--- title: Turnstein circular route url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008065/turnstein-circular-route.html" description: "Short description:From Natternbach to the highest viewpoint, the Turnstein (650 m above sea level), and back to the starting point via several villagesQuality of experience: ******Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Turnstein circular route Turnstein circular route ========================== **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4723 Natternbach **Destination:** 4723 Natternbach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Natternbach Close copyright [ ![Turnstein circular route](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Natternbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.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:sykfHix{rAXc@^KpAtIPFnEoBp@hCBDl@rAq@`B~AfD\zJRdR`BzKf@bFl@nZZr@RbDf@rDTpEM`Lc@zE?fEa@nGi@tDa@pA]lAKv@[dAUr@sClFk@~A{@fDKlAMfEAhE]zCDvAGpAS^WtCAdAHn@xAvFNrFAt@MhAcDzMkEvLMlDe@lCERqEp@eCvDiBhBy@^o@jEg@nA]NGsBg@B{AnAcCvAm@rAg@j@o@g@M?s@r@_BfEkA|GmArDcBjAqBCyAOyDj@gDnBoAzA_@zEBrEIjAgA_AEQWgAgBmEoAsEuCuM[sCW{@aAaH_@aEe@f@iBnBKr@JtAE\eExAq@EuC{@_Gq@iFjAaJdCiAcEa@yBg@cB{BoC??jBg@fBcAjAiADa@jA}MB{DNaD~JeYXmAn@eERYPYm@cA{@{BnAsEHiCVeCU{LQ_AgDsEHkDnFkTRsAl@{IFcAb@UrD_AfFcLlIaCl@cB~BsI|DfCnAH`@gGGoBJyBc@e@_@wBbA_HViAp@sAjBkCxEsEDEh@uAnBsGhAqCf@M^_@fAyAvBoDbDsBhDuA`Bc@jEaDhDsE~AsCbBwAlAkFTg@~AoArA{A&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** From Natternbach to the highest viewpoint, the Turnstein (650 m above sea level), and back to the starting point via several villages **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value **Description:** From the starting point in Natternbach via Dopl and Au near Ed, head westward into the forest-rich spring area of the Tresleinsbach. Continue - passing the notable chapel in Gaisbuchen - to the highest viewpoint at 650 m above sea level, the Turnstein. After a stop at the "Wirt in Pfeneberg," hike back to Natternbach via Kreuz and Püret **Tip:** Gastronomy along the route: country inn "Wirt in Pfeneberg"; In the main town: Cafe Bauer, Reifinger inn, IKUNA Nature Resort **Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear **Additional information:** Attractions: viewpoints, Turnstein, Gaisbuchen chapel [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4723 Natternbach **Destination:** 4723 Natternbach **duration:** 3h 19m **length:** 12,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 214m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 214m **Lowest point:** 429m **Highest point:** 645m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center **Destination:** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Turnstein 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_430008065&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Turnstein 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_430008065&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Turnstein circular route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/135045/AC8B44A71164A614BEF527724F17A4F64EE87F75CA8CC4DBDC6F70E9F66722AB/erlebnispark.jpg "Erlebnispark") IKUNA Natur & Seminarresort - Tipihotel**** ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430016989/ikuna-natur-seminarresort-tipihotel.html) ![Bäckerei Konditorei Bauer, Innenbereich](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395300/1C98E1BCDB13ED2FA43086A2C4761CC41CA8A2335C61A116582C685304435AEB/baeckerei-konditorei-bauer-innenbereich.jpg "Bäckerei Konditorei Bauer, Innenbereich") Bauer confectionery-bakery Guests can enjoy fresh pastries, a wide range of breakfast options, snacks, snacks, pastries, ice cream, confectionery and coffee inside in the cozy cafe or outside on the terrace. ![Interior of the public WC facility](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395306/C823D997BEBCD15DA6090A125DEA2611228C872F2B8BE53A014A9976E9925C0C/innenbereich-der-oeffentlichen-wc-anlage.jpg "Interior of the public WC facility") Natternbach public WC facility There is a public, barrier-free WC facility at the rear entrance in the Natternbach market town building; ![Info-Point](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395304/408AA2E1463B7FA3CAB8C375CECC5FBCD4C34F7B4440A5C1BFC369ADE2669B53/info-point.jpg "Info-Point") Parkmöglichkeit kostenlos Free parking spaces are available at the Natternbach sports and leisure centre, next to the football pitch and directly opposite the outdoor pool ![Ausblick vom Turnstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395296/BE652E929691BB5D2A4865304CAE6359BC471C332049E4B16F62F76E695CF9C6/ausblick-vom-turnstein.jpg "Ausblick vom Turnstein") Turnstein ![Foto Wirt in Pfeneberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395302/433742A9FED19186178DE8284D3E4B1D69D0709A1C1FE4B3C9F80D6BFF63980B/foto-wirt-in-pfeneberg.jpg "Foto Wirt in Pfeneberg") Wirt in Pfeneberg The "Wirt in Pfeneberg" is a family-run business in a wonderful location close to the forest. The cuisine is home-style and focuses on local delicacies. The inn has a cosy "Bergdiele" and a guest room. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** By car: Motorway A8 to the Pichl exit near Wels. Then continue via Grieskirchen and Peuerbach **Public Transit** [Getting to the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region? The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or airplane. **Parking** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Turnstein circular route** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone [ +43 732 7277 - 800 ](tel:+437327277800) Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804 E-Mail [info@donauregion.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") https://www.donauregion.at [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430008065) [To the website](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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