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Austria
Lower Austria
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Hollabrunn
Hardegg

Thaya Valley Path

Moderate

4.8

(39)

140

hikers

Thaya Valley Path

02:39

9.66km

170m

Hiking

From Hardegg, where the Thaya Bridge marks the starting point, to the breathtaking view from the crossing on Umlaufberg, the Thaya Valley Trail offers a fascinating route through the untouched nature of the national park. The hike takes you along the Thaya, reveals the beauty of the meandering river landscape and, with its steep sections, represents a real challenge. Equipped with sturdy shoes, stamina and surefootedness, hikers can enjoy the impressive flora and fauna to the fullest.

In May, it is particularly tempting to watch the green lizards' mating show on the crossing. In addition, the viewing point on the crossing offers a spectacular view of the natural wonder and invites you to pause and take in the impressive view. To keep the memories of this extraordinary hike alive, you can get a hiking badge at the Thaya Valley National Park or at the Kaja ruins.

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Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

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3.31 km

View of the Thaya River bend from Umlaufberg

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There is also a bench up here for a rest. You can't see the whole loop because the hill is too low for that, but it's still great to see the Thaya from above. The display boards that provide interesting information about the river, the division between the Czech Republic and Austria and the creatures that live here are also interesting.

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7.88 km

Great rest area with a fantastic panoramic view over the Thaya to the Neuhäusel castle ruins in the Czech Republic.

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9.12 km

Kajabach Valley

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This trail leads into the wild and romantic Kajabachtal around the ruin Kaja. In spring colorful spring flowers line the brook, in summer the canyon covered with ferns and mosses exudes a pleasant coolness. In the Kajabach live rare crabs, and the otter is here on the lookout for food.

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9.66 km

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6.09 km

3.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

3.03 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 30 June

29°C

17°C

94 %

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Comments

May 4, 2024,Thayatal Umlauf und Burgruine Kaja
From Merkersdorf you can also take the bus at 4:30 p.m. to the NP center. Or you can walk on the asphalted cycle and footpath.

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Looks like little. It's a certain challenge at over 30 degrees 😅

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October 1, 2024

From Hardegg, where the Thaya Bridge marks the starting point, to the breathtaking view from the crossing on Umlaufberg, the Thaya Valley Trail offers a fascinating route through the untouched nature of the national park. The hike takes you along the Thaya, reveals the beauty of the meandering river

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