Best hard trails in Neukirchen beim Heiligen Blut

This is a relatively short outward and return route that leads to the summit of the Ahornriegel. It starts at the lift road and follows the Pürzerriegelweg to begin the ascent through the forest. At the junction with other paths, it makes a sharp turn and leads to Schönblick. From there, take the Baierweg to the summit.

From the tourist information centre, cross the main road and walk along Hohenbogenstraße. Shortly after the Hohenbogen holiday hotel, turn half-right and walk straight on uphill to the edge of the forest. From here, steep and flat sections alternate until you reach a rest area with a fountain. Continue along the beautifully developed Neukirchner Weg, past various elevations of the Hohenbogen (see also the hiking brochure: Four legendary thousand metre peaks), to the Forstdiensthütte, which is...