Lake Fernstein – Fernstein Castle loop from Holzleitensattel

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Lake Fernstein – Fernstein Castle loop from Holzleitensattel

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Lake Fernstein – Fernstein Castle loop from Holzleitensattel

01:49

22.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 51 m

After 18.3 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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501 m

View west from Holzleiten

Highlight • Viewpoint

What a panoramic view at this point.

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7.61 km

Nassereith Village Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful fountain almost on the edge of town.

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9.77 km

Encounter With Horses and Donkeys

Highlight • Natural

On the way, you come across free-roaming horses and donkeys. Very sweet and unimpressed by the cyclists.

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12.0 km

Very beautiful Fernsteinsee, idyllic camping, but also the castle hotel is worth seeing.
The long-distance pass itself isn't really a highlight, but it's a pass at least.
More information: camping-fernsteinsee.at, de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernsteinsee and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Fernstein

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12.8 km

Cascade stream at Fernsteinsee Castle

Highlight • Waterfall

Beautiful little stream at Fernsteinsee Castle

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12.8 km

Descent from Fern Pass

Highlight • Trail

Down from the Fernpass, it goes along the old Roman road.

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12.9 km

Fernsteinburg

Highlight • Castle

The highlight should probably be called Fernsteinburg. This is actually worth seeing, especially since the cycle path leads directly through the old gate.

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12.9 km

Fernstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle Fernstein is located directly on the Via Claudia Augusta and also the Albrecht route leads past here. The area is a popular excursion destination and motorists stressed out …

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