Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein

Hiking

Bookmark

Map show hide

Tour data

1.92km

292 - 549m

Distance

248hm

Ascent

00:50h

Duration

WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH

Brief description: This hiking route leads steeply uphill to Vichtenstein.
On the way back, you’ll have wonderful views of Danube Valley as well as the small township of Kasten.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

Fitness

Landscape

Experience
Starting point: Kasten landing stage or Vichtenstein viewing platform
Route: Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck restaurant
0.1 km

Kasten village
0.1 km

Landgasthaus Koller restaurant
1.8 km

Panoramablick Vichtenstein viewpoint
1.9 km

Vichtenstein village
1.9 km

more waypoints
Best season: Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec
Description: Shipping pier Kasten in direction of Vichtenstein - Danube Trail rest area "Rotes Kreuz" - crossing the main road - Vichtenstein. If hiking in the opposite direction, starting point viewing platform in front of the town hall - after 100 m turnoff to the right - see signs for "Fuchsenlochrunde"

(uphill/downhill depending on walking direction)
Highest point: 549 m
Endpoint: Kasten landing stage or Vichtenstein viewing platform
Height profile
Equipment: sturdy shoes
Tips: Castle and parish church of Vichtenstein (Castle can only be looked at from the outside).
Additional information: Points of interest along the hiking trail:
- Kasten landing stage
- Kasten Filial Church
-"Rotes Kreuz" Danube Path rest stop

magnificent views across the Danube into neighbouring Bavaria and the Mühlviertel region
Public transportation: Location and getting there

How to arrive in the Danube Upper Austrian region?
The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, boat or plane.
Parking: Starting point Kasten or Vichtenstein