Grünburger Hut – Knieknübel Summit (1000 m) loop from Herndleck

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Grünburger Hut – Knieknübel Summit (1000 m) loop from Herndleck

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Grünburger Hut – Knieknübel Summit (1000 m) loop from Herndleck

06:17

15.6km

930m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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773 m

Herndleck Summit

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Formerly a small ski area. Now an all-year hiking destination with a great view and summit book.

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2.25 km

Teufelskirche Summit Cross

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If you already make the crossing from Herndleck to Kruckenbrettl, you should not refrain from writing in the summit book on the Teufelskirche.

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2.99 km

Messerer Gscheid

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If possible, avoid wet/damp conditions as it gets quite slippery!

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4.64 km

View of Hochbuchberg

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Here you can decide whether you want to climb the Hochbuchberg or descend to the Grünburgerhütte (approx. 10 min)

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5.22 km

Grünburger Hut

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Hut with wonderful views on the northern edge of the Alpine foothills. Excellent cuisine and friendly service.

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5.27 km

View From the Grünburgerhütte Terrace

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Beautiful view of the Upper Austrian foothills.

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9.58 km

Schneeherrgott Shrine

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A dream place with a wonderful view.

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10.5 km

Knieknübel Summit (1000 m)

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Even if the trees partially obscure the view here, this summit is somehow a magical place.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

5.39 km

2.51 km

808 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

7.28 km

808 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

21°C

9°C

83 %

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Grünburger Hut – Knieknübel Summit (1000 m) loop from Herndleck

Herndleck Summit

Teufelskirche Summit Cross

Messerer Gscheid

View of Hochbuchberg

Grünburger Hut

View From the Grünburgerhütte Terrace

Schneeherrgott Shrine

Knieknübel Summit (1000 m)

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