Freienstein Circular Trail

easy Summit tours · Gröbminger Land

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 4.62 km
Duration: 02:00 h
Ascent: 360 m
Descent: 330 m
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The tour

At the beginning, Path no. 12 leads through the western part of the adventure park. Then it continues steeply uphill until reaching a wider path. It leads slightly uphill past the Goaßsteig entrance up to the next crossroad. From there, follow path no. 679 on the right towards Freienstein. The path at this level is only suitable for experienced mountain climbers.

Arriving at the summit cross, continue until reaching Assacherscharte. From there, travel a short distance on the forest path towards Stoderzinken. After a few meters, a path on the right will lead to the forest again (take the second path, no. 90). Follow the path downhill towards Stoderstraße and back again to the starting point.


Turn-by-turn directions

At the beginning, Path no. 12 leads through the western part of the adventure park. Then it continues steeply uphill until reaching a wider path. It leads slightly uphill past the Goaßsteig entrance up to the next crossroad. From there, follow path no. 679 on the right towards Freienstein. The path at this level is only suitable for experienced mountain climbers.

Arriving at the summit cross, continue until reaching Assacherscharte. From there, travel a short distance on the forest path towards Stoderzinken. After a few meters, a path on the right will lead to the forest again (take the second path, no. 90). Follow the path downhill towards Stoderstraße and back again to the starting point.

Getting there
From Gröbming, head towards Stoderzinken/Zipline Stoderzinken until reaching the toll road.
Parking
Parking options in front of the beginning of toll road
Start
Parking - Abenteuerpark Gröbming
Destination
Parking - Abenteuerpark Gröbming
Security

Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.

 

In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number

Equipment

Changes in the weather, sudden drops in temperature, wind, fog and snowfields are objective hazards and require proper measures when on the go. Hut hosts are experienced mountain experts; they can provide good tips regarding the weather or route. Insufficient equipment, overestimating one’s capabilities, carelessness, poor physical fitness, and misjudgement can lead to critical situations. In case of thunderstorms: Avoid peaks, ridges and safety ropes at all costs.

In case of emergency please dial the following emergency number: no. 140 for Mountain rescue and no. 112 - the European emergency call number

A balaclava, gloves, a good jacket and pair of pants are standard equipment for routes in Alpine terrain. Good water-resistant shoes, sunglasses, solar protection and sufficient drinks are essential. This also includes torches, mapping material, a knife, and a small first aid kit.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
9°C
at noon
9°C
in the evening
9°C
Rain for most of the day, maximum intensities around noon.
in the morning
8°C
at noon
17°C
in the evening
14°C
Partly sunny during the day after light rain at daybreak.
in the morning
8°C
at noon
19°C
in the evening
16°C
Sunshine and cloudiness will alternate throughout the day. A chance of showers towards evening.

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