Details for: From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto
Brief description
A nice, family-friendly hike, the highlights of which include Greifenstein Castle (not accessible) and the Lourdes grotto. The route is suitable for families, but not for pushchairs. The short stretch from Greifenstein railway station to the start of the hiking route on Hadersfelderstrasse runs along a main road, and the footpath is narrow. The initially rather unattractive connection to the railway station is followed by a fantastic hiking trail.
Description
Tip/Fun-Fact: The highlight of this route is the Lourdes grotto, which was built in the 1920s as a replica of the famous Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes in France, and has been a popular pilgrimage site ever since.
Starting point of the tour
Station Greifenstein-Altenberg
Destination point of the tour
Station Maria Gugging Lourdesgrotte
Route description From Greifenstein to the Lourdes grotto
We will start at Greifenstein-Altenberg railway station, and then head towards Höflein an der Donau, before turning right onto Hadersfelderstrasse. We will then follow the green signs to “Burg Greifenstein” (Greifenstein Castle) and “Hadersfeld Glockenturm” (Hadersfeld Clock Tower). At the fire station, we will turn right, and then left onto the red hiking route (heading towards the Tempelbergwarte lookout tower). Back on the road, we will follow the signs for “Hadersfeld Glockenturm” and then turn left onto Schlossgasse. Next, we will follow the yellow signs for “Lourdesgrotte via Binder Jockl” (Lourdes grotto via Binder Jockl). On Schotterstrasse, we will make a left turn (not a sharp turn) and head past the Lourdes grotto before following the road to the bus station.
Parking
At the Greifenstein station
At the parking lot of the Lourdes Grotto
Arrival with public transport
Start point: by train or bus to the stop "Bahnhof Greifenstein"
End point: by bus to the stop "Ma. Gugging Lourdes Grotto"
Author's tip
Rest points
Updated on: 04.11.2020
