Awarded the first Austrian Hikers' Quality Seal in January 2009

The Waldviertel is one of the top walking destinations in Austria. Fans have been aware of this for a long time, and Ysper-Weitental has developed a flourishing tourism based on walking and hiking. This has been officially certified since 2009. The southern Waldviertel, which stretches from the Wachau to the Weinsberg Forest, was the first region in Austria to be awarded the Quality Seal for Hiking by the corresponding Association for Quality Control in Austria on 29 January 2009. The hiking routes in the Waldviertel fulfil the highest possible standards.

The Quality Seal
The Quality Seal was created in 2007 by the Association for Quality Control for Hiking. Clear-cut quality criteria are laid down by which regions, hiking villages, walking trails, restaurants and accommodation can be tested and certified by experts. The qualification process involves a precise strengths and weaknesses analysis of the range of facilities available to walkers and hikers, with a clear-cut strategy for providing the infrastructure and network of hiking routes. When all relevant standards are met, the Austrian Quality Seal is awarded thus ensuring a reliable and qualitatively high standard in all aspects of this sport.

More information www.wanderguetesiegel.at