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Hikes in Gmünd

Lower Austria,Austria

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Hiking in Gmünd, district of Gmünd, Austria offers a variety of opportunities to explore the region's breathtaking scenery and rich nature. The geographical location of Gmünd in the northern Waldviertel makes it an ideal starting point for hikes of all levels of difficulty.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Gmünd

Braunaubach in Malerwinkel
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
07 Eastern Austrian Border Trail, E03: Gmünd - Heidenreichstein
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Stage 3
20.8 km
6:00 h
188 m
115 m
Passing the Blockheide, we hike through dense forests to Eugenia, a district of Schrems. Before Amaliendorf there is also a rocking stone; through Kleinpertholz we reach Heidenreichstein.
Neuteich
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
07 Eastern Austrian border trail, E02: Weitra - Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Stage 2
18.3 km
5:00 h
170 m
262 m
Even on the second stage, the character of the landscape remains typical for the Waldviertel. Only two villages are crossed before reaching the border town of Gmünd.
Pilzstein
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
Through the Blockheide near Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty easy
5
8.9 km
3:00 h
125 m
125 m
Varied route to the wobbling stones in the northwestern Waldviertel, around which numerous legends and myths revolve.
Weitra - View of the town
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
08 Eisenwurzen Trail EWW04 Gmünd - Weitra
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
17.4 km
4:25 h
251 m
172 m
This path follows the long-distance hiking trail 07 - Eastern Austrian Border Trail in a south-north direction. The total length of the Eastern Austrian Border Trail is about 700 km and ends at Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.This stage is identical with Stage 07 Austrian Border Trail GLW038 Gmünd - Weitra
Alt-Nagelberg - Glassworks and Glass Park
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
08 Eisenwurzenweg EWW03 Brand - Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
16.7 km
4:10 h
121 m
162 m
The Eisenwurzenweg or long-distance hiking trail 08 runs from the northernmost point of Austria at the Czech border over the Alps to the southernmost point of Austria near Bad Eisenkappel-Vellach / Železna Kapla-Bela. Its total length is about 580 km.
Weitra - View from the castle tower
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
07 East Austrian Borderland Trail GLW038 Gmünd - Weitra
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 38
No ratings (yet)
17.4 km
4:25 h
251 m
172 m
This path follows the long-distance trail 07 - East Austrian Borderland Trail from south to north. The total length of the East Austrian Borderland Trail is about 700 km and ends at Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
07 Eastern Austrian Border Trail GLW037 Heidenreichstein - Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 37
No ratings (yet)
23.8 km
5:55 h
158 m
215 m
This route follows the long-distance hiking trail 07 - Eastern Austrian Border Trail in a south-north direction. The total length of the Eastern Austrian Border Trail is about 740 km and ends at the Nebelstein in the Waldviertel.
Litschau
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
08 Eisenwurzenweg, E02: Litschau - Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
27.2 km
7:00 h
161 m
215 m
From Litschau, continue south over Gopprechts, Brand, and Alt-Nagelberg to the border town Gmünd.
At the Mushroom Rock
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
Gmünd–Blockheide–Latschenhütte–Gmünd
recommended route Difficulty moderate
No ratings (yet)
9.6 km
2:30 h
121 m
121 m
Hike from the Gmünd train station through the Blockheide, past many granite boulders (e.g., Christophstein, Pilzstein, Teufels Brotleib, Teufels Bettstatt, etc.). We’ll pass lakes and ponds on our way to the lookout point. We’ll stop for lunch at the Latschenhütte. On the way back, we’ll follow some of the same paths, but also take many different ones, back to the train station.
Quarry road
Hiking Trail · Waldviertel
Steinbruchweg
recommended route Difficulty easy
No ratings (yet)
6.1 km
1:45 h
74 m
74 m
Circular hiking trail no. 11 in the market town of Hoheneich
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Forecast for Gmünd

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Gmünd is nestled between rolling hills and dense forests. This unique geographical location creates a picturesque backdrop for hikes along the numerous hiking trails and routes in the area. Whether beginner or experienced mountaineer, everyone will find a suitable route here.

For families with children, there are particularly child-friendly hiking routes. One popular trail, for example, is the "Tierpark-Rundweg". This leads through the idyllic animal park in Gmünd and allows little explorers to get to know various animals up close.

Another recommendable tour is the "Bear Forest Hike". Here visitors can not only enjoy an impressive view of the bear sanctuary, but also learn more about these fascinating animals.

There are also many options for more challenging hikes. The "Hochmoor-Lehrpfad", for example, leads through one of the largest raised bogs in Central Europe and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

The best seasons for hiking in Gmünd are spring and autumn. In these seasons, the weather is pleasantly mild and nature shows its most beautiful side. In spring, numerous flowers bloom and in autumn the leaves of the trees turn warm shades of colour.

In summary, Gmünd, district of Gmünd, Austria offers a variety of hikes for all levels of difficulty. From family-friendly routes to challenging trails, there is something for everyone to discover here. The picturesque landscape, characterised by rolling hills and dense forests, makes every hike an unforgettable experience. So lace up your hiking boots and explore the diverse hiking trails in Gmünd!

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