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Naturefriends House Knofeleben – Krummbachstein loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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Naturefriends House Knofeleben – Krummbachstein loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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Naturefriends House Knofeleben – Krummbachstein loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

06:56

15.5km

1,070m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.44 km

Narrow

Highlight • Gorge

The Mariensteig leads through the Eng in the Höllental and runs partly narrow and exposed along the rock faces. Steel cables secure the steeper passages, yet surefootedness and a head for heights are required. An impressive route that combines alpine character with beautiful views into the valley.

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3.50 km

Historic timber chute in the Eng Gorge

Highlight • Historical Site

The wooden giant in the Eng bei Payerbach, which is more than seven kilometers long, was once one of the largest timber delivery systems in the Schneeberg area. The coveted raw material was brought down to it until the 1950s, when the "rule" of forest roads and trucks began. The City of Vienna Forest Service reconstructed part of the wooden transport trough that was assembled without a single nail. And now the forestry office has restored the monument - because it is undoubtedly one - for which it deserves praise.
Today it is difficult to imagine how laborious the labor of the wood servants was. There was a lot of hustle and bustle in the narrow, at the confluence of the Promiska trench - which the Federal Office renamed Mitterberggraben for some unknown reason - there was even a small tavern. In the meantime it has become quiet in the gorge-like Eng, except for the renovated piece, only remains of the old giant can be seen, but which evoke some memories.

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6.24 km

Naturefriends House Knofeleben

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Modern hut with a striking roof shape on the south side of the Krummbachstein. The Naturfreundehaus Knofeleben was opened in 2012 after the previous hut unfortunately burned down. The cozy rooms are bright and very clean. Monday is a rest day.

All information is available at knofeleben.at.

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6.69 km

Mountain panorama

Highlight • Viewpoint

is perfect for a short rest before getting down to business.

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7.14 km

View of Rax and Schneeberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Schneeberg and the Rax.

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7.64 km

Krummbachstein

Highlight • Summit

Summit cross Krummbachstein with summit book to enter ;-)))

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7.64 km

Ascent of Krummbachstein

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice view at. Ascension

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11.4 km

Mariensteig Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A narrow path leads up past rocks, a wire rope provides additional safety.

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.23 km

3.48 km

1.77 km

1.44 km

339 m

125 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

2.61 km

2.35 km

1.97 km

1.28 km

439 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Naturefriends House Knofeleben – Krummbachstein loop from Payerbach-Reichenau

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Historic timber chute in the Eng Gorge

Naturefriends House Knofeleben

Mountain panorama

View of Rax and Schneeberg

Krummbachstein

Ascent of Krummbachstein

Mariensteig Trail

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