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St. Oswald – Herzsteinweg

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St. Oswald – Herzsteinweg

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4.8

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St. Oswald – Herzsteinweg

02:27

8.24km

250m

Hiking

Discover the magic of the Waldviertel on the Herzsteinweg in St. Oswald, an inspiring hiking trail that enchants not only with its picturesque landscape, but also with a unique journey through the values of life.

You start at the church square in St. Oswald and experience an adventure where happiness,…

by Waldviertel

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Start point

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970 m

Wackelstein (Herzsteinweg)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shaking 22 tons: This large rock can be moved - but you need the right technique. Luckily, there are instructions on site.

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1.15 km

Hauptmann-Mayr-Ruhe Viewpoint

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Here you can enjoy the wonderful view of St. Oswald, Ötscher and Dürrenstein. Rest area with bench.

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1.82 km

Kornmandl Rock (Herzsteinweg #2)

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Correct name: KORNMANDL. The "stone Kornmandl" could have served as a calendar stone in the past. There is also a legend about it: A farmer became angry about the poor …

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2.26 km

Weißenberg Summit Cross

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A detour here is definitely worth it because of the view of the Ostrong. The rock formations “Totenkopf” are located in the immediate vicinity.

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2.53 km

Totenkopf and Drachenstein

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If you look up, you can see the skull with its empty eye sockets. The rock formations, which are around ten meters high, can be climbed - there is a …

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4.21 km

Herzstein (Heart Stone)

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The heart stone is a so-called slip-through stone, and its appearance immediately reminds one of a standing human heart. The heart stone is supposedly a female double cult site, as …

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8.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.46 km

769 m

665 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.42 km

2.01 km

307 m

176 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

28°C

14°C

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October 1, 2024

Discover the magic of the Waldviertel on the Herzsteinweg in St. Oswald, an inspiring hiking trail that enchants not only with its picturesque landscape, but also with a unique journey through the values of life.
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You start at the church square in St. Oswald and experience an adventure where happiness

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St. Oswald – Herzsteinweg

Wackelstein (Herzsteinweg)

Hauptmann-Mayr-Ruhe Viewpoint

Kornmandl Rock (Herzsteinweg #2)

Weißenberg Summit Cross

Totenkopf and Drachenstein

Herzstein (Heart Stone)

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