--- title: Path of mindfulness - spiritual hiking trail - Almtal - Brunnental - Steyrtal - Kremstal url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/10946/path-of-mindfulness-spiritual-hiking-path.html" description: Path of mindfulness - spiritual hiking trail in the heart of Upper Austria. From the mountaineering village of Grünau im Almtal, House of Mindfulness, Almtalerhaus, Klaus Castle, Spes Hotel Schlierbach, GOMDE - International Buddhist Center on the Bäckerberg in Scharnstein back to Grünau im Almtal. date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2024-01-26 --- # Path of mindfulness - spiritual hiking trail - Almtal - Brunnental - Steyrtal - Kremstal Path of mindfulness - spiritual hiking path ============================================= Grünau im Almtal, Oberösterreich, Österreich Let's get on a walk ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297199/C6418AC889ECDBBC9336A2E0097F29E5DBF5E7D5A2DCF76C3D3C053752AD7E72/weg-der-achtsamkeit-gehen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297279/FC1DE5CEF12CAF27ED510DDA4BC1A9CB08E70024DC28FEF13F8A7B09BA216E28/weg-der-achtsamkeit-auf-der-bruecke.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297280/A4BED75FC9C60FA475FA585F0DBE9478F35014215C3743C33713BBAB51D8DA24/weg-der-achtsamkeit-schnecke.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia Close copyright [ ![Path of Mindfulness - Spiritual Hiking\nFive stages with a total of 96 kilometres await long-distance hikers from the mountaineering village of Grünau im Almtal to the Brunnental, Steyrtal and Kremstal valleys.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297199/C6418AC889ECDBBC9336A2E0097F29E5DBF5E7D5A2DCF76C3D3C053752AD7E72/weg-der-achtsamkeit-gehen.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297199/C6418AC889ECDBBC9336A2E0097F29E5DBF5E7D5A2DCF76C3D3C053752AD7E72/weg-der-achtsamkeit-gehen.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia Close copyright [ ![Path of mindfulness - view from the bridge \nPhoto Hochzweimedia](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297279/FC1DE5CEF12CAF27ED510DDA4BC1A9CB08E70024DC28FEF13F8A7B09BA216E28/weg-der-achtsamkeit-auf-der-bruecke.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297279/FC1DE5CEF12CAF27ED510DDA4BC1A9CB08E70024DC28FEF13F8A7B09BA216E28/weg-der-achtsamkeit-auf-der-bruecke.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia Close copyright [ ![The path of mindfulness - snail\nEveryone goes at their own pace\nPhoto Hochzweimedia](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297280/A4BED75FC9C60FA475FA585F0DBE9478F35014215C3743C33713BBAB51D8DA24/weg-der-achtsamkeit-schnecke.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297280/A4BED75FC9C60FA475FA585F0DBE9478F35014215C3743C33713BBAB51D8DA24/weg-der-achtsamkeit-schnecke.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia Close copyright [ ![The path of mindfulness - walking on the Alm\nPhoto Hochzweimedia](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297281/E0F5101FFCD923CD0F3EC6607F1E94A703CC6C37454AEAA95DF2ED6AC559630B/weg-der-achtsamkeit-wiese.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297281/E0F5101FFCD923CD0F3EC6607F1E94A703CC6C37454AEAA95DF2ED6AC559630B/weg-der-achtsamkeit-wiese.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia Close copyright [ ![Path of Mindfulness - Spiritual Hiking\nFive stages with a total of 96 kilometres await long-distance hikers from the mountaineering village of Grünau im Almtal to the Brunnental, Steyrtal and Kremstal valleys.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297201/FB9B31EF82ACA2495FA510D0C4A74B9CD70920799B23A0B87D185BA1C07659BF/weg-der-achtsamkeit-reflektieren.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto Hochzweimedia") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297201/FB9B31EF82ACA2495FA510D0C4A74B9CD70920799B23A0B87D185BA1C07659BF/weg-der-achtsamkeit-reflektieren.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismus Versicherungsagentur Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/292148/E83FE01C824FC87BBAA9F109EB83D1631C7CB86AB15173BB7255F482D3454B71/versicherungsagentur-2025.jpg "© Tourismus Versicherungsagentur") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/292148/E83FE01C824FC87BBAA9F109EB83D1631C7CB86AB15173BB7255F482D3454B71/versicherungsagentur-2025.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.85666272&lon=13.96135097&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The path of mindfulness A path that makes mindfulness with yourself and the environment tangible through consciously experiencing nature and spiritual impulses.** **Walk the path alone or with your friends, at your own pace!** The longing to take a break from everyday life sets us on a path that brings us closer to nature—and to ourselves. The Path of Mindfulness winds through the gentle yet wild heart of Upper Austria on a 96-kilometer loop. Five stages await participants, taking them from the mountaineering village of Grünau in the Almtal to the Brunnental, Steyrtal, and Kremstal. On the trails along the crystal-clear Alm and Steyr rivers, you’ll find yourself in the flow of walking and be moved by the mountain scenery. As you wander at a leisurely pace through the forests and meadows of the Kremstal, you’ll have time to turn inward. You’ll encounter places of power, spiritual sites, heavenly views, and moments that gradually deepen your mindfulness. The first stage takes us from the House of Mindfulness to the Almtalerhaus in the mountaineering village of Grünau in the Almtal. The next day, the trail continues into the Brunnental valley to Steyrling and on to Klaus, where we’ll spend the night at Klaus Castle. From there, the tour continues to Schlierbach and the SPES Hotel. The penultimate stage then takes us over the Magdalenaberg to Viechtwang, and up to Gomde—the International Buddhist Center in Scharnstein am Bäckerberg. The final stage brings us back to Grünau im Almtal. [**Overview Map: Path of Mindfulness**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010191/weg-der-achtsamkeit-spiritueller-wanderweg-gesamtuebersicht.html) **Registration and booking:** By phone or in writing at the Almtal Tourist Office in the Salzkammergut Tel.: +43 6132 26909 705 | almtal@salzkammergut.at When booking, please specify:- Single or double room, subject to availability - Important: Cell phone number! - Special needs (food intolerances, vegan or vegetarian diet) **The “Path of Mindfulness” project was implemented with support from the federal government, the state of Upper Austria, and EU funding!** [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - 5 nights **services****Our personalized program for the path of mindfulness!** The following services are included: One night’s stay with breakfast at each of the following accommodations: - House of Mindfulness, Grünau im Almtal - Almtalerhaus, Grünau im Almtal \*¹ - Schloss Klaus, Klaus - SPES Hotel, Schlierbach - Gomde, Scharnstein \*² In addition: - Packed lunch from the House of Mindfulness - Water bottle - Cotton bag with information on the Path of Mindfulness - Mindfulness meditation at the House of Mindfulness on the day of arrival Optional: - Packed lunch from Schloss Klaus **\*¹ Please note that the Almtalerhaus is an Alpine Club hut and not a hotel.** To ensure a comfortable stay, a made-up mattress and a pillow will be provided. Please **be sure to** bring **your own hut sleeping bag**. We also ask that you bring **your own towels**. Optionally—while supplies last—duvets including bed linens can be provided for **€10.00 per person**. Please reserve these directly with the Almtalerhaus at least **one day before your arrival**. Payment is due on site. **Bathroom Facilities:** - On the ground floor of the Almtalerhaus, you’ll find restrooms with sinks, as well as one women’s and one men’s shower. Use of the hot-water shower costs **€2.50 per person per shower**. - In the adjacent building (Dormitory 2), there are restrooms and sinks on the ground floor. **\*² Please note that Gomde is not a hotel, but a Buddhist meditation and retreat center.** We are happy to open our doors to hikers and travelers as well, and we see our participation in this project as an opportunity to introduce people to this special place. However, our focus is not on maximizing the number of overnight stays, but rather on maintaining the atmosphere of a spiritual place, as well as fostering mindfulness and mutual consideration among all guests. Many visitors use their stay to enjoy the special tranquility of the center, participate in meditations or group practice sessions, or simply take a mindful break from everyday life. Participation is, of course, voluntary, but we warmly invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and get to know GOMDE not only as a place to stay, but also as a place of silence, mindfulness, and inspiration. We ask all guests to respect the character of the house and to help maintain a peaceful, mindful, and respectful atmosphere for everyone. Changes to the schedule and accommodations are possible **Catering**- Breakfast **itinerary****Your itinerary could look like this: Day** 1**:** Arrival in the mountaineering village of Grünau in the Almtal at the House of Mindfulness Impulse for the path of mindfulness Dinner and overnight stay at the House of Mindfulness **Day 2:** Breakfast at the House of Mindfulness Hike along the Almuferweg "Genuss am Almfluss" trail to the Jagersimmerl, then into the Hetzautal valley to the Almtalerhaus. Dinner and overnight stay at the Almtalerhaus **Day 3:** Breakfast at the Almtalerhaus Hike over the Herrentisch into the Brunnental valley to Steyrling or Klaus Dinner and overnight stay at Klaus Castle **Day 4:** Breakfast at Klaus Castle Hike via Frauenstein and the Steyr breakthrough to Schlierbach Dinner and overnight stay at the SPES Hotel **Day 5:** Breakfast at the SPES Hotel Hike over the Magdalenaberg to Viechtwang, up to the Gomde on the Bäckerberg Dinner and overnight stay at the Gomde **Day 6:** Breakfast at the Gomde Hike via Viechtwang and Scharnstein along the alpine pasture to Grünau im Almtal Individual way home **Arrival at the path of mindfulness** -------------------------------------- The journey is the reward - this proverb can be taken literally here! ### **We generally recommend that you travel by public transport!** All villages along the trail can be reached by train or bus. ### **This will take you to the mountaineering village of Grünau im Almtal, the start and finish of the Mindfulness Trail:** **by train:** from Wels train station, take the Almtalbahn (line 153) to Grünau im Almtal train station, numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the Westbahn line (line 101) **by bus:** OÖVV bus line 533 Gmunden - Scharnstein - Grünau im Almtal train station Continue to the Weg der Achtsamkeit or Haus der Achtsamkeit on foot or with the **[Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 60](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/anreise-nahverkehr/salzkammergut-shuttle/artikel/detail/3592/route-60-gruenau-im-almtal.html) from** Grünau station to the Sportplatz stop, **call** the cab center at least 1 hour in advance on **050-422 422** and order. **By car:** Westautobahn A1: Vienna - Voralpenkreuz-A9 - exit Ried/Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau im Almtal Westautobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - B145 to Gmunden - B 120 to Scharnstein - continue to Grünau im Almtal Innkreisautobahn A8 Passau - Wels - Voralpenkreuz A9 Pyhrnautobahn - exit Ried/Tr. - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - Scharnstein - Grünau im Almtal Parking is available at the train station or at the sports field for the duration of the hike. Please only use the designated public parking spaces. If the parking lot at the Haus der Achtsamkeit is full, please park at the Grünau sports field and walk the last few meters. Please show consideration for private property! Thank you for your fairness! **possible date of arrival**From 1st May to 13th September incl. 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