--- title: Castle Circuit url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007816/castle-circuit.html" description: The castle circuit is suitable for all ages and offers you some wonderful views over the surrounding landscape on a 2.6 km route. The route takes about 45 minutes and starts at the Luisenhöhe valley station. It first leads through the avenue up to Starhemberg Castle, from there down to Kronberg Pond and back to the starting point. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Castle Circuit Castle Circuit ================ **Starting place:** 4680 Haag am Hausruck **Destination:** 4680 Haag am Hausruck ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248586/0BCAEEC492366B7E9CE2677334CF2986DDFB968F0415B826F585131AAA9F499F/schlossrunde.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248587/6C4684ACBC4A1B9E069306373C47D5638B4BDCE6C24D79DEA29256F9F8B334F3/schlossrunde.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248588/55334BFC9E54D2DE522CFF5CDBCCE6328FC0CC285EF4CCC9769F92BE2D48DC4C/schlossrunde.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Schlossrunde in Haag am Hausruck: A tranquil setting with a lake surrounded by trees and vegetation. The water reflects the trees and the sky, creating a picturesque setting. The banks are overgrown with grass and the trees cast their shadows on the surface of the water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248586/0BCAEEC492366B7E9CE2677334CF2986DDFB968F0415B826F585131AAA9F499F/schlossrunde.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248586/0BCAEEC492366B7E9CE2677334CF2986DDFB968F0415B826F585131AAA9F499F/schlossrunde.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Schlossrunde in Haag am Hausruck: A wide, tree-lined forest road leads through dense, green surroundings. There are numerous fallen leaves and branches along the route, emphasising the natural character of the surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248587/6C4684ACBC4A1B9E069306373C47D5638B4BDCE6C24D79DEA29256F9F8B334F3/schlossrunde.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248587/6C4684ACBC4A1B9E069306373C47D5638B4BDCE6C24D79DEA29256F9F8B334F3/schlossrunde.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Schlossrunde in Haag am Hausruck: A town square with a few residential buildings, a church tower and a few vehicles. The buildings have traditional architecture surrounded by lush greenery. The sky is clear and blue.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248588/55334BFC9E54D2DE522CFF5CDBCCE6328FC0CC285EF4CCC9769F92BE2D48DC4C/schlossrunde.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248588/55334BFC9E54D2DE522CFF5CDBCCE6328FC0CC285EF4CCC9769F92BE2D48DC4C/schlossrunde.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Schlossrunde in Haag am Hausruck: A multi-storey building with a yellowish façade and tiled roof. There are several vehicles in front of the entrance. The building is surrounded by trees and bushes, creating a park-like impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248589/2F00EE9F7122E4EABDCB9C0B6F29A730EC1399319A4A1D47AEE9C92A9B416BC0/schlossrunde.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248589/2F00EE9F7122E4EABDCB9C0B6F29A730EC1399319A4A1D47AEE9C92A9B416BC0/schlossrunde.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck Close copyright [ ![Schlossrunde in Haag am Hausruck: A hiking trail leads through a green forest with tall trees. The path is overgrown with grass and there are fallen branches on the ground. At a fork in the path there is a signpost indicating various routes and distances.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248590/A15594D2D78B4580E3FB0F64382F762E5358DCB0BC943EFBB9397896E0B0CCF8/schlossrunde.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Haag am Hausruck") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248590/A15594D2D78B4580E3FB0F64382F762E5358DCB0BC943EFBB9397896E0B0CCF8/schlossrunde.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Circular route Possible accommodation Marktplatz 23 4680 Haag am Hausruck [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Marktplatz%2023%2C%204680%20Haag%20am%20Hausruck "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Marktplatz%2023%2C%204680%20Haag%20am%20Hausruck "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:acbeHcierAF]DULgAHo@J{@JmA@{AA{@ImCGwBI}AIsACm@Ai@DeAFgA?gAEgAGw@CcBCsAG_CCmBEeCCoCGi@]s@q@a@]O_@Ce@@]CWCSIFo@Bo@@c@AYKSRKTQH]Fi@@e@Eu@Ge@GYMMQMEFUp@Yt@Wf@O`@CLAP@XHd@F\FZBTFXHPLNRTFBCNAXF~@F~@F|@Dd@@NERGTAL?XEf@Gr@Gl@Mr@Mp@Mh@G\If@Ih@KPGBKCKKEMIOESIKEKAa@@a@Bi@B_@@c@K|B?f@BZD^?`@?n@Ap@E|AEtAC~ACpAQtHMvEO~GAfA?j@JNR?b@Ib@C^D`@Lf@R`@XF]JK`@RVLd@Jp@?f@In@E&server=meta.tourdata.at) The castle circuit is suitable for all ages and offers you some wonderful views over the surrounding landscape on a 2.6 km route. The route takes about 45 minutes and starts at the Luisenhöhe valley station. It first leads through the avenue up to Starhemberg Castle, from there down to Kronberg Pond and back to the starting point. The starting point of this short loop is the Luisenhöhe valley station in Haag am Hausruck. From this point you walk through the beautiful avenue, which takes you on a straight path to **[Starhemberg Castle](https://www.vitalwelt.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400654/schloss-starhemberg-mit-heimatmuseum.html)**. First mentioned in 1246, the picturesque castle offers a beautiful Renaissance courtyard and is also home to the local museum of local history. On display here are exhibits from the former lignite mining industry, rural life with the tools of our ancestors, as well as delicacies of local crafts and their guilds. You can also learn about the time of the Peasants' Wars and about Emperor Napoleon. In addition, the museum offers an annually changing special exhibition. When you have finished admiring Starhemberg Castle, stop for a moment and enjoy the beautiful view over Haag am Hausruck. Continue your walk down to the Kronberg Pond. The asphalt path around the pond allows you to walk around it. You can also take a break on one of the benches on the shore or the large playground. When you are ready to set off again, the Castle Circuit takes you through the village and up the steepest market square in Upper Austria. Here you can stroll along and marvel at the beautiful colourful houses or stop off at one of the inns and coffee houses. Follow the road until you arrive back at the starting point, the Luisenhöhe valley station. Although the Castle Circuit ends here, the Luisenhöhe offers you further opportunities for exercise and views. You can walk along the 3.5 km-long [**Path of the Senses**](https://www.vitalwelt.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203080/weg-der-sinne-und-panoramaaussichtsturm.html) and get active yourself at 25 stations. At the end of this trail is the 32-metre-high [**"Panoramablick" observation tower**](https://www.vitalwelt.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/203080/weg-der-sinne-und-panoramaaussichtsturm.html) with distant views from the Lower Austrian Ötscher over the Dachstein to the Salzburg Untersberg as well as from the Innviertel over the Bohemian Forest to the central region of Upper Austria. Although the route can be climbed in any season, winter maintenance is not carried out in the avenue or in the Schlossberg, consequently the route is not kept free of snow and ice. [**Free hiking map available at the Tourist-Infos Bad Schallerbach and Gallspach**](http://booking.vitalwelt.at/vitalwelt/en/brochure/list) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4680 Haag am Hausruck **Destination:** 4680 Haag am Hausruck **duration:** 0h 47m **length:** 2,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 69m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 65m **Lowest point:** 491m **Highest point:** 564m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Valley station Luisenhöhe, Luisenhöhe 18, 4680 Luisenhöhe **Destination:** Valley station Luisenhöhe, Luisenhöhe 18, 4680 Luisenhöhe **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Castle Circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007816&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Castle Circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007816&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Castle Circuit") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/182697/8422AC88A3102D2B799DC9B136D9F5CF3B335C4D21D73A70964A3286DA8779C4/hofstaetter-600-jpg.jpg "Hofstaetter 600.jpg") Cafe-Confectionery Hofstätter ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101655/cafe-confectionery-hofstaetter.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Fam. Hatzmann Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/185236/EE4ED4E0A840A801017C9ADCBF1328E023287BD30C7AC974F6DECF88FC8892EB/logo-gh-hatzmann.jpg "Logo GH Hatzmann (© Copyright: Fam. 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[ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ On the path of the senses to Luisenhöhe ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010285/on-the-path-of-the-senses-to-luisenhoehe.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 140 **Parking fees**free of charge [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Castle Circuit** Tourismusverband Quellenviertel Marktplatz 23 4680 Haag am Hausruck Phone [ +43 7732 2255 ](tel:+4377322255) E-Mail [info@quellenviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.quellenviertel.at](https://www.quellenviertel.at "New window") https://www.quellenviertel.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430007816) [To the website](https://www.quellenviertel.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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