Fitness course - circular route no. 19

Hiking route from St. Oswald - Church Square

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Elevation profile

3,78 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 3,78 km
  • Ascent: 79 egm
  • Descent: 79 egm
  • Duration: 1:10 h
  • Lowest point: 620 m
  • Highest point:663 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Fitness course - circular route no. 19

Brief description

St. Oswald in the southern Waldviertel is known for the beautiful view of the Alps: overlooked to the north by the Burgsteinberg (1013 m), St. Oswald offers a magnificent view of the Alps to the south. Interesting are the mystical places, such as the Herzstein, Totenkopfstein, Steinerne Kornmandel, etc.

Description

The strange stone 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 - reminds some of the human organ, others - those inclined towards geomancy and esotericism - recognize female shapes and life symbols here, considering the granite block a double cult stone. In any case, it is a highly interesting station on a circuit that also leads to other peculiar stone figures, such as the "Totenkopf" - which can be climbed on a staircase - or the "Steinerne Kornmandel". A route one gladly remembers.

Family-friendly circular route with 16 fitness stations and magnificent views of the Alps. Small petting zoo, Kneipp facility, and herb garden for resting and enjoyment!

Starting point of the tour

St. Oswald - Church Square

Destination point of the tour

St. Oswald - Church Square

Route description Fitness course - circular route no. 19

After the sports ground there is a fitness course with 16 stations. It is a wonderful circular route where you arrive at a viewing tower with a beautiful view of the Alps. After the forest, turn right, pass a small petting zoo, then go left to the herb garden, pass the bathing pond and leisure facility, and back to the starting point.

The herb and edible garden is a public community garden and offers a resting place for the whole family. Of course, it is allowed to taste and harvest.

Directions

Access from the West Motorway 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

Parking in front of the primary school or in front of the depot is free. E-charging station at the "Leithenweg" parking lot available for free charging.

Map recommendations

Hiking guide for the Southern Waldviertel hiking region available from Waldviertel Tourism and can be ordered online at https://waldviertel.myproduct.at/wanderfuehrer-wanderregion-suedliches-waldviertel-waldviertel-tourismus

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