--- title: "Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009056/bike-hike-baerenriedlau.html" description: A leisurely bike tour through the romantic Rettenbachtal alternates with a beautiful but long circular hike in the Kalkalpen National Park to the imperial hunting lodge. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau ============================== **Path number:** 25, 462 **Starting place:** 4575 Roßleithen **Destination:** 4575 Roßleithen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251804/879F5481817F124A1AC16CDC78A5BBD80B3BFF6759BDDE8E58FAF3EACF09D14E/baerenriedlau-huette-im-sengsengebirge.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251842/EDE4EC8494CA17B979EE501F7BA71017A5F87AF9DE9ACE0487E867B39572CB5A/am-weg-zur-baerenriedlau-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251843/148770FE5B97A7B3D32FF49D4C5CDEE78E6C230AFC4FE6AD2B571625A1A0F133/pyhrnprielbaerenriedlaupyhrnprieltourismusgmbhsandrakraushofer02-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![Photo: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/ Sandra Kraushofer | Hiking to the Bärenriedlau in the Pyhrn-Priel Holiday Region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251804/879F5481817F124A1AC16CDC78A5BBD80B3BFF6759BDDE8E58FAF3EACF09D14E/baerenriedlau-huette-im-sengsengebirge.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251804/879F5481817F124A1AC16CDC78A5BBD80B3BFF6759BDDE8E58FAF3EACF09D14E/baerenriedlau-huette-im-sengsengebirge.jpg) © Open copyright © Thomas Lamplmair Close copyright [ ![Photo: Thomas Lamplmair |](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251842/EDE4EC8494CA17B979EE501F7BA71017A5F87AF9DE9ACE0487E867B39572CB5A/am-weg-zur-baerenriedlau-jpg.jpg "© Thomas Lamplmair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251842/EDE4EC8494CA17B979EE501F7BA71017A5F87AF9DE9ACE0487E867B39572CB5A/am-weg-zur-baerenriedlau-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![Photo: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/ Sandra Kraushofer | Hiking to the Bärenriedlau in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251843/148770FE5B97A7B3D32FF49D4C5CDEE78E6C230AFC4FE6AD2B571625A1A0F133/pyhrnprielbaerenriedlaupyhrnprieltourismusgmbhsandrakraushofer02-jpg.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251843/148770FE5B97A7B3D32FF49D4C5CDEE78E6C230AFC4FE6AD2B571625A1A0F133/pyhrnprielbaerenriedlaupyhrnprieltourismusgmbhsandrakraushofer02-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![Photo: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/ Sandra Kraushofer | Hiking to the Bärenriedlau in the Pyhrn-Priel Holiday Region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251809/A990D85035105A00933ED438F9BC619B40133B1F257754C20A7B3003CF4D7E80/abstieg-von-der-baerenriedlau-fast-zurueck-im-tal.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251809/A990D85035105A00933ED438F9BC619B40133B1F257754C20A7B3003CF4D7E80/abstieg-von-der-baerenriedlau-fast-zurueck-im-tal.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![Photo: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/ Sandra Kraushofer | Hiking to the Bärenriedlau in the Pyhrn-Priel Holiday Region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251808/1B0F1735C1EDE5C499A7255C326D35E3235AA9D89A544CA112B270FC064C4223/abstieg-von-der-baerenriedlau.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH / Sandra Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251808/1B0F1735C1EDE5C499A7255C326D35E3235AA9D89A544CA112B270FC064C4223/abstieg-von-der-baerenriedlau.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Circular route Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "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:k`nbH_sjvAxAhEgFq@eBmAG|BmHcIiFiDiB_@mCyFOtAo@FWjBi@_AcB_@RxA{AgAGtAwAsASfByCS}CuD{D}@uGl@qAq@y@aC]bAmAmDToBgAa@oApBm@aAd@uHYe@HuBe@cA_B`AkCzIu@s@_B~B{@qAStByB{DUPcAbE|AfEc@lEa@m@u@l@g@}B}@Ey@mANbDS|BwAsBEs@[d@]mAg@`GoAmA?nBkA`Cf@pDi@vCJjAcBpHDlDfIvQUbIl@vK^hAaCuBuAOZdBHrIyA~Du@fH~@~ViANGh@cBq@sBNbBvCc@dBbA~BiClA_AvBc@nGw@nAmAvKCnGv@zE[zCbA[lBiDXl@c@pLcArG|BnU`FnMUpCLpDa@vAJpAcA~BBhBxArEfBrBn@pFlCnDk@LcCxDS~J^tJpAnGNtCcCrDcBzJ`@lDnBdDfEvVz@p@rCNhGjK`AvEhC|@`EjFzBBbBjA~@`E`A~AdAgHlA{@zCqHhAGj@q@WwEkCwBZ}Dt@Zc@kAFuDoBi@rCgGCo@`BuAfA??gD`C}BfBkEjEqOtA{H|GyKjFuR|Fu@J_C|@kC`DwEnEsJDyCtFcEzAcDzCuD~HsGC}Gd@uFjAgAzAFtAuAz@uKvCmM@qO~@oGx@uAMyCXoE~@gE~@qAnCgOoCqAaFi@wCkFbAoGa@gBmHwCqHcNsAcAuAwG?eJg@yCE_Hy@mJkGyP&server=meta.tourdata.at) A leisurely bike tour through the romantic Rettenbachtal alternates with a beautiful but long circular hike in the Kalkalpen National Park to the imperial hunting lodge. **BIKE**: This Bike & Hike Tour starts comfortably at the sports field in Windischgarsten. At the [Würstl Hütt'n](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430006611/wuerstl-huett-n-windischgarsten.html) there is the possibility to recharge the e-bike. Hannes also offers small snacks and tools for minor repairs. The R31 cycle path leads behind the Roßleithen railway station to the district of Rading. Continue along the Rettenbach, past the Vorderer Rettenbach car park and cycle to the end of the road. The **change station** is located at the **Jaghaus Rettenbach**. **For the bike tour, add approx. 5.7km and 25 minutes with a slight incline to the hiking data.** **HIKE**: First through the beech forests of the Kalkalpen National Park, later through mountain pines towards Hoher Nock. At the exit from the Budergraben, keep left and pass the old Koppenalm. From the south-western foothills of the Nock ridge, the trail descends to the Bärenriedlauhütte, once the imperial hunting lodge of Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne. The hut is NOT staffed and can only be visited on certain days (www.kalkalpen.at). Enjoy the view of the Windischgarsten valley and the Tote Gebirge mountains in the background. From here, the route leads along the south side of the Sengsengebirge mountains, first on a narrow path and later on a forest road and forest paths via the Saubach and Koppen back down into the valley. The last section back to the changing station is on the road or finally on a forest road. **Walking time approx. 7 hours in total.** **Tip**: take enough to drink with you, especially in the summer months it can get very warm on this south-facing hike! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 25, 462 **Starting place:** 4575 Roßleithen **Destination:** 4575 Roßleithen **duration:** 7h 0m **length:** 17,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.080m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.080m **Lowest point:** 570m **Highest point:** 1.572m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Street, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Windischgarsten sports field, from here cycle to the Hinterer Rettenbach car park. **Destination:** Bärenriedlau hunting lodge at 1,334m. **further information:** - Circular route - Experience of nature [ ![Altitude profile Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009056&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009056&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The Bärenriedlau hut is not a managed hut! It was built in the 18th century for cattle herders and hunters and later served the Austrian heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand as Jadgunterkunft. On open days, interested visitors can tour the culturally and historically interesting facility and learn how the once aristocratic hunting area around the Bärenriedlau developed into a game rest area in the Kalkalpen National Park. Info at: [www.kalkalpen.at](https://www.kalkalpen.at) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**From the Windischgarsten sports field (free parking), take the R31 cycle path behind the Roßleithen train station through the Rading district, past the first Vorderer Rettenbach car park, along the Rettenbach to the end of the street. The changing point is at the Hinterer Rettenbach hunting lodge where the hike starts. **Parking**- Parking space: 15 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Bike & Hike Bärenriedlau** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten Phone [ +43 7562 5266 ](tel:+4375625266) E-Mail [info@pyhrn-priel.net](#mailto) Web [www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at "New window") https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211702/E27CA056C28785E46C88DC8C1EEF71CB2BB398E082300B35412B1BFD1C9F9A6C/ranger-touren.jpg "Ranger Touren (© Urheber: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen/Sonja Schäfer)") Kalkalpen National Park Ranger tours ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004431/kalkalpen-national-park-ranger-tours.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430009056) [To the website](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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