--- title: Herdmann Circular Route url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008157/herdmann-circular-route.html" description: "Short description:Cozy hike around the village of HerdmannQuality of experience: ***Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableFamily friendly" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Herdmann Circular Route Herdmann Circular Route ========================= **Starting place:** 4360 Grein **Destination:** 4360 Grein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/463656/27F1E5B1B76311F81726BF5B446B0C1C34C101D8DAC78682C95A268120543540/hexenstein.jpg) Open copyright © Verein Grein Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Hexenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/463656/27F1E5B1B76311F81726BF5B446B0C1C34C101D8DAC78682C95A268120543540/hexenstein.jpg "© Verein Grein Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/463656/27F1E5B1B76311F81726BF5B446B0C1C34C101D8DAC78682C95A268120543540/hexenstein.jpg) Stadtplatz 7 4360 Grein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%207%2C%204360%20Grein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%207%2C%204360%20Grein "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:omjeHsgtyAJ\Lv@GRU\w@n@QXKl@YtDCt@?dCCn@Mt@yA`ESxAQ`@Y`@mBz@k@f@`@hBTxAbC`GX~@|AlHCRKdE?|ATz@dA~BQNsBvAk@|Bg@hAYzCEhB?dAVrBD~AKfBa@rAW~DdAzFj@bDh@`E|@xFpExPpAvFr@`EIj@Af@\pEJzGT~DtAjAxB`A`AbA|@lAn@@bAm@jA}@DUIeACyExAk@Xg@Zi@^yBr@uBNu@Y[w@GK?Wi@@s@RoCh@aCl@cAzAm@NEZa@Hg@xBkC|@kBYy@y@wBy@{Cw@uEa@_EQBa@{@WQYTiApCOCIQGw@Us@cCcEg@gFqAkHgAcFe@mIo@_Dq@BwAzCE~AEXSG_@_@YGUBk@Q][IASl@m@`@oAVm@Gc@i@Qu@EESkBFkAZaA\yAFqAk@_Ba@o@Ow@?}AJeEBS}AmHY_AcCaGUyAa@iBj@g@lB{@Xa@Pa@RyAxAaELu@Bo@?eCBu@XuDJm@PYv@o@T]FSMw@K]&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Cozy hike around the village of Herdmann **Quality of experience:** *** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly **Description:** The circular route starts in the center at the town square. The route leads along Kreuznerstraße to the Breitenangerstraße junction. Follow this road, then cross the state road. Here you continue along Breitenangerstraße to the right on the promenade "Kaiserpromenade". Through the forest it goes to the "Hexenstein". Continue along the Breitenanger lane to the farm "Schacherbauer" and past the Lahnhofer farm to the Groißgraben lane. Along this to the next left junction, then up the Herdmann lane to the Binderalm inn. From there through a short forest section back down towards the center.**Tip:** A short stop is worth the "Hexensteine". These are stone hunting seats, about which the legend says that witches once met there on special occasions to dance. The Binderalm inn invites you to a cozy rest with a beautiful view over Grein.**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4360 Grein **Destination:** 4360 Grein **duration:** 1h 49m **length:** 6,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 116m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 116m **Lowest point:** 231m **Highest point:** 339m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Town Square Grein **Destination:** Town Square Grein **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Herdmann 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_430008157&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Herdmann 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_430008157&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Herdmann Circular Route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Schloss Greinburg, Grein/Donau](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/465576/A7650A07021858D24A6B172A8039BCB1FE126EB4FA64ADFD2C8CFC71AA8C1650/variant-webp.webp "Schloss Greinburg, Grein/Donau") Castle Greinburg The castle has a special place in the heart of the ducal family of **Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.** Acquired by Duke Ernst I in 1823, it served as an Austrian residence and hunting lodge for subsequent generations. Visitors can enjoy a tour of the castle's historic ceremonial rooms: - the magnificent arcaded courtyard, - the imposing Knights' Hall and - the castle chapel. The Sala Terrena, lined with Danube pebbles, and the diamond vault with its fascinating interplay of light and shadow are unique. The private Ducal Saxe-Coburg and Gotha banqueting rooms are a special feature - and **can only be visited on a guided tour**. The precious furnishings with furniture and paintings from the private collection of the ducal family present the exciting history of the internationally important aristocratic family of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. ##### Castle tours for school groups We offer special educational programs for all school classes: **[www.schloss-greinburg.at/besucher](https://www.schloss-greinburg.at/besucher/)** ![Theatersaal](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/465578/10660658B28AD3D1CFC01026BAB255C43F446FB67A0E8107E351E7CF3DCC1598/theatersaal.webp "Theatersaal") Municipial Theater Grein Original box seats; a restroom separated from the auditorium only by a curtain; the Napoleon Box; and much more. In the newly redesigned City Museum, you can learn more about the city’s eventful history and the theater’s history from its beginnings to the present day. The City Theater hosts performances every year from March through December. Guided tours are available year-round by appointment. #### Programs for School Groups In addition to our “classic”—a guided tour of the Historic City Theater, suitable for students ages 6 and up and tailored to each age group—we now offer a new and exciting format: the special theater tour “All About Theater.” You can find all the information here: [www.stadttheater-grein.at/deu/führungen/angebote-für-schüler](https://www.stadttheater-grein.at/deu/f%C3%BChrungen/angebote-f%C3%BCr-sch%C3%BCler/) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Kamleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/121881/7ACD9938BB2E784A5820371D8866ACF01F48F88DA813B81190232FD60CB54DC2/ferienwohnung-schacherhof.jpg "Ferienwohnung Schacherhof (© Copyright: Kamleitner)") Ferienwohnung Schacherhof ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430000342/ferienwohnung-schacherhof.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/108967/BBCB744E6D1FFD970A8E5A70F0461663B824FB3606DC0D783B58B8E6161F9847/gastgarten-am-fusse-der-greinburg.jpg "Gastgarten am Fuße der Greinburg") Gasthof Zur Traube, Grein ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102232/gasthof-zur-traube-grein.html) ![Willkommen im Gastgarten am Fuße der Greinburg.](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/462751/788FB1067431A5304ED4AE988DF6898FC780B1DA5F06A80122CAE42195443CB4/willkommen-im-gastgarten-am-fusse-der-greinburg.jpg "Willkommen im Gastgarten am Fuße der Greinburg.") Gasthof Zur Traube, Grein ![Kloster III](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415944/3E9D3EF793D3046AC8EFD3114C9DB982CE9EC9C83758473125D03E4584144088/kloster-iii.jpg "Kloster III") Haus St. Antonius Building The small house community of St Anthony's House tries to walk a "pilgrimage to the sources of faith" and to discover the sources of life together with the guests: in the Liturgy of the Hours, in the celebration of the liturgy, in Eucharistic adoration, in silence, in living from the Word of God, in conversation... We welcome individual guests and groups. We are happy to organise retreats and days of reflection for closed groups. Above all, however, St. Anthony's House invites individuals to days of silence, reflection, individual retreats and holidays in the monastery all year round. [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/104309/554E311D08AE541DF8E3489DEE46B410EF63DAD53FADE09253323B5DD5D008B8/hotel-goldenes-kreuz.jpg "Hotel Goldenes Kreuz") Hotel-Garni Goldenes Kreuz ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/101161/hotel-garni-goldenes-kreuz.html) ![KABLU innen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/462758/C295640A0C9749958A54B4A643A8C6F430177D3132836E15B0F03FEB36157031/kablu-innen.webp "KABLU innen") KABLU - Café, Wine & Bistro Coffee & Coffee Specialities Teas & hot drinks homemade pastries breakfast & snacks lunch & dinner menu Drinks of all kinds wines from our own wine cellar Air-conditioned garden directly on the town square ![Binderalm](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396340/7A06EDB36B823D841D9EEFAC3B160D6395C5615CF761B889E46B03EEC00E6AFF/binderalm.jpg "Binderalm") Landgasthaus Binderalm Welcome to the Binderalm - the destination for everyone! We spoil our visitors and guests with the finest home cooking, atmospheric live music, comfortable guest rooms, an animal paradise and much more. Organic delicacies, cider and schnapps Enjoyment with a magnificent view of the Danube valley from the sun terrace. ![Meggaubrunnen - Stadtplatz Grein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403383/386274FBC2037C2DAE1DE50F52F1441BE526DC8C9CC02448C0D82E82F30862E3/meggaubrunnen-stadtplatz-grein.jpg "Meggaubrunnen - Stadtplatz Grein") Meggaubrunnen Fountain The town fountain on Grein's historic town square, also known as the Meaggaubrunnen, dates back to 1872 and was named after Count Leonhard Helfrich Meggau, who owned Greinburg Castle. The citizens of Grein erected a stone monument in the town square to Count Meggau, who was socially committed to the people of Grein. [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/153398/3B43CA1E514C534AA5388CD013190DFE5C7C4B4824E2071D4C4DDA8551D4C4E1/pension-stadt-grein.jpg "Pension Stadt Grein") Pension Stadt Grein ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430020722/pension-stadt-grein.html) ![La Vita Außenansicht](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395351/02AAD4BFE3939746C3921E04539D482D4E11A0E875CC6303C68B4658FCD32E3C/la-vita-aussenansicht.jpg "La Vita Außenansicht") Restaurant-Pizzeria La Vita Greek, Italian and Mexican specialities, pizza service, daily menu. ![Greinburg Castle](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396339/4D8A2168C7FBA616E91A26A13E64F0EA7D006691606D1CDBE80CE002CBA7B7B6/schloss-greinburg.jpg "Greinburg Castle") Schloss Greinburg Seit mehr als 500 Jahren thront Schloss Greinburg, das älteste Wohnschloss Österreichs, majestätisch über der Stadt Grein und der Donau. Es wurde zwischen 1488 und 1495 mit der kaiserlichen Bewilligung von Kaiser Friedrich III. von Heinrich und Siegmund Prüschenk erbaut und war eines der ersten Schlösser im deutschsprachigen Raum. Das Schloss hat einen besonderen Platz im Herzen der herzoglichen Familie von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha. 1823 von Herzog Ernst I. erworben, diente es den folgenden Generationen als österreichischer Wohnsitz und als Jagdresidenz. ![Stadtpfarrkirche Grein - Innenansicht](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/465579/B235D09E623ECFE7FA68906516B27CE28FE5212C22BE0098FD5D30EF3EF63D94/variant-jpg.jpg "Stadtpfarrkirche Grein - Innenansicht") Stadtpfarrkirche Grein Built as a late Gothic building, dedicated to St. Ägidius. The altarpiece created by Bartolomeo Altomonte depicts St. Ägidius with the hind and is framed by a lively baroque structure. Magnificent pulpit with the four church fathers, which was donated by the lady of the castle Anna von Dietrichstein in 1679. Interesting gravestones and tombstones. Transport company Schönhofer The Schönhofer company specialises in barrier-free passenger transport and minibus hire. Locations in Grein, Linz/Urfahr and Waldhausen im Strudengau [ Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Grein Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/100249/CBE8C9CD3C7ED9871E37094E1D71FE436CEB52F3C4C35AD2B6CCD16C693647C2/gasthof-binderalm.jpg "Gasthof Binderalm (© Copyright: TVB Grein)") Urlaub am Bauernhof Binderalm ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/100079/urlaub-am-bauernhof-binderalm.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube Region Upper Austria? The quick way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane. 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