Discover Johnsbach in Gesäuse

Johnsbach combines impressive natural experiences with trails, special memorial sites and the regional mountain landscape. The village is located in Gesäuse National Park and offers various ways to spend a day on holiday: Families can choose the “Wild John” adventure trail, those interested in quieter experiences can explore the Bible Trail/Mountaineers’ Cemetery or discover Odelstein Cave. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Johnsbach, the key question is therefore which of these experiences you would like to shape your stay.

Experience nature and plan excursions to suit your needs

A good starting point for getting your bearings is the Rauchboden nature trail. It can be started at Johnsbach railway station. The starting point of the Johnsbach legends trail “The Wild John” also has a car park; a railway station is 550 metres away. This allows you to consider different starting points when planning your day, without limiting your excursions to a single route.

The “Wild John” legends trail is an approximately 3.5 km-long adventure trail for families with children. It runs along the Johnsbach stream and begins at the car park near the Weidendom. The Weidendom adventure centre is located near Johnsbach and provides additional orientation for this excursion. If you would like to combine a longer hike with regional places to stop for refreshments, you can plan the Almenrunde route from the Ebnerkreuzung junction in Johnsbach. It connects four managed alpine pastures. They serve homemade regional specialities such as Kaspressknödel soup, meat strudel and Bauernkrapfen.

Cave, rock and mountaineers’ cemetery

Odelstein Cave is located in the upper Johnsbach Valley at an elevation of 1,085 m. It is known for its greenish-blue aragonite crystals; the cave system extends for 470 m. This adds a distinctive geological feature to the trails and mountain landscapes of Gesäuse National Park.

The 1.6 km-long Bible Trail/Mountaineers’ Cemetery Johnsbach offers a different experience. The trail is easy and leads through idyllic mixed woodland. The mountaineers’ cemetery is the final resting place of people who lost their lives in the Gesäuse mountains and in mountains around the world. It is positioned so that the Großer Ödstein can be seen. Those interested in mountaineering history, tranquil places and landscapes will find a distinct focus here away from sporting activities.

Climbers will also find specific opportunities around Johnsbach: The sport climbing areas offer numerous routes on compact rock. The range extends from easy lines at grade 3 to challenging projects in the 10- range. Families with different interests can combine various ideas for days out, but should choose their activities according to their own preferences and experience.

Choose Johnsbach as your holiday destination

Johnsbach is suitable for a trip centred on nature trails, regional alpine pastures, caves, climbing areas and a historically significant memorial site. When looking for a holiday apartment, consider which excursion destinations are most important to you and what daily rhythm suits them.

Discover other places

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Johnsbach, you can include Gatschberg, Sankt Martin Am Grimming, Zlem, Wildalpen, Niederöblarn, Altaussee, Bad Aussee and Geiergraben in your further search.

For the higher-level travel overview: Liezen.