Bernhardiweg - Stage 4: Großotten - Etzen

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Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 28,56 km
Duration: 7:30 h
Ascent: 525 m elevation gain
Descent: 402 m elevation gain

Großotten - Wurmbrand - Groß Gerungs - Etzen

Starting point of the tour: Großotten
Tour destination: Etzen

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 28,56 km
Duration: 7:30 h
Ascent: 525 m elevation gain
Descent: 402 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
6/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point591 m
Highest point765 m

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Description

The Bernhardiweg is a pilgrimage route in the Waldviertel, Lower Austria, named after St. Bernhard of Clairvaux. It connects several historical and spiritual places and invites you to discover the rich history and scenic beauty of the region.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water).
Route description Großotten - WurmbrandThe exact route description from Großotten to Wurmbrand can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-grossschoenau-wurmbrand/ Wurmbrand - Groß GerungsThe exact route description from Wurmbrand to Groß Gerungs can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-wurmbrand-gross-gerungs/ Groß Gerungs - Etzen The exact route description from Groß Gerungs to Etzen can be found here: https://www.zwalk.at/bernhardiweg-gross-gerungs-etzen/
Getting there Find the best and fastest way to the starting point of the route using the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Public transport All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.

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