--- title: Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008162/stillensteinklamm-and-elevated-trail.html" description: "Short description:The Stillensteinklamm is one of the most scenic hiking routes in the lower Mühlviertel and has been awarded the Upper Austrian Hiking Quality Seal.Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyGeological highlights" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail ====================================== **Starting place:** 4360 Grein **Destination:** 4360 Grein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396556/3B6C406C62CD191A33895FF3CB94D4EF17C3A7FDFDA63C0534B3294CEC97B034/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396557/893D0980CB5674268D2E2B19B1E1CAEA570DCD866225ABC010F00036B8F7AAA1/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396558/E16DE7CFC2653F604C14B4B91CA4191EA6C89ABB49E728AF573E3D8FA0DE92F9/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm Bad Kreuzen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396556/3B6C406C62CD191A33895FF3CB94D4EF17C3A7FDFDA63C0534B3294CEC97B034/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396556/3B6C406C62CD191A33895FF3CB94D4EF17C3A7FDFDA63C0534B3294CEC97B034/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm Bad Kreuzen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396557/893D0980CB5674268D2E2B19B1E1CAEA570DCD866225ABC010F00036B8F7AAA1/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396557/893D0980CB5674268D2E2B19B1E1CAEA570DCD866225ABC010F00036B8F7AAA1/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm Bad Kreuzen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396558/E16DE7CFC2653F604C14B4B91CA4191EA6C89ABB49E728AF573E3D8FA0DE92F9/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396558/E16DE7CFC2653F604C14B4B91CA4191EA6C89ABB49E728AF573E3D8FA0DE92F9/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm - Stiller Stein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396559/BDB119F83BEE7A6B0A0D3E7B843EA16214E691C43DFF2104EA9146EC75DE2AA6/stillensteinklamm-stiller-stein.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396559/BDB119F83BEE7A6B0A0D3E7B843EA16214E691C43DFF2104EA9146EC75DE2AA6/stillensteinklamm-stiller-stein.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm Bad Kreuzen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396560/58137C1179BF4B1CCAF21B456AC56992793A4F0E3FD2D9C92756C2541A388784/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396560/58137C1179BF4B1CCAF21B456AC56992793A4F0E3FD2D9C92756C2541A388784/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright [ ![Stillensteinklamm Bad Kreuzen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396561/40D70753BAF998395CE57BA830EB1471CD315DE892B3EE7E5DDE9AF23760D60F/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich-Sintwerk GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396561/40D70753BAF998395CE57BA830EB1471CD315DE892B3EE7E5DDE9AF23760D60F/stillensteinklamm-bad-kreuzen.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Circular route Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "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:{mjeHijtyA~AsDg@wAkAgFu@sFa@gF[g@e@Ga@_@Sg@]yEQw@sBsFDe@}@gKq@_GyAuJw@oKk@W_G]Bw@YyAl@sBa@g@Gq@FeA`@qACKK?cAtA]Tc@BaDw@Ga@`@_Ap@mCCDoBtBi@F{@Oi@o@o@mAa@Wa@No@bAUdAGC?o@PsB\yAjAiC?e@Ya@SMIi@L]RQb@CNSLk@CwBRa@n@YXs@J}AC]_Aw@GUB]p@uADWk@eAKkAYs@a@]uAUUOFo@XGw@QhAU~@e@TqAg@oB?e@n@gA?aAe@i@k@YgAiCIa@KKgAXUIw@eBcAqAUaDTaCIgAR_Bj@@LVFjBPlANNXGXw@\B|Ar@j@QfAP\QXi@~@FSa@Bw@Re@GA?E?E?JyAVqA?sB_BeBeB{@YgBJ{@f@uAdEWxACRUdCU\YJBLw@dBK~@?fB]lAJrASxAFj@]fAqAxAgA^g@p@OxAo@lCa@n@_Ah@gD_Aa@U{@f@o@BkDiAyASkAyBgBW{ByAGBBIqAeB?U]KBIKGcB]eAF@TAUMPMCCTsBbAo@~@K?a@`@]v@X`@Yf@k@d@BMe@Ka@XYCm@eAgBDKQ]Bg@UkAkCIg@Ym@SIIWm@k@Q?e@z@]FUTwBGa@Jw@a@[VEDMm@OFqAxAUFw@xAsAfBQh@GpC]z@aALuC?_AKKAQK?{@s@sBeBgJGw@NkDCs@GCw@xAYPYMcAyAa@YkBK_CnBiApBmAlA{B?}AXc@IOASFEFr@lGe@`@kBGYn@Xo@jBFd@a@s@mGXOB?n@J|AYzB?lAmAhAqB~BoBjBJ`@XbAxAXLXQv@yAFBBr@OjDFv@dBfJv@lCC\UISPa@nBFXChBNvBKf@cBh@q@vBQfBBp@PPJQtAe@\TLd@CPQF_AlEa@z@YXITDNzDUXTv@dEXPh@EPLbAxA?TU\G`@ThBUrBd@CNJVPt@rBj@T`@Mn@i@l@qAtAlCrBvBd@lA|@pA`@xAXxCl@~@TpCxAnFz@d@bFq@tCh@hBs@PHj@fA\PVCb@c@z@eBv@mERk@\O`@?j@`@fAlCTF\GlAiAxAwDz@i@fA]j@Bh@Xv@B|AQr@\PS?CXgBnAuE\JXKXk@bD_Av@e@`@}BN]XCXTv@bAFj@Gz@k@d@K\?\bAjD?d@]lA]\cA?GPz@nCQ|B?nALb@`@?h@g@\Gj@Td@h@FNlA~CpA~@~@Hz@]tAeAjA]`AC|AX`ItCD@@MALVDXlAd@~@JlA?lAr@fHCbAJXb@J\\h@|AXXbA?dC_Av@n@nA`@jBxAlCbA\v@bAz@?z@f@bBbAnF|C`K\l@Lj@MJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** The Stillensteinklamm is one of the most scenic hiking routes in the lower Mühlviertel and has been awarded the Upper Austrian Hiking Quality Seal. **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Geological highlights **Description:** The starting point for the hike is the hiking info point at the Danube promenade. The well-signposted family hiking trail No. 9 first leads through the Danube town of Grein, past the Granite Gallery, over the Kreuzleithen to the Werfenstein viewpoint. Further to the gorge entrance at Gießenbachmühle. Through the gorge, it goes uphill past spectacular granite formations to the highlight of the hike, the "Silent Stone." At this point, the stream flows partly underground. Then the path continues, first through the forest, then over meadows, to the Aumühle inn. On the elevated trail No. 7, it goes through the gentle rolling hills of the Mühlviertel, first on a forest path, later on farm roads back to the Danube town of Grein. **Tip:** On the way back, a detour from hiking trail No. 7 to the Marienstein is recommended, a granite rock formation with a statue of Mary - a magnificent view of Grein and the Danube valley all the way to the Alps! For lunch, the country inn Aumühle is recommended; for a snack and to 'recharge' before the ascent through the gorge, the snack station Gießenbachmühle is ideal.**Safety guidelines:** Accessible all year round at your own risk. Not recommended when wet or snowy, caution!!**Equipment:** Good footwear absolutely necessary**Additional information:** www.aumuehle.at [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4360 Grein **Destination:** 4360 Grein **duration:** 4h 34m **length:** 15,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 458m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 465m **Lowest point:** 228m **Highest point:** 520m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Hiking info point at the Danube promenade **Destination:** Hiking info point at the Danube promenade **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008162&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008162&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Hotel Aumühle Copyright: Hotel Aumühle Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/106793/219A42098040BD17F55FDAD54A14E5917A64AD83080078780C12FA49BA019B90/hotel-aumuehle.jpg "Hotel Aumühle (© Urheber: Hotel Aumühle Copyright: Hotel Aumühle)") Aumühle - Wellnesshotel ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/101634/aumuehle-wellnesshotel.html) ![Bäckerei Winkler](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396564/188CDC60FEABF876F491068D1BD501ECB6F2770B1FD7E775F7629611B5C9E565/baeckerei-winkler.jpg "Bäckerei Winkler") Bäckerei-Cafe Winkler Pastries and bread Pastries, fresh daily ![Gasthaus Schinakel](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393776/B57D6BD655C12D8A620935CAE4369DB54BC1B64DC1371A7D8F5A722ADC05FF0E/gasthaus-schinakel.jpg "Gasthaus Schinakel") Cafe-Restaurant Schinakel Let yourself be inspired by our delicacies and enjoy the magnificent Danube view from our unique sun terrace with a good glass of wine or a cultivated glass of beer. We have 3 different menus daily and also always fresh regional offers. ![Cipos](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396562/DE5709757889A8AFD84317BD63FA0E8DDA1B63B5F96CF6B6CC58E73A6EB212B2/cipos.jpg "Cipos") CIPO'S Pizza-Kebab [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Kamleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/113093/4E30400D45A917563A99573AC65BB7916B577C207818C316ED96A961D91683C5/kamleitner.jpg "Kamleitner (© Copyright: Kamleitner)") Ferienwohnung Kamleitner ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103152/ferienwohnung-kamleitner.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) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ebner Willi Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/129054/DE03632E935AF09A8E1334E8CC549C06B06AE6D5A3AC9E129DF66AACFD82C72E/giessenbachmuehoele.jpg "Gießenbachmühöle (© Copyright: Ebner Willi)") Gießenbachmühle ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430010789/giessenbachmuehle.html) Grein, Donaulände [ ![](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) ![Abendstimmung](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393788/9C4FAD0E7425D864FC38A763FDDE439DD2A522789F005A1E14A21EB67D3264B2/abendstimmung.jpg "Abendstimmung") Jausenstation Gießenbachmühle Directly at a stage destination of the **[Donausteig](https://www.donauregion.at/wandern-am-donausteig.html)**, at the entrance to the famous **[Stillensteinklamm gorge](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012360/stillensteinklamm.html)**, you can enjoy our delicacies made from products from local farms and suppliers from the region. In the **[Giessenbachmühle](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-location/detail/430010789/giessenbachmuehle.html)** area, you have the opportunity to take a culinary break during your hike along the **[Donausteig](https://www.donauregion.at/wandern-am-donausteig.html)**. Recharge your batteries for the next stage with some Mühlviertel cider and bacon bread. After a hike through the **[Stillensteinklamm gorge](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012360/stillensteinklamm.html)** or on one of the circular hiking trails via Achleiten, St. Nikola and Struden, you can bring the day to a leisurely close at the end of the excursion. ![KABLU innen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393819/B7B1523DFD80922611BBBA07D9CFF4FCC4A975755499568970AD6D5D2E7A62FB/kablu-innen.jpg "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 ![34377.jpg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431263/5EF50E64EFF0C702C7B22BF9C8564A58D341B8E3B8D4771F3936F461CCAD3123/34377-jpg.jpg "34377.jpg") Kalvarienbergkapelle Grein ~ Donau The Calvary Chapel contains the life-size figures of the Crucified, the two thieves and the three assistant figures, St Mary, St Magdalene and St John. The moulded sculptures are of good late baroque expression, from the end of the 18th century. Wonderful view of Grein ![KIWI](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393821/059CEB31796D2C13798487D566191636BA2298BC0417C942F422D6E4BFF2DA81/kiwi.jpg "KIWI") KIWI - Cafe Bar Lounge [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Petra Kragl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/116048/B222977C3DA3E4FC8F839AACDCD501900AAE0B88C3FBDD3B77C800D2347B97C8/pension-martha.jpg "Pension Martha (© Copyright: Petra Kragl)") Pension Martha ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103908/pension-martha.html) ![Blick vom Dichterstein in das Donautal Richtung Grein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393758/834D4E0DA70A46A64DF530931916F6583A75D6F915B1438AB79F8CCF596AF64B/blick-vom-dichterstein-in-das-donautal-richtung-grein.jpg "Blick vom Dichterstein in das Donautal Richtung Grein") Rastplatz St. Nikola/Gießenbachmühle Info: Marktgemeindeamt St. Nikola an der Donau Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 81 55 Arzt u. Hausapotheke, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 224 u. 325 Zahnarzt, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 772 77 Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 344, Notruf: 144 Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4223, Notruf: 133 Öffentl. WC und Trinkwasser bei der Gießenbachmühle **Chronik** **926** älteste Erwähnung des Strudels als »Paige« **985** wird Sarmingstein als Sabanich zum ersten Male genannt **1141** bestimmte Beatrix von Clam die St. Nikolauskirche als Spitalskirche. **1185** erfolgte die erste urkundliche Erwähnung des Ortes St. Nikola. **1234** wird erstmals Burg Werfenstein urkundlich erwähnt. **1351** scheint St. Nikola als eine Expositurpfarre von Waldhausen auf. **1391** wurde die Pfarre selbständig. **1511** Kaiser Maximilian I. erhebt die Orte St. Nikola und Sarmingstein zum Markt. **1572** Beide Märkte erhalten ein Marktwappen verliehen. **1592** Struden wird zum Markt erhoben und bekam ein Wappen. **Tipp** Der über der Straße aufragende Rundturm aus dem 15. Jahrhundert war der nördliche Eckpunkt der „Bastei“, die im Wappen von Sarmingstein dargestellt ist. **Pfarrkirche Hl. Nikolaus:** Barockisierte, romanische Chorquadratkirche. 1141 von Beatrix von Clam mit einem Hospital für Pilger und Reisende gegründet. In der Gießenbachmühle wurde einst eine Frau schwer krank. Nur ["Vom Kraut Widertod"](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/vom-kraut-widertod.html) konnte sie gesund werden. Die Donau-Sage erzählt, wie ihre Tochter zu dem Heilmittel kam... ![Restaurant Schwarzes Rössl](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393826/F9E39D42D921AEF603E5818B06A3EADD6AA6C730C71BA14520A054FA2BE0CFF2/restaurant-schwarzes-roessl.jpg "Restaurant Schwarzes Rössl") Restaurant Pizzeria Schwarzes Rössl Typical Italian, Mediterranean and regional delicacies in the restaurant or to take home. Salad buffet Cocktail bar Beautiful shady garden ![Stadtgarten Grein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396576/2A5F6AFEABF2D809FB6D97B3C44CCE04E089870651E081C5EC1DB970F0F9BCD5/stadtgarten-grein.jpg "Stadtgarten Grein") Stadtgarten Grein A place to meet, pause and enjoy the diversity of nature. Large granite blocks invite you to linger, while species-rich planting supports the microclimate and creates a valuable habitat for insects, birds and microorganisms. A 17-metre-long apple hedge forms a harmonious boundary between the garden and the car park. A wooden platform under the spreading walnut tree offers a place to rest. A drinking fountain provides refreshment - an all-round lively and natural space. ![Unterer Bachlauf](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396573/0CD0D8A5EAA29766E6829334B415E155E4723A144A07644F9EBE5231B5D1DCE9/unterer-bachlauf.jpg "Unterer Bachlauf") Stillensteinklamm It was a sought-after meat, fur and medicine supplier. Protection measures and reintroductions led to the increase of the European beaver’s stock. Where man and beaver meet, conflicts can occur. Its tree chopping makes the beaver unpopular with the forestry sector, and marginal floodings can occur by the damming of waters. But beavers are an enrichment to our waters and contribute through their activities to an increase of faunal biodiversity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. [ 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 in Upper Austria? The fastest way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane. **Parking** Parking in Grein [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone +43 732 7277 - 800Show no. 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