Graz–Aug. 24, 2025
Today I decided to go to the Gösting Ruins. Unlike other hikes, this one was fairly easy. Unfortunately, as the website says, the access to the ruins is closed for now.
The first few photos were taken on the way up.
Someone who lives here sells beeswax candles.
There are park benches at various places where you can rest as you hike up.
Nature protection area! Collecting plants and animals, leaving the paths and steps is forbidden! Camping and tents only with permission!
The bottom sign tells you to keep dogs on a leash.
The hikers are going up a steep slope, but it looks like it’s downwards in this photo. As the late comedian Norm Crosby would say, “it’s an optical delusion.“
Finally, the ruins!
Jungfernsprung
Not far from the ruins is Jungfernsprung. You can get a great view of the city from there.
Attention! Rockfall and danger of falling rocks in the Jungfernsprung area. Parents are responsible for their children.
No kidding; the fence area near the top has gaps that are easily large enough for a small child to fall through.
Descending
The first picture is a sign for the Cholera Chapel. I tried following the arrow but didn’t get to the chapel, unfortunately.
This cat wandered out of a driveway. It was approachable, but (being a cat) didn’t seem interested in me at all.
