druidenweg-ysperklamm-nr-31
Druid Path - Ysperklamm, No. 31
Hiking tour Starting from Ysperklamm, Forellenhof Inn
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 8,25 km
- Duration: 4:00 h
- Ascent: 494 m elevation gain
- Descent: 495 m elevation gain
Weinsberg granite, the Ysper river cascading down a gorge, mysterious druid sites, but also a magnificent view of the Yspertal valley give this certified hiking trail no. 31 with the "Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality" the rating "particularly valuable".
- Starting point of the tour
- Ysperklamm, Forellenhof Inn
- Tour destination
- Ysperklamm, Forellenhof Inn
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 8,25 km
- Duration: 4:00 h
- Ascent: 494 m elevation gain
- Descent: 495 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:5/6
- Lowest point526 m
- Highest point971 m
- Round tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
Weinsberg granite, the Ysper river cascading down a gorge, mysterious druid sites, but also a magnificent view of the Yspertal valley give this certified hiking trail no. 31 with the "Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality" the rating "particularly valuable".
Where, according to legend, druids once held priestly gatherings, you can still feel the mystical power today. The Druid Trail is around 8 kilometers long and leads along Celtic paths and past mysterious places of power that invite you to recharge your batteries. The last section of the trail has many surprises in store: The trail leads through a natural forest in its original form - a true rarity in this era - up to the Kaltenbergkreuz viewpoint. From there, the southern Waldviertel is literally at your feet. Opposite, the Peilstein shows its most beautiful side. You should take a good four hours to enjoy all the natural beauty that awaits hikers on this circular hiking trail. We particularly recommend this hike to families with children who enjoy exploring.
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- safety instructions Make sure when choosing the route that it fits your fitness level. Check if the catering establishments you want to visit are open. Pack your mobile phone and map material in your backpack.
- Equipment Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water)
- Route description The hike begins with the wild and romantic Ysperklamm. Over a length of two kilometers, the Große Ysper overcomes 300 meters of altitude. At the top lies the former "Ödteich", now a spruce forest. Continue a bit half-right flat to the so-called Kaiserreith (spring). After a small ascent, you reach the first cult site, the rock formation "Phallus with Vulva" with a cup-marked stone. Then to the "Sitting Dog" (short side path right), followed by the "Standing Bowl", the "Outer Stone Circle" and the "Inner Stone Circle" (Druids meeting place). The path then leads to the "Large Bowl" and the "Residential Cave". Next stop "Sphinx", then on to the "Böndel". Here 13 cup-marked stones are arranged in a circle. On the other side of the mountain, a bit downhill, then turn right through the high forest on the side path to the "Kaltenberg Cross" (walking time approx. 10 minutes). Wonderful viewpoint directly above Pisching. Back on the side path, descent to Siebendürfting. From the foot of Kaltenberg along the country road back to the starting point.
- Parking Free parking at the Ysperklamm.
- Getting there Vienna - A1 to exit Ybbs/Wieselburg - B25 Erlauftal federal road to Persenbeug - here take the B3 to Yspersdorf - then drive on L7275 to KlausLinz - take the B3 towards Perg/Mauthausen/Steyregg to Yspersdorf - then drive on L7275 to Klaus
- Public transport All information about all bus and train lines to Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or at www.oebb.at.
- Editor’s tip The Ysperklamm is THE nature experience in the Southern Waldviertel. At the small shallow water zones along the path you can wonderfully refresh yourself.
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Forellenhof Inn, Hasreiter family at the entrance to the Ysperklamm
3683 Yspertal, Klaus 74
(T) +43 7415 7349
(E) forellenhof-ysperklamm@aon.at
(I) www.forellenhof-ysperklamm.at
TVB Ysper-Weitental
3683 Yspertal, Hauptstraße 9
(T) +43 7415 6767 25
(E) info.yw@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at
Waldviertel Tourism
3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 54109
(E) info@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at/wandern
Letzte Änderung: 7 Apr 2026