Weinsberg

The Weinsberg, the highest elevation in the "Weinsberg Forest" of the same name, is 1041 m high. From the clearing, the "Weinsberg-Wiese" - directly on the LH 78, you can reach the summit in 10 minutes.

The eponym of the Weinsberg granite lies between the Waldviertel in Lower Austria and the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria: The granite and gneiss plateau of the Weinsberg rises in the Weinsberg Forest - and thus in the largest closed forest area in Austria.

Fascinating remains of the castle complex built on it in the 13th century are still preserved today. In recent years, volunteers from the region have put a lot of heart and soul into uncovering and preserving the valuable ruins.

From its plateau, the Weinsberg rewards its climbers with a magnificent view over its mighty forest area as far as Styria or even the Bavarian Watzmann. With its easy to moderate hiking trails, the popular mountain is particularly suitable for family and school excursions.

Location
Waldviertel, near Bärnkopf in the Zwettl district

Hiking tips for the Weinsberg

A well-marked hiking trail leads from the Weinsberg meadow on provincial road no. 82 in the north-east of the Weinsberg to the small summit plateau.
The circular hiking trail no. 60 leads from Bärnkopf along the marked Weinsbergweg trail to the castle ruins just below the Weinsberg summit - past the "Sauberg walls" and a mystical wobbly stone.
Stage 4 of the Way of Life - from Dorfstetten to Gutenbrunn, including the ascent of the Weinsberg - is particularly attractive for children and school trips.

Extra tip - experience history live: The nearby circular hiking trail in the Weinsberg area leads from Bärnkopf past the Schlesinger and Hubertus ponds. The local woodchopper museum reveals exciting historical facts about the region's most important woodcutting work. The Weinsberg forest is still an important source of wood today.