Khünburg ruins 839 m above the Jägersteig trail

Razina težine: srednja

4 km

Udaljenost
2 h

Trajanje
588 nv

Najniža točka
839 nv

Najviša točka
248 nv
248 nv

Khünburg ruins 839 m above the Jägersteig trail

The ruins of Khünburg Castle stand on a rocky outcrop 839 metres above sea level below the Spitzegel.

First mentioned in 1189 as the property of Count Pero de Kinburch. From the 13th century, it was owned by the diocese of Bamberg and was pledged to Duke Henry of Carinthia in 1311. After a fire in 1540, the castle fell into disrepair.

The keep, which can be climbed in the summer months and offers a fantastic view, large parts of the ring wall, which is up to 8 metres high, and the ground floor wall of a residential building are well preserved.

Prijedlog

In the area where the tour runs, the ground is covered with snow lilies in spring, later you will find the grass iris and many cyclamen.

Oprema

Normal hiking equipment, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Upute

From the bus stop on the B 111 or from the car park at the train stop on the tarmac road towards Khünburg, the so-called "Jägersteig" trail no. 19 branches off to the left just before the village. Initially straight uphill, it turns off at right angles to the north after a short while. Shortly afterwards you cross a forest road and after about 10 minutes you reach another forest road. Continue along this road and after about 50 metres the path branches off again. Now continue on the path with some steeper sections until you reach another forest road. Descend on this road for approx. 50 metres and then turn right to the castle.

To descend, return to the forest road and descend to the right until a path branches off to the right shortly after a barrier. Descend down this path, cross the forest road and shortly afterwards the path ends in a bend in the forest road at a fountain, the "Brusnbründl".

From here, continue along the forest road to the village of Khünburg, through it and on to the starting point of the tour.

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