Nebelstein Adventure Hiking Trail

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,07 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 357 m elevation gain
Descent: 357 m elevation gain

The Nebelstein Adventure Hiking Trail is a certified circular hiking trail and offers three starting points with six different adventure stations.

Starting point of the tour: 3970 Hirschenwies, Xundwärts Parcours
Tour destination: 3970 Hirschenwies, Xundwärts Parcours

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11,07 km
Duration: 4:00 h
Ascent: 357 m elevation gain
Descent: 357 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point737 m
Highest point1017 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The adventure hiking trail on and around the Nebelstein invites you to a unique natural spectacle. It has been certified by the Austrian hiking villages.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water). For winter hikes, we recommend an insulated thermos with warm drinks, warming functional clothing, headwear as well as gloves, pocket or headlamp.
Route description Starting point3970 Hirschenwies, Xundwärts Parcours1 Hunting standPlease be very quiet! This is the magic word if you want to discover the animals of our native forests as a nature lover. "Telescopes" help you to find the animals. And you learn how they live, what they eat and many other exciting things about red fox, wild boar, deer, brown hare and squirrel.2 Stone placeHere the stones tell you everything about their world. You learn all about one of the oldest types of stone in the world - granite: a stereoscope even allows you unique insights into the interior of the granite blocks! And engage playfully with stones - show your imagination and do more with it!3 Border viewOvercoming borders? With the impressive panoramic view of the landscape and our neighbors in the Czech Republic, the borders blur! Like in a magic mirror, the view through our "Visholo" shows you what you see: the names of mountains and villages are projected directly into the landscape ...Starting point3970 Maißen, Nebelstein parking lot4 NebelsteinThis is the summit! If you have made it up here, the most beautiful reward awaits you: the truly impressive panorama and the unique view from the Nebelstein! And then it's time for a well-deserved break at the Nebelstein shelter! Try the local delicacies, take a breath and rest at one of the most beautiful places on your hike!5 Moor ballIn an oversized pollen grain, the unique raised bog around Nebelstein presents itself: a highly complex and valuable plant and animal world! Home to various microorganisms and a variety of small creatures and endangered species. You can now discover and research all of this in detail!Starting point3970 Maißen, Märchenhotel Waldpension Nebelstein parking lot6 Wood workshopHere you learn a lot about the most important types of wood and can unleash your creativity on the topic of wood, because - as the name suggests - here you are allowed to work! See why a tree functions like a factory. Discover everything about its breathing and its water cycle. Or become a composer on our xylophone ...More information about the hiking village can be found at: https://www.moorbad-harbach.at/wanderdorf-moorbad-harbach
Parking Parking is available at the entry points:3970 Hirschenwies, Xundwärts Parcours3970 Maißen, Nebelstein parking lot3970 Maißen, Märchenhotel Waldpension Nebelstein parking lot
Public transport With the VOR route planner you have the possibility to plan your arrival.Information about your arrival by train and the timetable can be found at www.oebb.at.In Moorbad Harbach, you can reach your desired destination by AST (call-collective taxi) - AST information sheet Moorbad Harbach
Editor’s tip Two partial routes await you, which you can of course also hike at once. The great thing - if you only have time and feel like hiking one partial route, just take the shortcut!

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Current weather on site

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Today, 11.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed5,7 km/h

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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain

Wind speed3,1 km/h

Municipality of Moorbad Harbach
3970 Moorbad Harbach, Harbach 22
(T) +43 2858/5214
(E) info@moorbad-harbach.at
(I) www.nebelstein.eu

Waldviertel Tourism
3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 54109
(E) info@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at