7/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/401807/B6C80BE7EE3132D4FE7176B90C6FE5C25217BD5F3CB8B69FFB6A498E135C42C7/jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/401868/8F4E5A1A2B66CD4BC5336A767C40ED101BDFEB0166C44DBA7772ECD306E29969/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/401868/8F4E5A1A2B66CD4BC5336A767C40ED101BDFEB0166C44DBA7772ECD306E29969/jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 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Hiking trails: Nagelschmiedweg, E73, E72b, 467, E72 **Directions:** From the parking lot, the path leads down to the Enns, under the bridge at the reservoir into the Stiedelsbach and along the Nagelschmiedweg up the Stiedelsbach. Shortly before the Peilstein farmhouse, the path joins a forest and meadow trail and continues to the Gschoad. The return route follows 467, E72. The E72 and b variant passes by the Miesriegel. **Tip:** Climate-friendly to the National Park region - Losenstein train station: By train, you are at the starting point for this hike in about 1 hour from Linz and approximately 3 hours from Vienna.**Equipment:** No refreshment options along the route, so bring drinks and a snack if needed.**Additional information:** With a total of 8 stations, the Nagelschmiedweg, featuring the Brandstätter Hammer and the Nail Smith Museum, immerses you in past times. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** E73, E72, E72a, E72b, 467 **Starting place:** 4460 Losenstein **Destination:** 4460 Losenstein **duration:** 3h 24m **length:** 10,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 490m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 489m **Lowest point:** 350m **Highest point:** 836m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Parking on the B115 opposite the pharmacy **Destination:** Parking on the B115 opposite the pharmacy **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006785&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006785&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg)") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/401875/5F8A0133D47594AB50B7809244AF0DEC4E2AECEE5D61CAEA6064DB0ACA963E7C/jpg.jpg) Bäckerei - Café - Hohlrieder Losenstein Bäckerei - Café - Hohlrieder Losenstein ![Greti+Georg24](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/401916/1DFFA35910E152EFC38D58206016F0D88FC28BEBAB23E8AA49B6D1A04759F385/gretigeorg24.jpg "Greti+Georg24") Gasthof Blasl ### Der Traditionsgasthof von Margaretha Blasl ist Nationalpark-Partner und liegt im Herzen des oberösterreichischen Ennstales. Mit schmackhafter, **regionaler Küche**, vegetarischer Auswahl und hausgebackenen Mehlspeisen, **modernen Zimmern** und einem romantischen, kleinen **Wellnessbereich** finden Sie bei uns eine herzliche Bleibe für Ihren Aufenthalt im oberösterreichischen Ennstal. Tourismusverband Alpenland360° Im **schönen Biergarten** unter alten Nussbäumen und mit Blick auf die leicht erreichbare Burgruine können Sie den Tag herrlich ausklingen lassen. Zum Haus gehört auch eine **Sonnenterasse** und ein **großer Garten mit Pool** - eine willkommene Abkühlung nach einer langen Tour oder um einmal die Seele baumeln zu lassen. #### Radler, Wanderer, Motorradfahrer und Nationalparkbesucher schätzen uns als Ausgangspunkt für Ihre Touren. Das Gasthaus Blasl liegt nahe dem **Ortszentrum Losensteins** und in **Bahnhofsnähe** für eine autofreie Anreise. Der große **hauseigene Parkplatz** ist auch für Busse bestens geeignet. Die Romantikstadt Steyr ist nur 22 km entfernt und wunderschönen Naturraum gibt´s vor der Haustüre. ![Schiefersteinkreuz 1206m, im Nebel](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/401917/D1598EC86F0F406432893AAEF25A304B40080B53757140562E3ECBE71FBC9E89/schiefersteinkreuz-1206m-im-nebel.jpg "Schiefersteinkreuz 1206m, im Nebel") Schieferstein 1206 m ![Gipfelkreuz Steinerener Jaga](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/401918/B29BB034CFE01AA1BA3F771474221DAA725C46D5FE5A387E66C84F8D018A0C73/gipfelkreuz-steinerener-jaga.jpg "Gipfelkreuz Steinerener Jaga") Steinerner Jäger 1185 m 1. 2. 3. 4. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley **Public Transit** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at [www.ooevv.at ](http://www.ooevv.at) Stations and railway stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Parking** Parking directly on the B115 opposite the pharmacy [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Gschoad (via Nagelschmiedweg)** 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 [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006785) [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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