Alpine panorama view - Kraftquellenweg (Power Source Path) No. 18

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,32 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 89 m elevation gain

St. Oswald in the southern Waldviertel is known for its beautiful views of the Alps: dominated 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.

Starting point of the tour: St. Oswald - Church Square
Tour destination: St. Oswald - Church Square

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,32 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 89 m elevation gain
Descent: 89 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point612 m
Highest point663 m

Round tour

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Description

The strange stone shapes of the Yspertal valley have always fascinated people, as numerous legends and myths prove. They have yet to reveal their secrets. The 5 m high heart stone - after which two circular hiking trails are named - reminds some people of the human organ, while others - who lean towards geomancy and esotericism - recognize female forms and life symbols here and consider the granite block to be a double cult stone. In any case, it is an extremely interesting stop on a tour that also leads to other strange stone figures, such as the "skull" - which can be climbed on a staircase - or the "stone corn almond". A walk to remember.

A beautiful hike through woods and meadows with a magnificent view of the Alps from the water reservoir.

Route description 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.
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.
Getting there 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.