Hike to the Naked Kalbling – Dreamy 5-Peak Tour in Steinbach am Ziehberg

This time our goal was the naked Kalbling, and since we started in Steinbach am Ziehberg, a more extensive tour with several peaks was ideal. 🤩

Admittedly, we only visited four summits as we had overlooked the Herrentisch. I've already added the Herrentisch to my Komoot tour below, so you can do the five-summit tour. ✌🏼

We went straight from the car park on the main road up to the Schabenreitnerstein. Afterwards, we continued towards the Pfannstein via the forest road (if you want to include the Herrentisch, it comes before the Pfannstein), until we reached our destination, the nackten Kalbling, via the rough Kalbling. 🏞️

You absolutely have to watch my Reel about it on Instagram:

The hike to the naked Kalbling in Steinbach am Ziehberg

The starting point is the car park, which you can also find as the starting point on my Komoot tour. Afterwards, it goes along the meadow to the Schabenreitnerstein (You can find your own blog post about it hereFor those undertaking the 5-Peak Tour, the Herrentisch is now the next peak.

Before and after the Herren Tisch, you'll arrive at the Alm, where magnificent views of the surrounding mountains await you, before continuing on to the Pfannstein and then the Nackter Kalbling. ⛰️

A great hike throughout, and not exposed (exception: sure-footedness and a head for heights are required for the final metres to the peaks). Regarding family-friendliness: I encountered families with children on all the peaks. Very good fitness is still necessary. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Just before the Naked Calf summit is the Rough Calf summit, which can be conquered as the penultimate peak.

At the summit of the bare Kalbling, you'll be surprised by a small, sweet summit cross. The ridge leading to the summit cross is also absolutely picturesque, and the view of the surrounding landscape is even more so. 📸

Key details for the hike to the Nackter Kalbling

For anyone who would like to tackle this varied summit tour themselves, here are the most important key facts about the hike: 😊

✅ approx. 12 km
✅ approx. 900 hm
✅ around 4 hours total time (with short breaks)
✅ Free car park on the main street
✅ Possible with dogs and children
⚠️ Good condition, fitness and sure-footedness required
⚠️ Tour passes through a pasture with cows, but the pasture was separated from the path (no guarantee this is always the case)
⛔️ not possible with pushchair or wheelchair

⚠️ ATTENTION: We expressly point out that we accept no liability for accidents or possibly closed trails. Before hiking, check the availability of the trail and reflect on your own fitness.

Directions and parking for this 5-summit tour of the Nakkalbling

The starting point for this hike is in Steinbach am Ziehberg. I parked in the free car park directly on the main road, from where the tour begins immediately. You'll find the exact starting point as usual in my Komoot tour further down. 🚗

Those who want to use navigation directly can conveniently open the starting point via the Komoot app and be guided to the start of the hike.

Getting there by public transport is also quite possible. 🚌

Check out public transport right here:

Refreshment stops during the hike to the Nackter Kalbling

There are no refreshment stops with vegetarian options on this hike. If you want something quick to drink in between, you can do so at the Gradnalm on public holidays and at weekends. ⛰️ It's best to bring your own hearty snack and a nice coffee in a thermos flask, then you'll definitely be on the safe side. 🥪☕️

Conclusion on the hike to the naked Kalbling

Actually, I was really positively surprised. I've been planning this tour for a while (which makes it all the more annoying that I missed the gentlemen's table) and immediately took advantage of the good weather on the public holiday to do it. 🤩

I'll definitely come back here as I also want to do the 5-summit tour. 🫶

Komoot tour to follow yourself

Further recommendation

Did you like this post? Then I have another great hiking tip for you! 🤩 Have a read here: Hike to Steineck in St. Konrad / Scharnstein – great views included