Schachateich – Grünau Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Sparbach

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Schachateich – Grünau Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Sparbach

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Schachateich – Grünau Castle loop from Katastralgemeinde Sparbach

01:25

20.5km

160m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Schachateich

Highlight • Lake

This pond is not a bathing pond but is very popular among fishermen.

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7.95 km

Grünau was first mentioned in a document in 1311. The castle and estate have been owned by the Noe-Nordberg family since the middle of the 19th century.

More about the story:
burgen-austria.com/archive.php?id=1066

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10.5 km

Löschteich

Lake

11.1 km

Windigsteig Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cycle path near Windigsteig, over the old railway bridge.

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16.4 km

Meierhofkapelle Schwarzenau

Highlight • Religious Site

Built around 1578 by the then owner of the castle. Soldiers from the French wars are said to have been buried near the chapel. Allegedly, there were also healings of paralytics who left their crutches at the chapel.

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16.5 km

Meierhof Chapel Schwarzenau

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Built around 1578 by the castle owner at the time, Reichhard Streun. At that time the castle was also redesigned into a Renaissance building. The chapel originally belonged to a …

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17.0 km

Schwarzenau Castle

Highlight • Castle

Today the complex impresses with a pond and valuable, decorated outbuildings such as a tavern and chapel. The latter is considered a popular wedding location.

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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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