Herdmann Circular Route
Cozy hike around the village of Herdmann
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
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
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
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 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
The historic city theatre Grein (1791) is the oldest secular theatre of Austria and without any doubt a sight of European significance. Today, the city theater, which was obtained from such an early time, is considered a jewel that is visited and admired by many visitors from near and far. Many curiosities from the past can be seen here. Original seats that had to be locked/unlocked with a small key; a toilet that was separated from the auditorium only with a curtain; a prison from where the prisoners could watch the performances and were given food, drinks and tobacco by the audience; the Napoleon box and a lot more. A special exhibition is connected to the historic city theatre.
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.
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
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.
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.
Greek, Italian and Mexican specialities, pizza service, daily menu.
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.
Built as a late Gothic building, dedicated to St Aegidius. The altarpiece created by Bartolomeo Altomonte depicts St Egidius with the hind and is framed by a lively baroque structure. Magnificent pulpit with the four church fathers, donated by the lady of the castle Anna von Dietrichstein in 1679. Interesting gravestones and tombstones.
Church services on Sundays and public holidays: 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m.
Public Transit
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4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
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