Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Pierbach

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Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Pierbach

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Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Pierbach

03:25

11.6km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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240 m

Parish Church Pierbach

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church is dedicated to Saint Quirinius von Neuss.
Mentioned in a document in 1150, Pierbach became a parish in 1372.

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4.93 km

Kreuzstöckl Shrine on the Way to Ruttenstein

Highlight • Religious Site

A bench by the chapel invites you to pause.

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5.54 km

Mühlviertel Magic

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful Mühlviertler masonry - "Steinbloßmauern" can be found here.

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5.57 km

Ruttenstein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The refuge is highly recommended - very good food with products from the area at affordable prices, cozy for celebrations, large outdoor dining area.
Dormitory for 13 people to spend the night.

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5.95 km

Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Historical sources indicate that the castle was mentioned as "castrum Rotenstein" with Bamberg property as early as 1160. However, it was not mentioned in a document under the name Rotenstein …

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5.99 km

Naarn River in Naarntal

Highlight • River

In the shade of the trees and moss-covered rock formations, it is wonderful to hike along the Naarn.

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9.76 km

Overhanging Rock on the Johannesweg

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shortly before the end of the Johannesweg, this stone offers another opportunity to marvel and pause.

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.74 km

3.05 km

1.09 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

3.76 km

1.68 km

681 m

151 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

6°C

1°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 17, 2023,Pierbach - Johannesweg - 🏰Ruine Ruttenstein - Überhängender Stein

Had a hike disruption today due to ⛈️🌩 and hail. We got a bit wet, but it doesn't matter, it was a really nice lap. 🌞

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February 24, 2022,Pierbach - Ruine Ruttenstein - Naarntal

Wonderful round from Pierbach to the impressive ruins of Ruttenstein and back through the romantic Naarntal. Afterwards an excellent refreshment in the inn "Zum wet corner" with my dear colleague Kurt Populorum in Bad Zell. Wonderful kitchen and well-kept Gösser - highly recommended!

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April 23, 2023,Ruine Ruttenstein

Ruttenstein ruins again. Accompanied only by the chirping of birds, a nice round to switch off inside. On the way back then the dead deer.
A question that has never been asked before:
WAS THAT THE WOLF?🤔

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December 1, 2024,Ruine Ruttenstein, eine "Vitamin D" Wanderung

Ruin of Ruttenstein once again.
For me, that's Advent.
The silence in the forest and nature, I prefer that to any overrun, consumer-oriented "Christmas market".
With that in mind, I wish all "Komoot" hikers
🎍Happy 1st Advent 🎍

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