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Family-Friendly Hikes in Nationalpark Gesäuse

There are 13 hikes in Nationalpark Gesäuse in our database that fit. They average 3.4 km and 76 m (249 ft) of ascent.

That is 68 percent of the 19 routes we map in Nationalpark Gesäuse. They are shorter than the local average, 3.4 km against 8.0 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 76 m (249 ft) against 177 m (581 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Wanderweg 61, Panoramaweg

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
3.1 km
/ 2.0 mi
Elevation gain
69 m
Typical duration
46 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 601

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
0.7 km
/ 0.4 mi
Elevation gain
14 m
Typical duration
9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 642

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
6.5 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
143 m
Typical duration
1 hr 34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 645

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
102 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 645a

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
0.9 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
19 m
Typical duration
13 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 658

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
110 m
Typical duration
1 hr 12 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 660

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
105 m
Typical duration
1 hr 9 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 662

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 663

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 664

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wanderweg 667

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
1.5 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
22 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Der wilde John - Sagenweg

Nationalpark Gesäuse · Styria

Distance
5.2 km
/ 3.2 mi
Elevation gain
115 m
Typical duration
1 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Wanderweg 61, PanoramawegNationalpark Gesäuse3.1 km69 m46 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 601Nationalpark Gesäuse0.7 km14 m9 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 642Nationalpark Gesäuse6.5 km143 m1 hr 34 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 645Nationalpark Gesäuse4.6 km102 m1 hr 7 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 645aNationalpark Gesäuse0.9 km19 m13 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 658Nationalpark Gesäuse5.0 km110 m1 hr 12 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 660Nationalpark Gesäuse4.8 km105 m1 hr 9 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 662Nationalpark Gesäuse1.5 km33 m22 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 663Nationalpark Gesäuse4.6 km101 m1 hr 7 minEasyApril to October
Wanderweg 664Nationalpark Gesäuse5.5 km121 m1 hr 19 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Wanderweg 61, Panoramaweg, Wanderweg 660, Wanderweg 642. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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