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Merkersdorf circular hiking trail - Thayatal National Park

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Merkersdorf circular hiking trail - Thayatal National Park

Moderate

4.6

(22)

147

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Merkersdorf circular hiking trail - Thayatal National Park

01:43

5.95km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 18, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

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Start point

Parking

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2.46 km

Granitzsteig

Highlight • Trail

On the very steep climb there are several places to sit and take a breather and you will be rewarded with fantastic views!

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3.09 km

View of the Thaya River bend from Umlaufberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.27 km

Bench with panoramic view over the Thaya River at Stadlwiese

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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5.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

892 m

599 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

801 m

779 m

692 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

11°C

58 %

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Trail Reviews

Herbert 🚴‍♂️ & Leonie 🐶

November 8, 2025, 08.11.2025 - Merkersdorfer Rundwanderweg mit Aussichtswarte "Umlaufblick"

This trail offers magnificent views from two vantage points high above the Thaya River. From the new "Umlaufblick" (Circular View) observation tower, you have a wonderful view of the Austrian and Czech Umlaufberg (a hill that forms part of the Thaya River). https://www.np-thayatal.at/de/pages/merkersdorfer-rundwanderweg-mit-aussichtswarte-umlaufblick-130.aspx

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Merkersdorf circular hiking trail - Thayatal National Park

Granitzsteig

View of the Thaya River bend from Umlaufberg

Bench with panoramic view over the Thaya River at Stadlwiese

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