Details for: Hirschenstein-Ödhof
Brief descriptionHiking trail no. 45
The market town of Gutenbrunn is located at 858 m above sea level in a wind-sheltered basin surrounded by the largest contiguous forest area in Austria, the Weinsberger Forest.
Gutenbrunn, Kirchenplatz
Destination point of the tourGutenbrunn, Kirchenplatz
Route description Hirschenstein-Ödhof
You walk through the town area past the sports field to the main road. After about 200 m, turn right and hike through a closed forest area to the junction with routes no. 41/46/53. From here, turn right and follow the approximately 1 km long path – on the left is the Ödhof – on the right the side path to the summit cross of Hirschenstein (summit cross with summit book and history). You follow the side path back to the crossroads, turn right onto the path to the Ödhof, and take the steep climb. Past the “Materl” you walk a beautiful forest path through the former Paluzenau moor area with a small pond to the main road. Now follow the signs back to Gutenbrunn.
A1 - West motorway; exit Ybbs/Donau - B36 towards Zwettl to Laimbach - Gutenbrunn
All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or www.oebb.at.
Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, possibly telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient supplies (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).
Safety informationMake sure when choosing your route that it matches your fitness level. Check whether the catering businesses you want to visit on the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack. For cross-border routes always carry a passport or an ID card.
Map recommendationsThe map "Hiking in the heart of the Waldviertel" can be ordered online here.
Visit the Inhalatorium Gutenbrunn.
