Höhenweg über Kl. Yspertal Nr. 16

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    • Difficulty: Moderate
    • Distance: 6,85 km
    • Duration: 3:30 h
    • Ascent: 222 m elevation gain
    • Descent: 278 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.

    • Difficulty: Moderate
    • Distance: 6,85 km
    • Duration: 3:30 h
    • Ascent: 222 m elevation gain
    • Descent: 278 m elevation gain
    • Fitness level required:
      2/6
    • Overall experience:
      6/6
    • Scenery:
      6/6
    • Lowest point564 m
    • Highest point698 m

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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 are inclined 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 the possibility of connecting to the castle stone wall.

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