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Himmelteich – Wachtstein loop from Ottenschlag

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Himmelteich – Wachtstein loop from Ottenschlag

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Himmelteich – Wachtstein loop from Ottenschlag

02:36

33.6km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 22.7 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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160 m

Ottenschlag Castle

Highlight • Castle

Nice restaurant "Im Schloss" for a little refreshment.

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4.46 km

Himmelteich

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As I was there at the end of August 2019, bathing was forbidden, only fishing allowed ...

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22.4 km

Franzosenstein

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As skewed as the Franzosenstein lies, you could almost think that it falls over at any moment. But it doesn't happen that quickly. Even around a hundred French soldiers are …

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22.7 km

Wachtstein

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From 980 m above sea level you can enjoy a wonderful view. So the climb is worth it. Attention, the last piece needs some "climbing resistance" and cannot be done …

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23.5 km

Vivea Gesundheitshotel Bad Traunstein

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25.0 km

Rest area with wayside shrine

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A shady bench with a table invites you to linger.

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27.7 km

Root trail

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Intense root trail that mostly leads through the middle of the forest. A lot of technique and fitness are required here. The route is a bit variable, but if you're …

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29.3 km

Viaduct at Weyrerteich

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A remnant from days gone by, when a railway line ran here and the railway also drove through this part of the Waldviertel.

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

12.3 km

4.64 km

1.93 km

557 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

4.11 km

2.61 km

1.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Saturday 15 August

28°C

17°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

August 24, 2024,Wachtstein - Wurzeltrail - Himmelteich - Runde von Ottenschlag

Super fun tour, especially the single trails through the forest were great, even though I got lost in the swamp ditch 😂

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August 26, 2023,Rotes Kreuz Mountainbike-Tour

Nice tour, however, is a piece of about 500m where some small gullies have to be crossed. Roots predominate on this section of the trail

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Himmelteich – Wachtstein loop from Ottenschlag

Ottenschlag Castle

Himmelteich

Franzosenstein

Wachtstein

Vivea Gesundheitshotel Bad Traunstein

Rest area with wayside shrine

Root trail

Viaduct at Weyrerteich

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