Details for: To the Fiedelstein
Brief descriptionCircular hiking trail no. 13 in Litschau
Entertaining hike with beautiful viewpoints!
The hike leads us a bit along the Herrensee through the forest. A stone waymarterl and a little later the "Stone Way Column" line the further path through the varied, typical Waldviertel landscape to the legendary Fiedelstein.
According to legend, the devil once appeared there to some late fair-goers, who played wonderful melodies on the bowl stone with his fiddle. Overall, this is a very mystical area, as a bit later we pass through the "Wild Hunt", where frightening ghostly figures are also said to have caused mischief.
Then it goes back to the heart of Litschau, the Herrensee.
Starting point of the tourPanorama board at Herrensee / town square
Destination point of the tourPanorama board at Herrensee / town square
Route description To the Fiedelstein
The first 30 minutes the route runs together with route no. 12 along the Herrensee a bit to the left, then uphill to the resting place at the "Stone Way Column". Shortly afterwards the paths split, hiking trail number 13 leads straight past the Schauflerteich to the Fiedelstein.
Through the "Wild Hunt" it now goes to Hörmanns, directly into the village. After passing through it, the hiking trail turns right to the upper shore of the Herrensee; optionally, you can now walk back to the starting point of the hike either on the left or right side of the Herrensee.
Free parking at the town square as well as park & ride facility in the immediate vicinity
By bus from Göpfritz or Gmünd to Litschau. Especially recommended is also the trip from Gmünd to Litschau with the nostalgic Waldviertelbahn.
Your exact route can be planned with the VOR route planner. www.vor.at
Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, telescopic poles if needed, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water).
Safety informationRoute characteristics: 10% asphalt, 90% forest and meadow paths
Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your fitness level. Check whether the gastronomy businesses you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and maps in your backpack.
Map recommendationsHiking map "Hiking trails in the spa town of Litschau" available at the Citizens’ Service / Tourist Office of the city municipality of Litschau.
Pick up the small brochure "Legends from the Litschau area" from the Citizens’ Service / Tourist Office of the city municipality of Litschau!
