{"id":6568,"date":"2024-02-29T05:45:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T04:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/?p=6568"},"modified":"2024-05-30T18:11:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T16:11:30","slug":"circular-route-around-the-gleinkersee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muatsdrawig.at\/en\/rundweg-um-den-gleinkersee","title":{"rendered":"Circular trail around the Gleinkersee"},"content":{"rendered":"

I've extended my radius for excursions a little for once. For the circular route around the Gleinkersee lake, I was drawn to Spital am Phyrn, more precisely to Ro\u00dfleithen.<\/span><\/h2>\n

I had been planning a trip around the Gleinkersee for a long time. Just as we like to pass on tips like this, I was caught out too. I happened to see this excursion tip in one of the countless groups on social media. As a hobby photographer, I was immediately captivated by the fantastic photos I found. So the decision was made to head to Gleinkersee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions and parking facilities <\/span><\/h3>\n

First of all, I wanted to put together a route for you using public transport. Unfortunately, I haven't really found a sensible route. In short, the first route would be by train to Linz. Now it takes two hours and a change of trains to Ro\u00dfleithen at the railway station. Unfortunately, it doesn't really go any further from here. You would still be about 6 kilometres away from the circular hiking trail around Gleinkersee and no public transport would take you anywhere near there. If anyone does find a great connection, please let us know and we will add it.<\/span><\/p>\n

By car<\/span><\/h4>\n

The easier and faster way for me personally. By car, take the motorway in the direction of Linz\/Vienna. Follow the motorway to exit 195 - Sattledt and join the A9 towards Slovenia\/ Graz\/ Kirchdorf. From here the route continues for about 37 kilometres. Stay on the A9 until the Windischgarsten exit. Now turn left and continue on the B138 for 2 kilometres before turning right onto Gleinkerseestra\u00dfe. Stay on Gleinkerstra\u00dfe for around 4.5 kilometres, which takes you directly to the Gleinkersee car park. Now you are only a 5-minute walk away from starting your walk directly along the lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Parking facilities<\/span><\/h4>\n

As already mentioned, the destination is right next to a car park. You really can't miss it, as it is the only starting point for the circular route around the Gleinkersee. There is parking space for around eighty cars here.<\/span><\/p>\n

What awaits you on the circular trail around Lake Gleinkersee<\/span><\/h3>\n

Summer<\/span><\/h4>\n

Camping at Gleinkersee, an ideal spot. What could be nicer than waking up in such a beautiful place and starting the day? Of course, swimming and cooling off in the Gleinkersee is also permitted. There is also a sunbathing lawn for visitors and a nice playground for the kids - the sunbathing lawn is only open in good weather from 09:00 - 20:00.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prices for camping (as of February 24)<\/span><\/h4>\n

The camping season starts on 1 May 2024 and ranges from \u20ac7 per night for a small tent for two people to \u20ac16 per night for a motorhome - \u20ac14 per person, \u20ac9 for children aged 6-14 and \u20ac4 per dog.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those who want something a little more luxurious, there is also the option of a wooden tent for two people including electricity for \u20ac70 per night.<\/span><\/p>\n

All very acceptable prices for me. I'm happy to pay that for a short holiday including the circular route around the Gleinkersee. Here you can find a detailed Price list and the campsite rules<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Refreshment stop on the circular trail around the Gleinkersee lake<\/span><\/h4>\n

From May the Organic - Gasthaus Seebauer at the Gleinkersee<\/a> opens its doors again. Homemade and organic - quality is a top priority here. Meat from organic farms in the region, as well as the rest of the food - for example bread and pastries - are sourced from the Organic bakery Brots\u00fcchtig<\/a> from Steyregg.<\/span><\/p>\n

Restaurant opening hours <\/span><\/h4>\n

May\/June\/September: Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 - 18:00 (closed on Mon and Tue)<\/span><\/p>\n

July\/ August: Monday - Sunday daily from 09:00 - 18:00 (no day off)<\/span><\/p>\n

End of season 30 September 2024 (as of February 24)<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions and details of the circular route around Lake Gleinkersee<\/span><\/h3>\n

Start from the Gleinkersee car park. A 5-minute walk along a tarmac road takes you directly to the lake. Now you can decide whether you want to start your circular route around the Gleinkersee in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction. For me, it's always anti-clockwise on a loop. For the next 2.5 kilometres, a beautiful gravel path leads you directly around the lake. For once, there's not much more to say here - except that it's also possible with a pushchair. There is almost no elevation gain and the path should not cause any problems - during my visit there were two pairs of parents with pushchairs.<\/p>\n