Peilstein - Yspertal No. 33

Hiking tour Starting from Altenmarkt an der Ysper, marketplace

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 10,98 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Ascent: 628 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 628 m elevation gain

The Ostrong ridge is the most powerful elevation in the Southern Waldviertel. The Großer Peilstein (1,061 m) is its highest summit, the summit cross stands on the Kleiner Peilstein (1,024 m). Due to its unique view from the Weitental over the Danube valley to the Alpine range, it is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Waldviertel.

Starting point of the tour
Altenmarkt an der Ysper, marketplace
Tour destination
Altenmarkt an der Ysper, marketplace
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 10,98 km
  • Duration: 4:30 h
  • Ascent: 628 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 628 m elevation gain
  • Fitness level required:
    3/6
  • Overall experience:
    5/6
  • Scenery:
    5/6
  • Lowest point495 m
  • Highest point1052 m
  • Nice views
  • With refreshment stops

Description

The Ostrong ridge begins in the south at the Danube and abruptly breaks off in the north at the watershed between Ysper and Weitental. The summit is a genuine thousand-meter peak. At the northernmost tip, on a mighty block castle, the large summit cross of the Kleiner Peilstein (1024 m) shines and points the way to the most beautiful viewpoint in the southern Waldviertel. We take the easier summit path because it is not airy there, but beautifully idyllic and wooded.

The summit conqueror is rewarded with a wonderful view from the highest peak of the "Danube Waldviertel" over the two valleys and the northern high plateau of the granite land. The descent leads mostly along the ascent path back through a forest-rich area.

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Current weather on site

Today, 11.02.2026

6° to 7°

Today, 11.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,8 km/h

Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,8 km/h