Rabenstein ruins - Geisbühel | Mostviertel

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13,94 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 555 m elevation gain
Descent: 555 m elevation gain

Scenic hike with a view over the Pielach Valley

Starting point of the tour: Rabenstein train station
Tour destination: Rabenstein train station

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 13,94 km
Duration: 4:30 h
Ascent: 555 m elevation gain
Descent: 555 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point338 m
Highest point845 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Summit tour

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Description

The scenic hike passes the Rabenstein ruins and aims for the summit cross of Geisbühel (849 m). Returning to the start is via the anniversary path.

Equipment sturdy footwear/mountaineering boots, provisions
Route description Train station/market square (344 m) – Castle ruins (495 m) – Josef Franz Hut (841 m) – Geisbühel (summit cross 849 m) – "Upper Zögernitz" – "Lower Holz" – "Behind Prielwies" – Röhrenbachstraße – Market square/train station
Parking Oggersheimerplatz, train station
Getting there On the B39 towards Mariazell, turn left at the town "Rabenstein an der Pielach" towards the train station and follow the signs to the station.
Public transport For the journey, the Mariazell railway is recommended since the starting point is the train station.We take the Mariazell railway towards Mariazell and get off at the stop "Rabenstein an der Pielach."
Editor’s tip Station: Josef Franz Hut (841 m) - open only on weekends, must fountain

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Current weather on site

Today, 11.02.2026

8° to 9°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed5,7 km/h

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

3° to 9°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,9 km/h

Municipality of Rabenstein