Kreuzner Herzklopfen loop

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Kreuzner Herzklopfen loop

Moderate

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Kreuzner Herzklopfen loop

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10.4km

280m

Hiking

On this ten-kilometer circular hike near Bad Kreuzen, you will come to very special places with the motto "switch off, experience and enjoy." Several inns along the way invite you to stop for a break and try local delicacies. We recommend Kreuzen Castle as a starting point: it offers you a fantastic view of the Danube valley right from the start.

After a visit to the exhibition center, you hike down the Aignerberg. Past the Aigner Kreuz pilgrimage chapel and the associated inn, you go to the entrance of the romantic Wolfsschlucht. You follow the stream steadily uphill over many steps and bridges and before you leave the forest, you can make a detour to the forest prayer.

The subsequent view from the Weiserhöhe is impressive. A great panorama awaits you at the Maria Hilf chapel too, and then you reach the center of Bad Kreuzen. Treat yourself to a rest in the spa gardens, at the graduation plant or in one of the inns. A little later you are back at Kreuzen Castle.

by Donauregion in Oberösterreich

Last updated: April 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.48 km

Wolfsschlucht Nature and Culture Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Short but beautiful gorge with lots of historical information about the spa operations of days gone by. The climb up to the castle should not be underestimated due to its steepness.

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4.55 km

View from Weiserhöhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

In summer there is a seating area where you can admire the expansive view. The large heart is a new addition.

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7.28 km

Bad Kreuzen graduation tower

Highlight • Structure

In the beautiful Kneipp garden of Bad Kreuzen there is a small, round graduation facility: here you can rest, relax and breathe salty air.

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9.95 km

Kreuzen Castle and Danube Valley View

Highlight • Castle

Since 1987, the keep and parts of the castle have served as an exhibition and cultural center. From the viewing plateau you have a great view over the romantic Danube valley of the Strudengau region and the Machland, all the way to the Alps and into the hilly Mühlviertel.

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

2.81 km

2.53 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.68 km

1.45 km

786 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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Comments

December 15, 2021,Bad Kreuzner Herzklopfen Runde

Today my hike takes me to Bad Kreuzen. I go with Monika and Friedl the newly created "Kreuzner Herzklopfen Rundweg." The best place to start is at Kreuzen Castle. (I started outside of crosses). The GPS recording includes the original circular route. You can also get on at the entrance to the Wolfsschlucht, or at the bypass road in Bad …

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April 22, 2024

On this ten-kilometer circular hike near Bad Kreuzen, you will come to very special places with the motto "switch off, experience and enjoy." Several inns along the way invite you to stop for a break and try local delicacies. We recommend Kreuzen Castle as a starting point: it offers you a fantastic

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