--- title: Turnstein circular route url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008065/turnstein-circular-route.html" description: "Short description:From Natternbach to the highest viewpoint, the Turnstein (650 m above sea level), and back to the starting point via several villagesQuality of experience: ******Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical value" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Turnstein circular route Turnstein circular route ========================== **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4723 Natternbach **Destination:** 4723 Natternbach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/463514/F41F6489CDD4F8FC388563925A3BB590004C2178A1903363CDD7FBE7A1902F54/panorama-von-turnstein.webp) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.jpg) Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Natternbach, Dr. Nöhammer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/463514/F41F6489CDD4F8FC388563925A3BB590004C2178A1903363CDD7FBE7A1902F54/panorama-von-turnstein.webp "© Marktgemeinde Natternbach, Dr. Nöhammer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/463514/F41F6489CDD4F8FC388563925A3BB590004C2178A1903363CDD7FBE7A1902F54/panorama-von-turnstein.webp) Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Natternbach Close copyright [ ![Turnstein circular route](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Natternbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395295/D6EAD9AEE851C684833E589144BE67E9ABFD16C24810F61847FCDAA6EA080C97/turnstein-rundweg.jpg) 1. 2. Circular route Kirchenplatz 6 4723 Natternbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchenplatz%206%2C%204723%20Natternbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchenplatz%206%2C%204723%20Natternbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:sykfHix{rAXc@^KpAtIPFnEoBp@hCBDl@rAq@`B~AfD\zJRdR`BzKf@bFl@nZZr@RbDf@rDTpEM`Lc@zE?fEa@nGi@tDa@pA]lAKv@[dAUr@sClFk@~A{@fDKlAMfEAhE]zCDvAGpAS^WtCAdAHn@xAvFNrFAt@MhAcDzMkEvLMlDe@lCERqEp@eCvDiBhBy@^o@jEg@nA]NGsBg@B{AnAcCvAm@rAg@j@o@g@M?s@r@_BfEkA|GmArDcBjAoBC{AOyDj@gDnBoAzA_@zEBrEIjAgA_AEQWgAgBmEoAsEsCuM]sCW{@aAaH_@aEe@f@iBnBKr@JtAE\eExAq@EuC{@_Gq@iFjAaJdCiAcEa@yBg@cB{BoC??jBg@fBcAjAiADa@jA}MB{DNaD~JeYXmAn@eEPYRYm@cA{@{BnAsEHiCVeCU{LQ_AgDsEHkDnFkTRsAl@{IFcAb@UrD_AfFcLlIaCl@cB~BsI|DfCnAH`@gGGoBJyBc@e@_@wBbA_HViAp@sAjBkCxEsEDEh@uAnBsGhAqCf@M^_@fAyAvBoDbDsBhDuA`Bc@jEaDhDsE~AsCbBwAlAkFTg@~AoArA{A&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** From Natternbach to the highest viewpoint, the Turnstein (650 m above sea level), and back to the starting point via several villages **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value **Description:** From the starting point in Natternbach via Dopl and Au near Ed, head westward into the forest-rich spring area of the Tresleinsbach. Continue - passing the notable chapel in Gaisbuchen - to the highest viewpoint at 650 m above sea level, the Turnstein. After a stop at the "Wirt in Pfeneberg," hike back to Natternbach via Kreuz and Püret **Tip:** Gastronomy along the route: country inn "Wirt in Pfeneberg"; In the main town: Cafe Bauer, Reifinger inn, IKUNA Nature Resort **Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear **Additional information:** Attractions: viewpoints, Turnstein, Gaisbuchen chapel [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4723 Natternbach **Destination:** 4723 Natternbach **duration:** 3h 19m **length:** 12,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 214m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 214m **Lowest point:** 429m **Highest point:** 645m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center **Destination:** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center **further information:** - culturally interesting - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Turnstein circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008065&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Turnstein circular route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008065&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Turnstein circular route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/135045/AC8B44A71164A614BEF527724F17A4F64EE87F75CA8CC4DBDC6F70E9F66722AB/erlebnispark.jpg "Erlebnispark") IKUNA Natur & Seminarresort - Tipihotel**** ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430016989/ikuna-natur-seminarresort-tipihotel.html) ![Bäckerei Konditorei Bauer](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395297/8BA69960448E85017D9EB5399E2EEC0F515E805E8E4E66C8CCCB99C144067BAE/baeckerei-konditorei-bauer.jpg "Bäckerei Konditorei Bauer") Bauer confectionery-bakery Guests can enjoy fresh pastries, a wide range of breakfast options, snacks, snacks, pastries, ice cream, confectionery and coffee inside in the cozy cafe or outside on the terrace. ![Ausblick vom Turnstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463515/9AE51E4207471884542D7954786DAAD4C74521325F8890FBBAFC58E4E2FC7DD7/ausblick-vom-turnstein.webp "Ausblick vom Turnstein") Turnstein ![Wirt in Pfeneberg (Gemeinde)](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395301/4298AFF9ADA07E24DDF57D265B09B6E20D0CD2A5ECE87D7DF395621F2CA0D3D6/wirt-in-pfeneberg-gemeinde.jpg "Wirt in Pfeneberg (Gemeinde)") Wirt in Pfeneberg The "Wirt in Pfeneberg" is a family-run business in a wonderful location close to the forest. The cuisine is home-style and focuses on local delicacies. The inn has a cosy "Bergdiele" and a guest room. 1. 2. 3. 4. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** By car: Motorway A8 to the Pichl exit near Wels. Then continue via Grieskirchen and Peuerbach **Public Transit** [Getting to the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region? The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or airplane. **Parking** At the info point in the Natternbach Sports and Leisure Center [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Turnstein circular route** Marktgemeindeamt Natternbach Kirchenplatz 6 4723 Natternbach Phone +43 7278 8255Show no. 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