Details for: Alpine panorama view - Kraftquellenweg (Power Source Path) No. 18
Brief description
St. Oswald in the southern Waldviertel is known for the beautiful view of the Alps: to the north it is dominated by the Burgsteinberg (1013 m), to the south St. Oswald offers a magnificent Alpine panorama. Interesting are the mystical places like Herzstein, Totenkopfstein, Steinerne Kornmandel, etc.
Description
The strange rock formations of the Ysper valley have always fascinated people, as numerous legends and myths prove. Their secrets have not yet been revealed. The 5 m high Herzstein - after which two circular hiking routes are named - resembles a human organ to some, while others - inclined towards geomancy and esotericism - see female shapes and life symbols here, considering the granite block a double cult stone. In any case, it is a highly interesting stop on a circuit that also leads to other curious rock formations, such as the "Totenkopf" – which can be climbed via a stairway – or the "Steinernen Kornmandel". A circuit fondly remembered.
Beautiful hike through forest and meadows with a magnificent Alpine view at the water reservoir.
Starting point of the tour
St. Oswald - Church Square
Destination point of the tour
St. Oswald - Church Square
Route description Alpine panorama view - Kraftquellenweg (Power Source Path) No. 18
From the Church Square towards the fire station to the Wackelstein, then up to the water reservoir. At the new Herzrastplatz you can enjoy the magnificent Alpine view to recharge your energy (power source). With renewed energy continue towards Stockberg. At the turning point, turn left through the forest to the sports field, back to the starting point or join hiking trail No. 19 and then back to St. Oswald.
Directions
Access from the West Autobahn A1 via Ybbs on the Danube either via B 36 through Yspertal to St. Oswald or via Ybbs along the Danube west of Ysperdorf, towards Yspertal via Fell to St. Oswald.
Parking
Free parking in front of the primary school or in front of the municipal depot. Free charging station for e-cars at the “Leithenweg” parking lot.
