Wanderlust in Palfau: Discover the Naturfreundehütte and more!

Wanderlust in Palfau: Discover the Naturfreundehütte and more!

What could be nicer than a relaxing hike in the picturesque Alps? In Palfau, embedded between meadows and forests, the hike to the Naturfreundehütte invites you. The starting point of this about 1.5-hour tour is located at the church car park in Palfau. The route leads across the street to the mountain farmer and continued through well -marked engravings, which are lined with colorful flower meadows and buzzing bees. While you enjoy the hike, there are breathtaking views of the Salzatal, the Gesäuse and the Hochschwab. This is how Meinzirk.at also reports on this enchanting tour.

Especially at the weekend, the Naturfreundehütte is a popular meeting place, where hikers also have the opportunity to spend the night. The hut is managed by volunteers of the Naturfreunde local group Palfau. On the terrace you can fortify yourself with a drink and little snacks such as jam skipper. Cyclists of the Buchstein round also like to use the hut as a stopover.

on the way to the Gamsstein

For the somewhat adventurous, the more demanding hike on the Gamsstein is ideal. This tour, which is about 8.8 kilometers long, has a continuously steep southern rise and lasts around 5.5 hours. Here you cover 1,197 vertical meters to the summit, which is located at 1,770 meters of altitude. After about an hour you can reach the Lackneralm Naturfreundehütte, from where a fantastic view of the Gesäuse Mountains and the striking Lugauer offers, as the Alpine club platform describes.

The increase is classified as a means, but requires good basic condition and sure -footedness, especially in the summit area. Hikers should make sure to pack enough drinks and wear solid shoes. Anyone who uses public transport can use the ÖBB Postbus from Steyr to Palfau. Large, free parking facilities near the church parking lot are available for drivers.

experience nature in the National Park Gesäuse

The entire region around Palfau is a real hiking paradise. The Gesäuse National Park offers numerous hiking trails for cozy walks and more demanding routes, such as the Luchs Trail. This extends over eleven stages and leads through impressive landscapes, including Austria's first world natural heritage, the beech forests. Here you can not only experience the unique nature, but also discover the spiritual side of the alpine wilderness.

And even if a concert series along the Lynx Trail was planned in the summer of 2025, it has now been canceled. For hiking enthusiasts, the trail remains an exciting destination with flexible booking for start times and companions, supported by partner companies and shuttle services along the path. Important protective huts, such as the Heßhütte and the Ennstaler Hütte, ensure additional refreshration.

Whether for a short trip to the Naturfreundehütte or a challenging summit tour on the Gamsstein - the Palfau region has something to offer for every hiking friend. Nature and conviviality go hand in hand here, and the breathtaking views are the icing on the cake of every hike.