Bible Trail - Rottenburg Castle Ruin
Themed walks

Family-friendly hike to the Rottenburg ruins and the Notburgafichte spruce tree.

A relaxed hike leads from Rotholz along the historic Bible Trail through forests and across meadows up to the castle ruins with the Notburga Chapel. The varied route combines nature experiences with living culture and exciting history.

At a Glance

Easy
170 hm
735 m
1.5 h
3 km
Elevation loss:165 m

Information

Walking time / ascent:1 h
Starting point:Car park Gasthof Esterhammer
Finishing point:Rottenburg ruins/Nortburgafichte
Path surface:Well-maintained hiking trail
Directions:Route:
  • From the Gasthof Esterhammer car park along the signposted forest path
  • Past the contemplative sculptures to the ruins of Rottenburg Castle, with the Reconciliation Staircase, a nice rest area and the Notburga Chapel.
  • Return via the Notburga spruce, the largest spruce in Tyrol, then back along the same route to the starting point.
Recommended equipment:
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Rain protection/sun protection
  • Sufficient drinking water

Fitness & technique

Technical:2

Best season

Apr:Yes
May:Yes
Jun:Yes
Jul:Yes
Aug:Yes
Sep:Yes
Oct:Yes

Route type

Family hike:Yes

Getting there

Arrival by public transport:Train to Jenbach station, regional bus to Rotholz Gh Esterhammer stop.
Plan your route easily using the VVT Smartride app or VVT route planner.
Arrival by car:Public transport: Train to Jenbach station, regional bus to Rotholz Gh Esterhammer stop.
Car: A12 Inntal motorway, Jenbach exit (please note: only possible when travelling in the direction of Kufstein) or Wiesing exit, continue to the Gasthof Esterhammer car park.
Car park Gashof Esterhammer

City:Buch-Rotholz

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