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Bezirk Krems

Rastenfeld

Ottenstein reservoir – Lichtenfels Castle Ruins loop from Rastenfeld

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Waldviertel

Bezirk Krems

Rastenfeld

Ottenstein reservoir – Lichtenfels Castle Ruins loop from Rastenfeld

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5.0

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Ottenstein reservoir – Lichtenfels Castle Ruins loop from Rastenfeld

01:58

7.34km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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297 m

Ottenstein Reservoir

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The reservoir covers an area of about 300 hectares and offers numerous water sports such as swimming, sailing and fishing. There are well-developed hiking and cycling trails around the lake, giving you the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscape.

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1.42 km

Small Bathing Beach

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2.01 km

View of the Mossy Rocky Outcrop by the Lake

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2.64 km

Ottenstein reservoir

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Ottenstein Reservoir is a popular recreational area in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria. It is the uppermost of the three Kamp Reservoirs in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria …

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2.70 km

Rocky Cove at Ottenstein Reservoir

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At low water level, a rocky bay is formed. At high water level, a rocky island emerges from the water.

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3.45 km

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins and Lake

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The Lichtenfels castle ruins rise picturesquely on a peninsula in the Ottenstein reservoir. Before the construction of the reservoir (1954-1957) and the erection of the federal road B38 with the …

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3.66 km

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

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22.04.2019 - A remarkable castle ruin showing a variety of architectural details and picturesquely perched on a peninsula of the reservoir Ottenstein. The site is freely accessible through the campsite, …

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6.57 km

View of Ottenstein Reservoir

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7.34 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.84 km

1.35 km

658 m

487 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

899 m

835 m

775 m

762 m

210 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Ottenstein reservoir – Lichtenfels Castle Ruins loop from Rastenfeld

Ottenstein Reservoir

Small Bathing Beach

View of the Mossy Rocky Outcrop by the Lake

Ottenstein reservoir

Rocky Cove at Ottenstein Reservoir

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins and Lake

Lichtenfels Castle Ruins

View of Ottenstein Reservoir

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