Winter and rain hiking trail

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,07 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 81 m elevation gain
Descent: 81 m elevation gain

Circular hiking trail No. 15 in Litschau A hike for any weather!

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

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 10,07 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 81 m elevation gain
Descent: 81 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
2/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point514 m
Highest point590 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops

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Description

Starting at the Herrensee, the path leads to the beach, then through the theater and holiday village Königsleitn. On paved, not heavily trafficked roads, you walk over Saass to Hörmanns and from there again along the Herrensee back to Litschau to the starting point.

Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, if necessary trekking poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient supplies (snack, muesli bar, fruit, water).
Route description The route runs along the Herrensee to the beach, from there uphill to the right to the theater and holiday village Königsleitn. Then it goes a short distance towards Schandachen and finally continues towards Saass. On the right side of the route is a resting place, the tree group "Three Brothers." After passing through the dispersed settlement Saass, we pass the neo-baroque little castle in Hörmanns. After the small bridge on the left, you are immediately in the village of Hörmanns, at the end of which the path leads back to the Herrensee. Here you have the choice of whether to use the Herrensee circular path on the left or right to return to the starting point of the hike.
Parking Free parking at Stadtplatz as well as park & ride facility nearby
Public transport By bus from Göpfritz or Gmünd to Litschau. Especially recommended in the summer months is the journey from Gmünd to Litschau by the nostalgic Waldviertel railway.Your exact route can be planned with the VOR route planner. www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Warming up in the Relax indoor pool Litschau with its small but fine sauna area is highly recommended!

Recommended period

Current weather on site

5° to 6°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,4 km/h

3° to 7°

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,4 km/h

Municipality of Litschau
Tourism information
3874 Litschau, Stadtplatz 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
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