View of Enzianhütte – Kieneck Summit Cross loop from Thal

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View of Enzianhütte – Kieneck Summit Cross loop from Thal

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View of Enzianhütte – Kieneck Summit Cross loop from Thal

03:53

11.1km

510m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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754 m

Enziansteig Trail

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A beautiful and partly steep path from Thal up towards Kieneck and Enzianhütte.

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2.36 km

View of the Mountains Near Mariazell

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From here, the view extends over the mountain world around Mariazell with its distinctive peaks and forested mountain ranges. The gentle transitions between the pre-Alps and higher mountains lend the …

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2.92 km

Steep Ascent Through Forest

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The steep ascent through the forest requires some fitness, but rewards with a pleasantly quiet atmosphere away from the forest roads. Between tall trees, you quickly gain altitude and dive …

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3.13 km

Austrian Black Pine Natural Monument

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The Austrian Black Pine is a characteristic tree of the Gutensteiner Alps and represents the landscape of southern Lower Austria like few other species. The natural monument recalls the special …

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4.21 km

View of Enzianhütte

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From here, the view falls directly on the Enzianhütte, which is picturesquely nestled in the mountain landscape. Surrounded by meadows and forests, it appears like a small refuge in the …

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4.66 km

Lymegar Memorial Bench with View of Triestingtal

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Here you can catch a breath again, before you tackle the last climb and storms the summit. You can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and the valley.

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5.27 km

Kieneck Chapel

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The small chapel on the Kieneck contains a Madonna of Lourdes.

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Kieneck Summit Cross

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The Kieneck is very close to Furth an der Triesting and the hiking and water world Myrafälle Muggendorf. The summit can be easily hiked on relatively easy routes.

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

1.97 km

1.01 km

743 m

269 m

Surfaces

6.40 km

2.39 km

1.33 km

1.01 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

17°C

3°C

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Comments

April 5, 2025,Wanderung aufs Kieneck

Before the predicted sudden change in the weather, we took advantage of today's day for a lovely hike along the Enziansteig to the Enzianhütte on the Kieneck. From up here, we had a sweeping view of the partially still snow-covered mountains like the Gippel, Schneealpe, and Ötscher. For the return journey, we chose the easier-to-knee route through the Viehgraben.

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November 1, 2024,Kieneck via Viehgraben, Matrassteig und Enziansteig

From Thal via Viehgraben and Matrassteig to Kieneck. Down via Enziansteig. The last few meters up to the starting point were a bit borderline in terms of light, due to the change to standard time (winter time)!

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March 17, 2024,Kieneck

The Kieneck is a promising mountain in the Gutenstein Alps. From Thal near Muggendorf the climb is not too long, first it goes into the Viehgraben and then steeply over the Matrassteig to the Enzianhütte at the summit (1106 m). Because of the rain the day before, the upper part of the trail was uncomfortably slippery. After a long rest, …

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October 25, 2021,Kieneck via Viehgraben, Matrassteig und Enziansteig

From the village of Thal, first clean the Viehgraben and later via the steep Matrassteig more or less directly to the cross.

Down over the beautiful Enziansteig, even if you have to go down to the entrance to the Viehgraben and then up again.

The Enzianhütte presented itself wonderfully today (staff, kitchen, speed).

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