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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
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Bad Traunstein

Wachtstein – Franzosenstein loop from Bad Traunstein

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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Zwettl
Bad Traunstein

Wachtstein – Franzosenstein loop from Bad Traunstein

Moderate

5.0

(10)

56

hikers

Wachtstein – Franzosenstein loop from Bad Traunstein

03:25

12.0km

280m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

232 m

Josef Elter Exhibition Center

Highlight • Monument

Josef Elter was a pastor of Traunstein until his death and created sculptures and woodcuts. He also built the modern church with the population. His works can be viewed in Bad Traunstein.

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2

331 m

Here the Bad Traunsteier "herb aunts" created the show and teaching garden. The garden appeals to all the senses. It is open from May to October. The herbs are sorted and labeled according to their interaction.

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3

470 m

Living Room in the Open

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Here you can live in the fresh air with a wonderful view. The colorful furniture puts you in a good mood. Even doors, windows and a four-poster bed were thought of.

A nice idea, the outdoor living room!

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4

539 m

Wachtstein

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From 980 m above sea level you can enjoy a wonderful view. So the climb is worth it. Attention, the last piece needs some "climbing resistance" and cannot be done …

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5

841 m

Franzosenstein

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As skewed as the Franzosenstein lies, you could almost think that it falls over at any moment. But it doesn't happen that quickly. Even around a hundred French soldiers are …

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6

6.03 km

Anschaumühle

Highlight • Historical Site

There used to be a mill at this place. Old walls still bear witness to this.

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8.35 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

11.8 km

Here you meet. The steep street below the church with shops, a bakery cafe, guest gardens and a beautiful view is not long, but the clear center of Bad Traunstein.

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9

11.9 km

Bad Traunstein Parish Church

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Worth seeing, very large and modern church.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.70 km

2.83 km

1.77 km

636 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.41 km

1.96 km

1.16 km

826 m

321 m

290 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

3°C

42 %

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