From Greifenstein to the Lourdes Grotto

<p>We start our hike at the Greifenstein-Altenberg train station and follow the main road towards Höflein an der Donau until we turn right into Hadersfelderstraße. There we follow the signposts towards Greifenstein Castle on the green-marked hiking trail. Upon reaching the castle, we follow the signposts towards "Hadersfeld Bell Tower." We reach a fire station and follow the paved road downhill to the right until we come across the red-marked hiking trail on the left, which we follow towards Tempelbergwarte. After this short detour with a beautiful view, we retrace our steps a bit and now follow the signposts towards "Hadersfeld Bell Tower" until we reach Schlossgasse and follow it to the left. We reach a signpost indicating the direction to "Lourdes Grotto via Binder Jockl" and follow it. Along the yellow-marked hiking trail, after a wooded area, we reach a gravel road, which we follow to the left (not sharply left). We reach the Lourdes Grotto and then continue straight ahead, crossing the parking lot and shortly after reaching the parking lot of the inn "Der Waldhof 2.0" and the bus stop.</p>

<p>Sturdy footwear, water, rain protection</p>

<p>Despite careful research, there may be unforeseen short-, medium- or long-term closures on the routes (e.g., due to forestry closures by landowners). Recommended parking spots may be private or subject to charges – please observe local signage. Some paths may partially or entirely pass through fee-charging establishments/areas (e.g., nature parks or gorges). This is usually explicitly indicated in the description. All information is provided without guarantee, and use of the paths is at your own risk. Any closures and instructions from hunting and landowners must be observed.</p>

<p>Starting point: By train or bus to the stop "Bahnhof Greifenstein"<br />Endpoint: By bus to the stop "Ma. Gugging Lourdesgrotte"</p>

<p>At Greifenstein station<br />At the Lourdes Grotto parking lot</p>