Via Artis Grimmingorte

Suitable for families
culturally interesting

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Tour-Details

duration: 4h 45m

length: 16,2 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 347m

Altitude difference (downhill): 212m

Lowest point: 802m

Highest point: 926m

difficulty: very easy

condition: easy

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail

Short description:
The path leads from the house of Herbert Zand's birth in the are Knoppen, Pichl-Kainisch, first to the main road further to the area Obersdorf and than via a walking path to Bad Mitterndorf and finally on nice pathways to Tauplitz. There are all in all four stations.

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Properties:

Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value

Description:
Already in the 19th century the archduke "Erzherzog Johann" discoverd the Ausseerland as its place to rest, relax and find peace in the middle of this beautiful landscape.

Many artists, such as actors, poets and painters, as well as scientists and scholars came to our region Ausseerland - Salzkammergut.

The VIA ARTIS presents the traces of these famous people in our region Ausseerland - Salzkammergut, which chose this place as their adopted place of resicdence. While enjoying the unique beauty of the entire landscape you will discover many things about the historical and cultural past.

Directions:
From Knoppen at station I (house of Herbert Zand's birth) leads the path first to the main road in direction to the church on the hill "Kumitzberg" to the area of Obersdorf. There you will find station II to at the house of Franz Fraungruber's birth (Obersdorf number 29).

From then on first on the road through the village than downwards to the forester's house, about 700 meters, you have to tunr to the left and follow the path number 17 to Bad Mitterndorf where you will find station III.

After that you shall walk through the center of the village, where you can visit a small traditional museum "Heimatmuseum Strick", which is near the tourist office. Then between the stairs up to the church and a local bank you have to follow the small street and the walking path number 2 in direction to Tauplitz. First you will reach Krungl, where there were found about 100 years ago massive cemetery. From the hotel "Landhotel Kanzler" you follow the cycle path R19 or the path number 5 always in direction to Tauplitz passing the skiflying hill "Kulm". From then on after 3 more kilometers you will reach the area "Furt" and finally station IV at the center of Tauplitz.

Tip:
Enjoy the breathtaking area while walking the VIA ARTIS. Follow the traces of the past of famous people, who found in our region Ausseerland - Salzkammergut inspirations for their creatuve activities. The places and houses where they lived at that time are now in private possession. Therefore please respect that you can only observe them from outside.

Safety guidelines:
Please note the exclusion of liability!

Equipment:
Firm footwear or comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Additional information:
More information:

TVB Ausseerland – Salzkammergut

Tel. +43 3622 54040-0

info@ausseerland.at

www.ausseerland.at