Fitness course - circular route no. 19

Hiking tour Starting from St. Oswald - Church Square

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Distance: 3,78 km
  • Duration: 1:10 h
  • Ascent: 79 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 79 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: 3,78 km
  • Duration: 1:10 h
  • Ascent: 79 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 79 m elevation gain
  • Fitness level required:
    2/6
  • Overall experience:
    6/6
  • Scenery:
    6/6
  • Lowest point620 m
  • Highest point663 m
  • Round tour
  • Nice views
  • Suitable for families and children

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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.

Family-friendly circular trail with 16 fitness stations and magnificent views of the Alps. Small animal zoo, Kneipp facility and herb garden to rest and enjoy!

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