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View of Griffen Castle Ruins – Pöllinger Hütte loop from Griffen

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View of Griffen Castle Ruins – Pöllinger Hütte loop from Griffen

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View of Griffen Castle Ruins – Pöllinger Hütte loop from Griffen

04:31

46.1km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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162 m

Parish Church of Markt Griffen

Highlight • Religious Site

669 m

View of Griffen Castle Ruins

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Imposing view of the Griffen castle ruins!

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812 m

The castle was built between 1124 and 1146 by the Bamberg prince bishops. In 1160, Emperor Friedrich I named Grivena Castle as Bamberg's property of old. Blood jurisdiction belonged to the castle until 1425. In 1292, Ulrich von Heunburg occupied the fortress during a rebellion against King Rudolf's son, Duke Albrecht I. In 1293 Ulrich had to leave the castle again. Bamberg rule ended in 1759. The castle was incorporated into the Carinthian rule. Then there were several successive owners, namely Maria Theresia, then Count Egger and finally the Freiherren von Helldorf.

In the 16th century a major reconstruction of the castle took place. The floor area was about 4000 m². In 1659 a lightning strike destroyed one of the towers. The last service took place in the castle in 1768 and in 1840 the dilapidated roofs were torn down. In the year 2000 the renovation of the ruins started. A hiking trail now leads up the Schlossberg to the Griffen castle ruins.

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8.19 km

Viewpoint

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15.8 km

St. Leonhard Branch Church on the Saualpe

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This beautiful church stands in a clearing high up on the Saualpe. The St. Leonhard Church has existed since the middle of the 14th century. The simple walls and subtle decorations fit perfectly into the secluded space.

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20.8 km

Lamminger Hut

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Urige Alm hut, nice hosts

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24.1 km

Pöllinger Hütte

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Quaint hut with a panoramic garden on the meadow in front of the house. In the Pöllinger Hütte there are delicious dishes such as roast dumplings with dumplings or Kasnudeln with salad.

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46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

615 m

387 m

159 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

10.7 km

9.32 km

284 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

14°C

94 %

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View of Griffen Castle Ruins – Pöllinger Hütte loop from Griffen

Parish Church of Markt Griffen

View of Griffen Castle Ruins

Griffen Castle Ruins

Viewpoint

St. Leonhard Branch Church on the Saualpe

Lamminger Hut

Pöllinger Hütte

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