Johnsbacher Sagenweg: Wild John - Gesäuse National Park

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Johnsbacher Sagenweg: Wild John - Gesäuse National Park

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Johnsbacher Sagenweg: Wild John - Gesäuse National Park

03:03

10.9km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 7, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Gesäuse

NS I Gesäuse und anschließendes Ennstal

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

24 m

Weidendom Visitor Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Weidendom adventure center is located on the banks of the Enns, surrounded by mighty mountains: a unique research workshop for young and old, in which everything revolves around the topics of nature and plants. The Willow Dome can be rented for events such as weddings and is open from May to September.

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996 m

Rest bench on the 'Wilder John' themed trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the Johnsbach

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3.75 km

On the Johnsbach Legends Trail

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path along the Johnsbach. Great views of the rugged mountains.

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5.48 km

Gasthof zum Donner in Johnsbach

Highlight • Restaurant

The cozy Gasthof zum Donner is a traditional family business that offers Styrian specialties and home cooking. In the summer, the shady garden invites you to take a break. There is also a playground for children and rooms are also available. Not far is the picturesque parish church of St. Egydius with the mountaineers' cemetery.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

3.68 km

879 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.23 km

3.98 km

1.53 km

879 m

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

3°C

91 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 17, 2025,🇦🇹 Durchs Gesäuse

The starting point for our hike today was the adventure center in Gesäuse National Park...
As the saying goes: if it's raining when we start, it can't get any worse. So, put on our rain jackets and continue along the Johnsbach stream to the village of the same name... a beautiful and varied route. Nevertheless, we were all relieved when …

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August 15, 2023,von der Bushalte Bachbrücke den Johnsbach hinauf nach Johnsbach und zurück

again easy to reach with public transport, see app BusBahnBim with timetables!! From the bus stop, cross the street and first take the "Der Wilde John" adventure trail. This is particularly interesting and lovingly designed for families with children. The story of Wild John is told and children can try all sorts of things (not just children...! 😀) It is …

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