--- title: "Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009284/anton-bruckner-s-traces-in-the-upper-krems-valley-excursion-to-altpernstein-castle.html" description: "Short description:Hiking route to Altpernstein Castle with an audio and a refreshment stop along the wayQuality of experience: **Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:Round tripRefreshment stops availableCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle ====================================================================================== **Starting place:** 4560 Kirchdorf an der Krems **Destination:** 4563 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/385657/2803D5BE093C555D04A91BC697AC1465FB7BFD4CFEE1520B39166EE1F18D8F2B/burg-altpernstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/385658/43054B8E6871B8DC13C6B10AE07C531AA3D21CA607D2F28C06CB7ED596F2601D/burg-aussichtsterrasse.jpg) © Open copyright © Rudolf Rohrleitner Close copyright [ ![Via ferrata Burgfelsen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/385657/2803D5BE093C555D04A91BC697AC1465FB7BFD4CFEE1520B39166EE1F18D8F2B/burg-altpernstein.jpg "© Rudolf Rohrleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/385657/2803D5BE093C555D04A91BC697AC1465FB7BFD4CFEE1520B39166EE1F18D8F2B/burg-altpernstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Rudolf Rohrleitner_red Close copyright [ ![Burg Altpernstein viewing terrace](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/385658/43054B8E6871B8DC13C6B10AE07C531AA3D21CA607D2F28C06CB7ED596F2601D/burg-aussichtsterrasse.jpg "© Rudolf Rohrleitner_red") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/385658/43054B8E6871B8DC13C6B10AE07C531AA3D21CA607D2F28C06CB7ED596F2601D/burg-aussichtsterrasse.jpg) 1. 2. 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:cekcH{`guARc@\u@JODEFCFa@B[DOIOUi@Oa@M]K_@K[Ga@Ca@B]@UBa@n@w@HIZSb@[@?bAgA`@_@PY`@{@`@{@r@yAd@{@b@w@BEHSd@m@NWPKl@[`@]FE\e@f@w@p@iAh@eA^}@\y@Zy@Va@\a@R_@Xk@Vq@JYFUBWBe@DUH[Vi@JYHYLs@Fa@BW@WASA_@AM?Q?g@Au@@sA@e@BYD[FUBMDGBGRKD?D@HDVLXLLDH@NATGPGAOHCLKZYx@}@FEB?F?NHVLTFNFXAZ?`AKp@Kv@WHCJCJ?TARCZG\Mr@[j@[j@[v@q@h@e@\g@Z_@f@i@HKBE?EAEGMIUASAUAe@Ai@?Y?UC_@CMGYMc@Gc@AY?U@MDQFKLQVYLMNILGJm@NuALo@J]Vc@bAqAXe@VUPMR?`@FRLl@Vp@Zp@Z|@t@P@HGDI@SCWCUCQAi@ASGUGWK[[o@Ok@Mo@I_@I[K[IQKSCGAI?IDSH[JW@O?a@?SBS@UAUCe@?MEaCAwB?k@Da@DUHM^[TCj@BLDRVTZ\^VLXDLBZFZFZHVJj@VRDL?TMRMHKBE?KSBSAUIIIKQ[y@Yk@OWS_@Ua@IYCSLCLCXERGVOb@URITCZALAJCVKREd@GNGRKNMp@o@f@a@NGJAJ@LJHJRRDBFABE@GAKGMH@HBDDHJFRHTJZJPJJVV@Bh@f@TTTP^Tb@THB&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Hiking route to Altpernstein Castle with an audio and a refreshment stop along the way **Quality of experience:** ** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Round trip - Refreshment stops available - Cultural/historical value **Directions:** As a guest in Kirchdorf, the composer enjoyed excursions to the nearby surroundings. Several anecdotes also tell of a visit to Altpernstein Castle: only with great difficulty and sometimes "carried by angels" – sitting on the intertwined hands of his companions – was he able to manage the steep castle path. Once at the top, Bruckner had himself locked up in the castle dungeon. Moved by the torments of "imprisonment," he is said – once free again – to have exclaimed "Resurrexit!" ("He is risen!"). This hike will be reenacted on June 16. Anyone who wishes can also expose themselves to the experience of being locked up upon arrival and then express their impressions in musical notation. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4560 Kirchdorf an der Krems **Destination:** 4563 Micheldorf in Oberösterreich **duration:** 1h 30m **length:** 4,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 334m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 3m **Lowest point:** 472m **Highest point:** 806m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Other **Starting point:** 4560 Kirchdorf/Schloss Neupernstein **Destination:** 4563 Micheldorf/Altpernstein Castle **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009284&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009284&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Anton Bruckner's traces in the Upper Krems Valley - Excursion to Altpernstein Castle") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Burg Altpernstein┬®Rudolf Rohrleitner-05](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/458573/E7CAED57FD99F97BF6A0C76D3157ED29980B12DD47CE1E213FF339DC06155CA0/jpg.jpg "Burg Altpernstein┬®Rudolf Rohrleitner-05") Burg Altpernstein Die Burg Altpernstein existiert seit 1000 Jahren und wurde im Jahre 2019 komplett renoviert. Die Burg liegt idyllisch mitten im Wald auf einer Höhe von 900m mit einer wunderbaren Aussicht auf das Kremstal und die umliegende Bergwelt. Die modernen Zimmer und Suiten wurden ausschließlich mit gesunden Naturmateralien aus nachhaltiger Produktion ausgestattet, Betten und Seminarmöbel aus Vollholz, Ahorn-Dielenboden, Grüne Erde Matratzen. Durchatmen, die innere Balance finden, sich frei fühlen. Abnehmen, bewusst auf etwas verzichten und einfach(er) leben. Es gibt viele Motive, sich für eine Woche des Fastens und der Einkehr zu entscheiden. Auf Burg Altpernsteinfällt es leicht, einige Zeit lang dem Alltag und den Gewohnheiten zu entsagen. Die Lage über der Nebelgrenze, mit Aussicht bis ins Gebirge, trägt die Gedanken fort von Ablenkungen und Lärm. Ausgebildete, professionelle Fastenbegleiter:innen leiten Ihnen bei "Fasten mit Weitblick" den Weg zu Einkehr, Neuausrichtung und einem neuen Gefühl der Leichtigkeit. Die Natur und Wälder rund um die Burg laden zu Spaziergängen und moderaten sportlichen Betätigungen ein sowie dazu, die Kraftplätze der Umgebung aufzusuchen und dort zu verweilen. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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