--- title: "Untergriesbach: Sun path" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007069/untergriesbach-sun-path.html" description: "Short description:Ramesberg - Ebenstein - Riedl - Ruins of Alt- and Neujochenstein - GottsdorfScenic, with dining options, family-friendlyQuality of experience: ******Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueGeological highlightsBotanical highlightsFaunistic highlights" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Untergriesbach: Sun path Untergriesbach: Sun path ========================== **Starting place:** 94107 Untergriesbach **Destination:** 94107 Untergriesbach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/415845/EF77CEA31E9CC7AA08E09FF589E8D172E1CEDE35AE982F46C2542E0C56B82D35/blick-vom-ebenstein-ins-donautal.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner, Weissenbrunner Close copyright [ ![View from Ebenstein into the Danube Valley](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/415845/EF77CEA31E9CC7AA08E09FF589E8D172E1CEDE35AE982F46C2542E0C56B82D35/blick-vom-ebenstein-ins-donautal.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Weissenbrunner, Weissenbrunner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/415845/EF77CEA31E9CC7AA08E09FF589E8D172E1CEDE35AE982F46C2542E0C56B82D35/blick-vom-ebenstein-ins-donautal.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "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:}ifgHa{wrA]TQb@YpAk@pBKp@Db@ZrBBr@T|ABv@I`D@z@NtAPv@Fr@D|@?pACz@I~@]tCWxAGt@Tz@H`ARAf@r@@RCb@@RX\N^Bh@O`BCtCZNd@h@fA~@|@lAj@pAn@bCdCqDh@k@j@g@v@g@RIX@h@If@]|CqD~@oA\y@zA}Ep@iCVkBf@qBZo@PDd@At@QvAqAtAhCX{@ZQfAQb@Bd@RxAlAXPLAJQj@aD^oA\_ANS^Yb@g@A~@KdBA~@Ex@Hz@Xg@Lo@Ri@Zc@Pm@?c@^oA^[t@Sr@Yd@uAHQNoBVq@Hy@l@yB\aBXu@l@cAT_Cb@aAZeAHg@DuBLc@D_@AyAEa@MS@_Al@o@\m@?{@Gw@gAqAmBeBQa@Ec@D]h@{ABo@Ck@Y}@_@Sa@Ac@\cAlAw@r@[PSkAg@eBiCiByAo@aCe@eCcBu@qAUS]SYIo@j@}@hAcArAQ^c@bNyBAcBTkA`@m@Xu@d@{@v@]g@i@i@u@SkALaDv@o@D_@I_BaAu@m@[^s@`@O\yCrNYpBGtA?n@&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Ramesberg - Ebenstein - Riedl - Ruins of Alt- and Neujochenstein - Gottsdorf Scenic, with dining options, family-friendly **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Geological highlights - Botanical highlights - Faunistic highlights **Description:** INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE WAY: **Legendary cultural life:** - **Ruins of Alt- and Neujochenstein**, near the village of Riedl, freely accessible - **Haus am Strom,** environmental education center with new exhibition on the topic of water - Woodcarver sculptures with Nixenplatz, near Jochenstein Danube power plant - Listed ensemble of citizen and farmhouses with pillory from the 16th century and Nepomuk fountain, baroque parish church St. Michael in Untergriesbach - Holiday village Bayerwald and gothic parish church St. Jakob in Gottsdorf **Natural space & movement**: - Nature reserve »Donauleiten« with Ebensteinfelsen viewpoint **SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:** **GOTTSDORF**, the starting point of the Sun path, lies on the Way of St. James. Light leads us out of darkness. Light experiences occur within the body: love, joy, cheerfulness, zest for life, a friendly look, a comforting word ("Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" Ps 119:105 as it already says in the Bible), enjoyment and trust make it bright in the soul of the human being. And outside my body: natural and artificial light sources, with which orientation, overview and outlook become possible. Inner and outer light are vital for humans. **On the "Sun path" I follow the light and sensitize myself to the different nuances of the light experiences.** I observe: - First sun rays on my face in the morning. - How it slowly gets brighter – light and shadow sides. - Midday sun in the landscape. - Evening sun, sunset, moon and stars. - "Searching for light" in the dark – perceiving how darkness changes and orientation becomes possible. - Light impressions of different seasons and weather conditions. - My limits – too much light dazzles. - What do these experiences trigger in me? - What is it like "when a light goes on for me"? - Seeing/comprehending something in a new light **Directions:** Our route begins at the starting place in Gottsdorf. From there we go northwest along the road. In Ramesberg, we walk between the houses and after a short forest section meet the Donausteig. We now follow it until Riedl and pass beautiful panoramic views (e.g., at Ebenstein with chapel). In Riedl, we can take a detour to the ruins of Neu- and Altjochenstein before we branch off from the Donausteig northwards uphill and head back towards Gottsdorf. We follow the road for a bit and after a left curve turn right into the forest. After crossing the forest, we meet the road again and return to Gottsdorf to the starting point at the bathing parking lot.**Tip:** High mountain ridge route: hike to the summit cross with panoramic views of the Bavarian Forest mountains. Beautiful high forest stands. Walking time approx. 1 hour **Safety guidelines:** At the Ebensteinfelsen viewpoint with chapel, caution is advised due to unsecured terrain**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear**Additional information:** **Tourist Information Untergriesbach** Marktplatz 24 94107 Untergriesbach Tel.: 0049(0)8593/9009-21 Fax: 0049(0)8593/9009-30 [www.untergriesbach.de](http://www.untergriesbach.de) **DONAUSTEIG HOST ALONG THE ROUTE**: Country inn "zum Lang" Alte Dorfstr 29, Gottsdorf, 94107 Untergriesbach, Tel.: +49 8593 93300, www.landgasthof-lang.de \- Wild strawberry wheat beer \- 12 beds [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 94107 Untergriesbach **Destination:** 94107 Untergriesbach **duration:** 2h 0m **length:** 5,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 132m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 132m **Lowest point:** 573m **Highest point:** 664m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel **Starting point:** Untergriesbach / Gottsdorf at the outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Am Bad 2 **Destination:** Untergriesbach / Gottsdorf at the outdoor and indoor swimming pool, Am Bad 2 **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Untergriesbach: Sun path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007069&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Untergriesbach: Sun path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007069&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Untergriesbach: Sun path") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Mediendatei](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/402226/05E9E30DF4611518D047077F94B8E80720838BEEDC93220F50B815A3E5279126/mediendatei.jpg "Mediendatei") Gasthaus Riedler Hof [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Landgasthof Zum Lang Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/179600/350ACF9A1F3788A7875B5474E8DCA2EFAEA3DD4AC65187E97D385AEEE13C3ECF/mediendatei.jpg "Mediendatei (© Copyright: Landgasthof Zum Lang)") Landgasthof Zum Lang ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/490000021/landgasthof-zum-lang.html) ![Panorama Krottenthal](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/402225/F17081D8E775EAF3D26CABBFFDC0E63CA32354C784621AF45E5480BBEEF0392C/panorama-krottenthal.jpg "Panorama Krottenthal") Panoramablick Krottenthal [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/179475/7A1B66409BCFE103E950B6782E2B2A33AE9613EED8CB1BE2F967D37478020A61/das-ebenstein-nachts-2.jpg "das-ebenstein-nachts-2") Pension Zum Ebenstein am Donausteig ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/490000006/pension-zum-ebenstein-am-donausteig.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/180014/B25B791E2282E16ACC733C45BFFEDFFC1C4EADB4D58E773FABC7594528B4050E/mediendatei.jpg "Mediendatei") Stan´s bed & breakfast ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/490000164/stan-s-bed-breakfast.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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