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Hiking Trail
· Katschberg - Liesertal - Maltatal
Gmünd’s history walkable
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Alte Burg GmündPhoto: Region Katschberg Lieser-Maltatal
Short hike around the artist town of Gmünd with historical background.
The most interesting sites of Gmünd’s past can be comfortably explored on a charming round walk. At the Upper City Gate, we discover the pillory dating from the 15th century. At the start of the covered castle ascent, we encounter the Old Women's Chapel. The climb to the Old Castle is worthwhile for its magnificent tower view. On the way to the simple-elegant Kalvarienberg Church, the 7 artistically designed (Protestant) Stations of the Cross deserve attention, as does the crypt of the Counts of Lodron behind the castle. The finale is formed by the rear medieval alleys with some cultural-historical treasures before you reflect back from present to medieval times over a coffee or ice cream at one of the lovely inns or cafes.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Great pictures and information about the artist town of Gmünd, the Old Castle and the Porsche Automobile Museum can be found at:
Artist Town Gmünd
Old Castle
Porsche Automobile Museum
Roadbook
Start at the main square by the town hall - continue to the Upper City Gate - then left - past the Old Women's Chapel to the Old Castle - straight ahead - along the right path past the Stations of the Cross to the Kalvarienberg Church - straight through the forest to the "Bauchwehbründl" spring - at the end of the forest path, keep left through the Schloßbichl settlement to state road L 12 - cross the zebra crossing to the bike path - follow the bike path left along the Malta river to the Porsche Automobile Museum - continue to L 12 - cross the zebra crossing to the City Parish Church - continue through Kirchgasse to the main square back to the town hall.
Kalvarienberg church with Lodron’scher grave
Porsche car museum
Parish church "Assumption of Mary"
Public transport
ÖBB bus lines 5130 and 5132, bus stop Gmünd main square
Directions
Via the Tauern motorway A10 - exit Gmünd
Parking
Parking available outside the town center in public parking lots
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
More information on the history of Gmünd can be obtained at the tourism office in the town hall.
Literature: Chronicle of Gmünd | ARTIST TOWN GMÜND - Surprising discoveries in Carinthia’s oldest town | FROM GMÜND'S PAST DAYS
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Equipment
Hike possible with light footwear! Also ideal as a NORDIC WALKING route. Don’t forget sun and rain protection, provisions, and drinking water!Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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