Schimmelsprung Ruins – Buchberg Castle loop from Gars-Thunau

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Schimmelsprung Ruins – Buchberg Castle loop from Gars-Thunau

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Schimmelsprung Ruins – Buchberg Castle loop from Gars-Thunau

03:08

10.6km

300m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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29 m

Gars-Thunau Station

Highlight • Rest Area

03/25/2023 - I actually wanted to start from here, but I couldn't find the panorama board (P3)! There is a waiting room and a toilet that is clean and open.

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2.61 km

Schanzberg Picnic Area

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02/25/2023 - Break after the ascent on the Schanzberg, where the Schimmelsprung circuit meets the Hirschbach circuit.

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3.15 km

Slavic Fortification on Schanzberg

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February 25, 2023 - The fortified hilltop settlement Thunau am Kamp is located on the Schanzberg in Thunau am Kamp in the market town of Gars am Kamp in the …

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3.56 km

Riederkreuz Wayside Shrine

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02/25/2023 - In memory of Erich Rieder, Weidmannsheil your hunting buddies.

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3.63 km

Ruins of the Oldest Church North of the Danube

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02/25/2023 - The foundation walls uncovered in 1986 are part of the oldest church remains in Austria north of the Danube.

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3.97 km

Schimmelsprung Ruins

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February 25th, 2023 - Despite the advanced state of decay of the fortifications, there are still a number of building walls, including those of the Palas and parts of the …

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7.29 km

Buchberg Castle

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02/25/2023 - Very well preserved castle privately owned by the Bogner family in the beautiful Kamptal. Worth seeing!

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8.58 km

Klösterl Ruins

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02/25/20223 - Very little left of the ruins, at the rest area still a nice older weathered wooden sign on the tree. No information board here, ruin has been forgotten.

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

2.38 km

1.82 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

6.09 km

1.85 km

1.41 km

968 m

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

March 13, 2024,Ruine Schimmelsprung

We already did this hike in a short version on January 13, 2024 (see description there). Today there was a slightly longer tour on the agenda. After the mold jump, first into a ditch, then uphill again and around the Wachtberg to the BioSain vegetable farm. From there downhill again to Buchberg am Kamp with its impressive castle. Continue along …

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