KulTour - Burgenweg (castles loop trail) Alpbachtal
Easy walk starting in Rattenberg - Austria's smallest town - leading past old castles and ruins and through Matzen Park.
Start at Rattenberg East/P4 car park and walk eastwards through Rattenberg, Austria's smallest town. From the western end of Rattenberg, the trail leads towards Brixlegg to the railway underpass and a short distance along the B171 to the Wolfen Chapel. Turn left and continue to Brixlegg centre. Cross the Alpbach main road and walk past Sigwart's Tiroler Weinstuben along the B171 to the entrance to Matzen Park. The beautiful tree lined path leads through the park. The picturesque castle park is one of the most beautiful and valuable cultural landscapes in the Tyrol. Enjoy the sight of the two ponds, the lion and carp ponds, as well as Lipperheide Castle and the triumphant Matzen Castle.
Past the Gut Matzen restaurant, the walk takes you past the forest playground and the tree lined path back to the Matzen Park entrance gate. Cross the main road and follow the path straight ahead towards the Inn Valley Cycling Path. This path takes you directly back to Rattenberg.
Total time incl. visits and stops: approx. 3 hours
Details
| Max. Altitude | 550 |
| Start | Rattenberg - car park P4 East |
| End | Rattenberg - car park P4 East |
| Public access | A12, motorway exit Kramsach/Brixlegg, Rattenberg or B171 to Rattenberg to Rattenberg through the tunnel, then immediately left to the east car park P4 |
| Public transport | www.vvt.at
By train: Rattenberg By bus: Arrival: from Alpbach/Böglerhof - Brixlegg station - Radfeld Mittelschule Rattenberg stop Return: Innkauf Brixlegg to Brixlegg station to Alpbach Böglerhof |
| Parking | Rattenberg P5 and P4 or to the west of the town P1, P2 and P3 parking fees apply |
| Equipment | Please be careful in winter as the paths can be icy and slippery. Sturdy footwear, walking poles, rainproof clothing, sun protection, Mayr XL map no. 428 |
