Hike to the Waldeggerhaus (from Waldegg)

Description

Waldegg on the Piesting lies on the northern side of the Hohe Wand. Not only because of the fitting name is the place the ideal starting point for a hike to the Waldeggerhaus. The start of the route is easily accessible both by public transport and by car. Before the ascent, you can refresh yourself at the inn "s'Erste". The ascent to the Hohe Wand goes via mountain trails through pleasantly quiet forests. Alternative ascent options lead from Dürnbach via the Stanglsteinweg or via the Große Klause via ferrata.

At 1002 meters above sea level lies our destination, the traditional Waldeggerhaus on the Hohe Wand, which has been managed by Wuffi and Susi in the fourth generation of the Apfler family. The mountain inn's kitchen is also traditional. Hungry hikers can expect homemade meals around Wiener Schnitzel and roast pork with bread dumplings. Additionally, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Schneeberg and Ötscher, as well as magnificent sunsets later in the day. The house is also accessible by car. A hike through the Hohe Wand Nature Park is also recommended, for example on the Ötscherblick loop, as well as visits to the nearby lookout tower and the alpine and local heritage museum at the Naturparkspüberl.

Starting point of the tour

Waldegg/Piesting station

Destination point of the tour

Waldeggerhaus Hohe Wand

Route description Hike to the Waldeggerhaus (from Waldegg)

From the station, we go east toward the municipal office. Past the municipal office, we turn right onto Peisching. At the intersection, we turn right again onto Oskar-Helmer-Gasse and shortly after turn left onto Brand. The route continues straight along a path and then again along the street turning right onto a trail. We follow the red marking. Over the trail, we reach a street onto which we turn left. A little after the curve, we turn left again onto another trail. We turn sharply left and continue straight until we turn sharply left again. We follow the trail to the right and arrive at an intersection with the Große Klause via ferrata. Here we turn left and then right again. From now on, we follow the blue-marked path. Straight ahead without branching, we reach the Waldeggerhaus.