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Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Helfenberg

Schloss Helfenberg – Maria Rast Forest Chapel loop from Helfenberg

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Hiking trails & Routes
Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Helfenberg

Schloss Helfenberg – Maria Rast Forest Chapel loop from Helfenberg

Moderate

4.7

(11)

81

hikers

Schloss Helfenberg – Maria Rast Forest Chapel loop from Helfenberg

04:21

15.1km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

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1

2.16 km

Schloss Helfenberg

Highlight • Castle

2

9.13 km

Maria Rast Forest Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

After a long walk uphill in the forest, you suddenly find yourself in front of this beautiful little pilgrimage church. Unfortunately, you can only view the interior from the outside through the lattice gate.

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3

9.34 km

Heilig Wasser Chapel and Holy Spring

Highlight • Religious Site

The wooden chapel west of the Maria Rast chapel in Schönegg contains a holy water fountain and many holy images.

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4

10.9 km

Freller Inn

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Enjoy your meal. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday

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5

12.1 km

Here the Steinerne Mühl lives up to its name! Be sure to stop and enjoy!

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6

13.0 km

One of the five rest areas on the Kraft-Quelle-Baum-Weg.
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Here is an overview of all rest areas on this route:
"Rest area at the Pesenbach" komoot.com/de-de/highlight/1581297
"Rest area of …

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7

15.0 km

Helfenberg Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Dedicated to Saint Erhard of Regensburg. First mentioned in a document in 1224.

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8

15.0 km

Gasthof Haudum & Speck Workshop

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Good place to stay overnight if you are doing a multi-day hike in the area. For granite pilgrims and power-source tree hikers, this accommodation is not only conveniently located, but …

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

4.23 km

1.67 km

1.05 km

713 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

4.04 km

2.67 km

1.07 km

970 m

938 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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