Peilstein - Yspertal No. 33

Description

The Ostrong ridge begins in the south at the Danube and abruptly breaks off in the north at the watershed between Ysper and Weitental. The summit is a genuine thousand-meter peak. At the northernmost tip, on a mighty block castle, the large summit cross of the Kleiner Peilstein (1024 m) shines and points the way to the most beautiful viewpoint in the southern Waldviertel. We take the easier summit path because it is not airy there, but beautifully idyllic and wooded.

The summit conqueror is rewarded with a wonderful view from the highest peak of the "Danube Waldviertel" over the two valleys and the northern high plateau of the granite land. The descent leads mostly along the ascent path back through a forest-rich area.

Starting point of the tour

Altenmarkt an der Ysper, marketplace

Destination point of the tour

Altenmarkt an der Ysper, marketplace

Route description Peilstein - Yspertal No. 33

From the marketplace in Altenmarkt, follow the marking uphill through the town. Past the playground, continue uphill on the street, passing two chapels in the Maierhof settlement. Following the gravel road, you reach the forest; after a sharp right turn, go left, a bit steeper uphill to the Surbichlkreuz. Follow the marking and cross three forest roads. Between the 2nd and 3rd forest road is a large rock formation on the left (with a raised hide, viewpoint of Schloss Rorregg/rest area). Upon reaching the ridge, continue left through idyllic woodland past the Großer Peilstein to the destination, the summit cross at the Kleiner Peilstein with a magnificent view. The return trail, viewed from the summit cross descent, leads left and merges after about 1 km back into the already known ascent path.