--- title: Hintstein circular route url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006804/hintstein-circular-route.html" description: "Short description:Nice route from the less common side to the Hohe Dirn (1,134m) and across the alpine pasture.Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableGeological highlightsBotanical highlightsSummit route" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hintstein circular route Hintstein circular route ========================== **Path number:** RW/HD12 **Starting place:** 4460 Losenstein **Destination:** 4460 Losenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/404441/22BBC51C1E5B452767D5CD86F399435B7DA5B568643523892CE2AF89752ACCC6/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/398308/BCB6ACDF210B7C68C504B9A70B7792A2A3427EB71DE89F9511E25CD4AB66DFA0/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/398307/F4063AC0CC85675726232745D031DB9FF1DF92E8FBC8F55EC3A75A9BBFA3D433/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/404441/22BBC51C1E5B452767D5CD86F399435B7DA5B568643523892CE2AF89752ACCC6/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/404441/22BBC51C1E5B452767D5CD86F399435B7DA5B568643523892CE2AF89752ACCC6/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/398308/BCB6ACDF210B7C68C504B9A70B7792A2A3427EB71DE89F9511E25CD4AB66DFA0/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/398308/BCB6ACDF210B7C68C504B9A70B7792A2A3427EB71DE89F9511E25CD4AB66DFA0/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Martin Weymayer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/398307/F4063AC0CC85675726232745D031DB9FF1DF92E8FBC8F55EC3A75A9BBFA3D433/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal - Martin Weymayer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/398307/F4063AC0CC85675726232745D031DB9FF1DF92E8FBC8F55EC3A75A9BBFA3D433/jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Possible accommodation 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:m}mcHsgzvA@~@?l@^KRSf@k@Z_@n@[t@Ib@C^GHk@BgALk@Pg@Hq@NcBPaBPyANwAPyABiADgADmADmATi@Jg@Pm@@ELeAJg@Le@J[XYl@k@VUDBRHXd@RNJDZn@Px@AHKv@Jw@@I|@x@z@x@|@x@b@pA`@pAHPJ?hADJ@HGLMBPEXAN@NHDFEJEZq@Re@PALAXZBBJP`@r@`@r@NTr@dA?mA@k@Aj@?lA_@ZWj@OZc@zAM`@@NJRR`@Sa@KSAOLa@b@{AN[Vk@^[?mA@mABUEs@PiAPiAZqBNkANkAD_@LmABg@FoADoA`@FRDTCrAKp@{@l@aBXa@V_@b@w@b@y@ZuABKXaA?SOIq@CMNQUAM?[?gBEw@C[MoAQeAUmAKG?g@CoAAUEyA@u@GcAQmAUsAUcAa@gAi@}@OQGIKOAMBIFAHB??PHVDTAXQr@gATa@EgBC[Kk@Mw@Ce@G{AOUAFA@UJA@{@R{@RYF{@b@{@b@}@b@s@^OPYt@aEzC^zHc@Z{@n@GLAnACtBAtBCvBCtB_@{@Ug@Tf@^z@Bz@@d@ETWdBGLWRs@j@IRERa@hB_@vAKd@?`@SlAQnACTA~@AbACJOTm@z@QXc@r@@RSIECWTm@j@YXKZMd@Kf@MdAADQl@I[HZKf@Uh@ElAElAEfAChAQxAOvAQxAQ`BObBIp@Qf@Mj@CfAIj@_@Fc@Bu@Ho@Z[^g@j@A@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Nice route from the less common side to the Hohe Dirn (1,134m) and across the alpine pasture. **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Geological highlights - Botanical highlights - Summit route **Description:** The path leads from the Hintstein farmhouse, partially quite steeply, to the summit of the Hohe Dirn (1,134m) and further on to the Anton Schosser Hut. Return is via the Luagstadl to the starting point. Hiking trail: RW 12 **Directions:** You reach the parking lot at the Hintsteiner farmhouse via Dirnstraße and the Hintsteingraben. The hiking trail leads from the Hintstein farmhouse, partially quite steeply, to the summit of the Hohe Dirn (1,134m) and further on to the Anton Schosser Hut. Return to the starting point is via the Luagstadl. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** RW/HD12 **Starting place:** 4460 Losenstein **Destination:** 4460 Losenstein **duration:** 2h 10m **length:** 5,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 432m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 429m **Lowest point:** 766m **Highest point:** 1.162m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Losenstein/Hintstein farmhouse **Destination:** Losenstein/Hintstein farmhouse **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Hintstein circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006804&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hintstein circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006804&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hintstein circular route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![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. [ 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 Railway Stations are located in Steyr, Garsten, Lahrndorf, Dürnbach, Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Parking** Losenstein/parking lot at the Hintsteiner farmhouse [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - 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) ---------------------------------- **Hintstein circular route** 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 ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006804) [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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