To the Fiedelstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,63 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 88 m elevation gain

Circular hiking trail no. 13 in Litschau Entertaining hike with beautiful viewpoints!

Starting point of the tour: Panorama board at Herrensee / town square
Tour destination: Panorama board at Herrensee / town square

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,63 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 88 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point514 m
Highest point595 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

The hike takes us a little way along the Herrensee lake through the forest. A stone wayside shrine and, a little later, the "Steinerne Wegsäule", line the path through the varied, typical Waldviertel landscape to the legendary Fiedelstein.

Legend has it that the devil once appeared there to some late Kirtags returnees, playing wonderful melodies with his fiddle on the Schalenstein. This is a very mystical area in general, as a little further on we cross the "Wild Hunt", where scary shuddering figures are also said to have been up to mischief.

We then return to the heart of Litschau, the Herrensee.

Equipment 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).
Route description 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.
Parking Free parking at the town square as well as park & ride facility in the immediate vicinity
Public transport 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
Editor’s tip Pick up the small brochure "Legends from the Litschau area" from the Citizens’ Service / Tourist Office of the city municipality of Litschau!

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Today, 21.02.2026

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Tomorrow, 22.02.2026

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City Municipality of Litschau
Tourist Information
3874 Litschau, Town Square 25
(T) +43 2865 219-24
(E) gemeinde@litschau.at
(I) www.litschau.at

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