Sternstein Summit Cross – Sternstein Observation Tower loop from Bad Leonfelden

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Austria

Upper Austria

Mühlviertel

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Bad Leonfelden

Sternstein Summit Cross – Sternstein Observation Tower loop from Bad Leonfelden

Moderate

4.7

(15)

100

hikers

Sternstein Summit Cross – Sternstein Observation Tower loop from Bad Leonfelden

04:34

15.7km

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.19 km

Sternstein Summit Cross

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Many paths lead to the Sternstein

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8.01 km

Sternstein Observation Tower

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The so-called "Kaiser Franz Joseph Jubiläumswarte" was built in 1898/99 and nowadays offers its visitors an amazing view. You can see the Böhmerland to Schöninger, the 1,111 meter high Viehberg …

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9.19 km

Platzl (1,060 m)

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Nice spring with resting place and nice view

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10.9 km

View of the Alps above the Waldschenke

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11.5 km

Forest tavern at the Sternstein

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Forest inn on the southern slope of the Sternstein at 960 m above sea level in an absolutely quiet location.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

3.17 km

1.77 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.95 km

2.72 km

2.12 km

2.01 km

706 m

206 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,100 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

21°C

4°C

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Comments

August 3, 2022,Wanderung Sternstein -Kraftort für die Frau

A very moving hike. At Sternstein it is said that this is a place of power for women to strengthen their self-confidence.
Actually, I wanted to walk the hiking trail as it is written in Nina Stögmüller's Juch, but there was a forest block at the Sternstein lift and so I had to walk a few more kilometers.
Nevertheless, I …

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August 11, 2025,Bad Leonfelden: Sternstein-Runde

Today we hiked up the Sternstein. The Sternstein is a 1,125 m high mountain with an observation tower at the summit. The 20 m high tower was built in 1899 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Emperor Franz Josef I. From up here, you have a wonderful view of the beautiful surrounding area. On a clear day, …

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August 11, 2025,Sternstein 11.8.2025 w921

Today it was cooler, making it the perfect weather for hiking up the Sternstein. We only met two people along the way. There were a few hikers at the Sternsteinwarte. You have to pay €2 to go up to the lookout. The view was a bit obscured because it was very hazy. But that didn't dampen our enjoyment. A beautiful …

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March 8, 2022,Sternstein 1.125m Rundwanderweg mit Pilzstein

Today I am being chauffeured, I don't have to plan the tour and last but not least there are rolls and Prosecco at the start and at the end a pizza of the finest. Monika and Marie Luise surprise me with a hike in Bad Leonfelden. This on the occasion of my milestone birthday. We start from the P. at …

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