Grünau im Almtal Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Climb to the Hochberghaus

Climb to the Hochberghaus, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  Just outside of the town proper is a road leading up to the 3 star hotel Hochberghaus 1200 meters (3600 feet up) on the top of the mountain.There are multiple paths leading off into the woods in various directions.The road is well maintained but I came across some trees that... 

Bike to the Almsee

Bike to the Almsee, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  It's 42 kilometers (roughly 26 miles) round trip from Grunau im Amtal. It only took me 3 1/2 hours to do the round trip and I'm not a professional biker. The journey is fun and relativly easy. There are a couple hills that got a little steep but I never had to get off my... 

Cumberland Wildpark im Grünau

Cumberland Wildpark im Grünau, Grünau im Almtal

 seamandrew Says:  Wildpark Grünau is a very special zoo. It is home to many of Austria's native wildlife species. Some animals, like deer and geese are allowed to roam the park freely. What makes this park even more unique is that it is beautifully designed to fit into the mountains in which... 

Hotels  

Treehouse Backpackers Hotel: Cheap but Great Hostel in Grunau!

Treehouse Backpackers Hotel: Cheap but Great Hostel in Grunau!, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  The owner (Gerhard) and the staff go out of their way to make you feel at home in their home. A free pick-up from the train station and a friendly hello go a long way. The dinner offered is excellent and quite a value for the money (7 Euros as of April 2005) with a salad,... 

Hochberghaus Familienalm - Familienhotel: Hochberghaus at the top

Hochberghaus Familienalm - Familienhotel: Hochberghaus at the top, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  Just outside of the town proper is a road leading up to the 3 star hotel Hochberghaus 1200 meters (3600 feet up) on the top of the mountain.The road is very well maintained but I came across some trees that collapsed into the road at the 1/4 way point.At the 1000 meter point... 

Transportation  

Transfer at Wels

Transfer at Wels, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  To get TO Grunau im Amtal, you need to change trains at Wels and hop on the train at Track 11 which is a regional train. It is usually only 2 cars long and takes 1 hour to reach Grunau.To get AROUND Grunau, just rent a bike or take a nice walk. It's not a big town but nice... 

What to Pack  

Have Good Shoes or Be Sorry

Have Good Shoes or Be Sorry, Grünau im Almtal

 Peterodl Says:  A backpack is my perfered way to travel through Europe. Pack light, pack light, pack light. I carried about 35 pounds of clothing and supplies for 4 months with no problems at all. If anything, I think I packed too much. A good, solid pair of shoes. The amount of walking... 

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 Wildpark Grünau is a very special zoo. It is home to many of Austria's native wildlife species. Some animals, like deer and geese are allowed to roam the park... 

 

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 I must admit that I haven't spent much time in Grünau itself, but I have spent a lot of time just outside of Grünau. Whether it was visiting Almsee, skiing at Kasberg, or just visiting the Cumberland... 

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 I went to Grunau im Amtal as the start of my solo travel after being in Vienna for two weeks finishing off my traveling classroom with the UW-River Falls. I transfered trains at Wels station and 1...... 

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