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Klettergarten Gelsenwand

Losenstein, Upper Austria

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Rock quality: Athletic crimp climbing, not everywhere solid rock, but still very rewarding.Atmosphere: Beautiful, quiet spot in a light, very species-rich deciduous mixed forest.Approach: Behind the farmhouse, first follow the forest road and before the hairpin bend at the edge of the meadow, cross to the right into the forest. Immediately after the forest edge, pass a game feeding station and first below, then to the right of the striking rock tower, take a path in a serpentine to the wall, which is somewhat hidden to the right of the tower. Walking time from the farmhouse 5 to 10 minutes.Distance: From Losenstein approx. 2.7 km | approx. 5 minutes driving timeImportant notes: Furthermore, climbing is sometimes closed due to hunting (inquire at the farmer)!Arrival/Parking:Access: From Losenstein, as to NixIoch, to the turn-off from Dirnstraße into Hintsteingraben. From the turn-off, 800 meters to the Feldbauer property (Urlaub am Bauernhof Ziebermayer) on the right side of the road.Parking: The parking lot is signposted. Please still be sure to ask the owner and be considerate of the holiday guests.Public transport: The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at www.ooevv.atTrain stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen.Arrival by car:From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the EnnstalFrom Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the EnnstalFrom Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 to motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the EnnstalFrom Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal