There's so much to discover here! Come and explore!

In Johnsbach, it's all about one thing: enjoying nature!

From leisurely walks and long hikes to one of the many mountain huts or alpine pastures in the region to climbing tours of varying degrees of difficulty, there is something for everyone. It is not without reason that the Gesäuse is known as the "university of mountaineering" and Johnsbach is part of the mountaineering villages.

There is also a mountain bike trail and a Kneipp path for cooling off on hot days.

The Odelstein Cave is just a stone's throw away from Haus 1683. Guided tours from the Koelblwirt lead into the Johnsbach underworld, which is rich in minerals.

Fancy a rafting or canyoning tour?
There are several adventure agencies in the region that are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. If you would prefer to explore the mountains under professional guidance rather than on your own, there is also an option for that. With a mountain guide from one of the region's alpine schools, you can enjoy unforgettable experiences at any time of year.

Johnsbach High Trail

Alpine pastures and Johnsbach Hoehenweg

Animals on the farm

Admont Benedictine Abbey

Rafting fun

Mountain biking

Guided mountain tours

Stift Admont

Ski tours

Canyoning

Mountain peaks accessible directly from House 1683

Hochtor

At 2,369 meters, the Hochtor is the highest peak in the Ennstal Alps and also gives its name to the Hochtor Group, which inspires awe with its limestone walls reaching heights of up to 1,000 meters.
Festkogel

The Festkogel (2,272 m) is a real treat, especially in winter. The ski tour is one of the most beautiful, but also one of the most difficult in the Gesaeuse.
Planspitze

The Planspitze (2117 m) has a very distinctive shape and is a mountain tour with some easy climbing sections. However, you should allow nine hours for the tour.
Hochzinoedl

The trail to Hochzinoedl (2,192 m) is a beautiful mountain hike that takes about 8 hours to complete.
Small Oedstein

Kleiner Oedstein (2,163 m) Small but mighty. Anyone wishing to climb this peak must have alpine experience and be in good physical condition. After all, it has a difficulty rating of V on the UIAA scale.

Mountain huts in the Gesaeuse

Hesshuette

The Hess Hut (1,699 m above sea level) can be reached directly from Haus 1683 and is the starting point for a variety of hikes and climbing routes.
Haindlkarhuette

The Haindlkarhuette (1,121 m above sea level) is located in the middle of the Gesaeuse mountains and offers a great view of the north faces of the Hochtor group.
Moedlingerhuette

The Moedlingerhuette (1,529 m above sea level) can also be reached from Johnsbach and offers a great view of the Reichenstein.
Grabneralm

The Grabneralm (1,395 m above sea level) can even be reached by mountain bike from the Buchauer Sattel and offers a magnificent view of the Gesaeuse mountains.
Admonterhaus

The Admonterhaus (1,723 m above sea level) offers a magnificent view of Admont, and the Grabneralm is located along the way.
Ennstalerhuette

The Ennstalerhuette (1,544 m above sea level) is one of the oldest huts in the Gesäuse region and can be reached from Gstatterboden.
Buchsteinhaus

The Buchsteinhaus (1,571 m above sea level) can also be reached from Gstatterboden. It is one of the most modern huts and nestles against the Buchstein.
Klinkehuette

The Klinkehuette (1,486 m above sea level) can be reached from Johnsbach or Admont, or you can hike there in an hour from the nearest parking lot.

Johnsbach Alpine pastures and high-altitude trail

If you want to take it a little easier, you can also hike to one of the numerous alpine pastures in Gesaeuse. Or you can do four at once with the Johnsbach Alpine Pasture Tour, which includes Koelblam, Huberalm, Ebneralm, and Zeiringeralm. The route is very scenic and also suitable for children. It's convenient that you can start this route right from Haus 1683.

The Johnsbach High Trail is a scenic treat. It is not technically demanding at all, but all the more beautiful for it. However, you should have a good breakfast before setting off on the tour, as you will be covering almost 17 km.

Winter sports

In winter, you can show what you're made of. Ski touring in every difficulty class up to ski mountaineering, for example on the Festkogel. Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, or downhill skiing. Yes, you can do it all.

There is a small drag lift in Johnsbach, within walking distance of Haus 1683. It is the ideal place to learn or perfect the art of skiing.

In Hall near Admont, there is an extensive network of cross-country trails available for long cross-country skiing tours. Just a 50-minute drive from Haus 1683, Eisenerzer Ramsau is a true center of excellence for Nordic winter sports. Those looking for large ski areas will also find what they are looking for. Seven ski areas are within a 1.5-hour drive.

Kaiserau, 35 min.
Praebichl, 51 min.
Hochkar, 54 min.
Wurzeralm, 56 min.
Planeralm, 77 min.
Riesneralm, 74 min.
Planai, 80 min.

Gams near Hieflau

Geocenter

Grossreifling

Forestry museum

Johnsbach

Odelsteinhoehle

Gams bei Hieflau

Geozentrum

Wildalpen

High Spring Water Museum

Cultural activities / Bad weather program

Those who are looking for cultural variety in addition to outdoor sports activities will also find what they are looking for. Numerous museums in the region provide an insight into life and history. However, the cultural center is clearly Admont Abbey with its exhibitions, museums, and the highlight, the abbey library.

The Benedictine Abbey of Admont houses the largest monastery library in the world. It is one of the great works of art of the late Baroque period in Europe. The Benedictine Abbey of Admont also houses a natural history museum, an art history museum, a Gothic museum, and a museum of contemporary art.

Ardning Alpine Museum: In the Pfarrer or Prentl hut, you can immerse yourself in the everyday life of Alpine dairy farmers from times long past.

Strechau Castle boasts captivating architecture and vintage cars to admire.

The Austrian Silvanum Forestry Museum in Großreifling offers a comprehensive and fascinating insight into the development of forestry and the lives of woodcutters.

The Hieflau Mining Museum in the Köhlerzentrum provides insights into iron production and the coal production that was necessary for this.

At the HochQuellenWasser Museum in Wildalpen, visitors have the opportunity to see one of Europe's largest drinking water sources. It has been supplying the federal capital Vienna with water since 1910.

Since we are located in the Gesaeuse National Park, there are of course a multitude of opportunities to explore nature. The Weidendom Experience Center is an attractive destination, especially in summer, with its cinema program and interesting lectures.

Just enjoy

Nature and mindfulness

We have listed many ways to be active, but perhaps you would prefer to do nothing and indulge in idleness? Really pause and stay put, watching the snowflakes dance from your bathtub or bed. Relax and read a book you have always wanted to read, accompanied by the soft crackling of the fire in the fireplace.

Simply enjoy nature, watch the waterfall at "work," and listen to the meditative sound of the stream flowing by. Take advantage of the sauna or wine cellar and let your thoughts run free. House 1683—listen to your inner voice. It's your choice!

Styrian hospitality

House 1683 has a fully equipped, fantastic kitchen at your disposal. However, if you feel like visiting one of the three rustic inns in the village, you will be well looked after.

In Johnsbach, it's all about one thing: enjoying nature!

Johnsbach High Trail

Alpine pastures and Johnsbach Hoehenweg

Animals on the farm

Admont Benedictine Abbey

Rafting fun

Mountain biking

Guided mountain tours

Stift Admont

Ski tours

Canyoning

Mountain peaks accessible directly from House 1683

Mountain huts in the Gesaeuse

Johnsbach Alpine pastures and high-altitude trail

Winter sports

Geocenter

Forestry museum

Odelsteinhoehle

Geozentrum

High Spring Water Museum

Cultural activities / Bad weather program

Nature and mindfulness

Wolfbauer Haus 1683

Koelblwirt Johnsbach

Gasthof zum Donner

Gasthof Oedsteinblick

Small Oedstein

Hochzinoedl

Planspitze

Festkogel

Hochtor

Klinkehuette

Buchsteinhaus

Ennstalerhuette

Admonterhaus

Grabneralm

Moedlingerhuette

Haindlkarhuette

Hesshuette

Styrian hospitality

Koelblwirt Johnsbach

Gasthof zum Donner

Gasthof Oedsteinblick