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Vichtenstein Castle – Haugstein Summit (895 m) loop from Vichtenstein

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Vichtenstein Castle – Haugstein Summit (895 m) loop from Vichtenstein

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Vichtenstein Castle – Haugstein Summit (895 m) loop from Vichtenstein

02:59

9.76km

340m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Parking

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28 m

View of the Danube from Vichtenstein

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Many beautiful hikes start from here, and the panoramic view is also available - Viechtenstein is located at this spot.

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254 m

Vichtenstein Castle

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The romantic Vichtenstein Castle is located in the center of Vichtenstein, just a few meters from the Donausteig.
Today the castle is owned by the Schulz-Wulkow family, who also live there.
The castle cannot be visited!

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5.21 km

Jagabild Chapel (Hunter Memorial)

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Small chapel in the middle of the forest with a beautiful altarpiece inside. According to a legend, a hunter who had been tied up by poachers was freed by the Blessed Mother here.

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5.95 km

Haugstein Summit (895 m)

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The Haugstein is 895 m above sea level. A. the highest mountain in the Sauwaldes in the Upper Austrian district of Schärding (Innviertel).

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6.09 km

View from Haugstein

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Far-reaching view from Haugstein into Bavaria Ländle

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6.24 km

View from Godererkogel

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This rock with a fantastic view is a real power place... you don't want to leave

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9.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.48 km

2.37 km

2.24 km

1.12 km

537 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.91 km

1.29 km

1.24 km

981 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

10°C

58 %

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Vichtenstein Castle – Haugstein Summit (895 m) loop from Vichtenstein

View of the Danube from Vichtenstein

Vichtenstein Castle

Jagabild Chapel (Hunter Memorial)

Haugstein Summit (895 m)

View from Haugstein

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