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
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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 point
495 m
Highest point
1052 m
Nice views
With refreshment stops
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.
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.
Route description
From the marketplace in Altenmarkt, follow the marking uphill through the town. Past the playground, continue uphill on the street, passing two chapels in the Maierhof settlement. Following the gravel road, you reach the forest; after a sharp right turn, go left, a bit steeper uphill to the Surbichlkreuz. Follow the marking and cross three forest roads. Between the 2nd and 3rd forest road is a large rock formation on the left (with a raised hide, viewpoint of Schloss Rorregg/rest area). Upon reaching the ridge, continue left through idyllic woodland past the Großer Peilstein to the destination, the summit cross at the Kleiner Peilstein with a magnificent view. The return trail, viewed from the summit cross descent, leads left and merges after about 1 km back into the already known ascent path.
Parking
Marketplace in Altenmarkt
Getting there
A1 to Ybbs, Danube Bridge Persenbeug, and B 36 towards Zwettl to Yspertal and Laimbach.
