Details for: Rosenburg circular route
Brief description
High on a mighty rock above the Kamp valley, visible from afar, sits Rosenburg Renaissance Castle. An impressive castle complex, a refuge with a very special atmosphere. With more than 65,000 visitors a year, Rosenburg is one of the most visited attractions in Lower Austria.
Description
The well-known summer resort Rosenburg, famous beyond the country's borders, with its dozens of Gründerzeit villas lies in the Kamp valley, dominated by the castle of the same name. The original castle from the 12th century was part of the Babenberg fortification chain; during the Renaissance, it received its final appearance, which has been preserved to this day, featuring the largest tournament yard in Central Europe. On display are crossbows, knight's armor, rifles, cannons, … and in summer Shakespearean plays. Particularly spectacular are the birds of prey demonstrations by falconers. In the adjacent forest, a high ropes climbing park was created for the younger generation. The baroque pilgrimage church Maria Dreieichen, with the famous dome painting by Paul Troger, is counted among Austria's most beautiful. Thousands of pilgrims visit the basilica every year.
Starting point of the tour
Rosenburg train station
Route description Rosenburg circular route
From Rosenburg train station, head towards the Kamp, cross it and hike about 500 m uphill – past Graselhöhe – to Rosenburg, where you can make a short stop at the castle inn if needed. From there, continue on the long-distance hiking trail No. 620 towards Etzmannsdorf, where you turn left towards Stallegg. In Etzmannsdorf, the Nussbaum guesthouse offers you a chance for refreshment. Continue along a beautiful forest path downhill towards Stallegg. A small brook accompanies you, creating a pleasant atmosphere. Once you arrive in Stallegg, walk along the right Kamp riverbank back to Rosenburg, where the Mann country inn is already waiting for you.
Directions
Vienna – Stockerau – Maissau – Mold – Rosenburg
Linz – Freistadt – Karlstift – Zwettl – Rastenfeld – Altenburg - Rosenburg
Author's tip
Sights:
Rosenburg Renaissance Castle
High ropes climbing park
Canoeing on the Kamp
Elisabeth Chapel in Rosenburg
As a memento of your hike on the Rosenburg circular route in the Waldviertel, you can get a hiking badge from the cash desk at Rosenburg Renaissance Castle.
Hiking badges are round plaques decorated and inscribed by wood burning, serving as souvenirs and at the same time as awards for outstanding achievements. Diligent hiking badge collectors are rewarded with a free premium hiking badge. More information can be found at www.wandermarken.at.
