Details for: Schülersteig
Brief descriptionSchülersteig - Bärnkopf, No. 63
The Schülersteig is the shortest circular hiking route in Bärnkopf. Characteristic for this path are the many ant hills.
Schülersteig - ascent toward Bärnkopf passable, complete renovation upcoming.
Starting point of the tourBärnkopf, church
Destination point of the tourBärnkopf, church
Route description Schülersteig
Between the school and the church, head north, following the marking of the long-distance trail 08. At the triangular intersection, turn left onto the forest path. After a steeper descent, you reach a large intersection where you turn left – here the path separates from the long-distance trail 08. When the forest road ascends and bends to the right, turn left onto a cart track that leads uphill through a young forest. The broad-leaved grasses and horsetails indicate soil moisture. On the uphill side, there are dense blueberry bushes. Before the last climb, the Opfersteinweg joins from the right. Together with this, passing the first house, you reach the village road and back to the church.
A1 - West Motorway; exit Melk - Danube Bridge - Danube Riverside Road - Pöggstall - Martinsberg - Bärnkopf
ParkingFree parking at the Woodcutter Museum, at the municipality, and at the church.
All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.
By train to Ybbs Persenbeug, then take regional bus 780 to Martinsberg Pitzeichen, change here to regional bus 733 to Bärnkopf.
Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, optionally telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water).
For winter hikes, we recommend an insulated thermos with warm drinks, warming functional clothing, headwear, gloves, pocket or headlamp.
Safety informationIn snowy conditions, this path may only be hiked with snowshoes.
Make sure your chosen route suits your fitness level. Check whether the gastronomy businesses you want to visit en route are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and maps in your backpack. For cross-border routes, always carry a passport or ID card.
Map recommendationsHiking guide “Hiking in the Heart of the Waldviertel” available at Waldviertel Tourism and can be ordered online here.
In summer, countless blueberry bushes can be found along the route.
