The Balber Stones

The Balbersteine are located in the municipality of Miesenbach. The partly vertical rock formation reaches a height of almost 700 meters.

Location: Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, municipality of Miesenbach

Immerse yourself in an unknown magical world

The Balbersteine in the Miesenbach valley, better known as Gauermann-Heimat, offer fantastic viewpoints. They are not overcrowded and hikers enjoy a quiet ascent. The hike begins after a large riding stable, where you will find the "Balbersteine" sign and leads along a stream that does not always carry water. The path branches off steeply uphill to the left and soon reaches the first rocks. Hikers can enjoy the beautiful viewpoints. The rocks are overgrown with pine trees. A bench, where there is also a summit book to sign, is the perfect place to take a break. The most difficult part of the tour then begins through a steep gully filled with gravel and earth up to a very special place, the "Fensterl" or "Luckerte Wand". The "Fensterl" is a cozy spot near the Balbersteinen and makes a great photo opportunity. The ridge height is also reached here and numerous viewing points can be climbed.

ATTENTION at the Balbersteinen. This is a great place to climb and play, but you should be careful as the steep drop-offs are very dangerous.

Excursion tips in and around Miesenbach

• Miesenbach is the home of the Biedermeier painter Friedrich Gauermann (1807 - 1862) and is therefore also known as the home of Gauermann. In the Gauermann Museum you can admire various works by the artist, as well as furniture from the Biedermeier period and special exhibitions on photography and contemporary art.
• The Gauermannhütte is located on the Dürren Wand. From here, the view opens up over the vast mountain landscape.