Hiking trail no. 41
The Hirschenstein in the Weinsberg Forest is one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Southern Waldviertel hiking region. An extended walk that leads you to a real summit cross including a wonderful distant view.
Description
The panorama trail offers wonderful distant views into the Yspertal valley and as far as the Ötscher and Schneeberg mountains in the Gesäuse and the Haller Mauern.
Starting point of the tour
Gutenbrunn, Church Square
Destination point of the tour
Hirschenstein, circular hike
Route description Panorama trail - Gutenbrunn
From the church square, a short, steep climb brings you to Birkenallee. After approx. 500 m, continue left on a 2 km gentle ascent to the highest point of the loop (959 m). After 3.6 km you come to the first vantage point (magnificent view of the Schneeberg and Ötscher). Continue to the village of Ulrichschlag, where the Ballwein Inn offers a stop for refreshments (909 m). Now the trail leads to the most beautiful part of the hike: on the ascent to the Ulrichschläger Höhe you have a wonderful view of the Yspertal valley and St. Oswald, the Gesäuse and the Haller Mauern in the background. Continue on forest paths to the Ödbauer junction (after approx. 8 km). Here you have the option of visiting the Hirschenstein (884 m), 1 km away, with its beautiful view, or to start the way home to Gutenbrunn straight away. After the beautiful view, follow the signs back to Gutenbrunn.
Directions
A1 - Westautobahn; exit Ybbs/Donau - B36 direction Zwettl to Laimbach - Gutenbrunn
Parking
Gutenbrunn market place
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