South of Lake Lunz, the 1,878 m high Dürrenstein offers one of the most untouched landscapes in Lower Austria, with the Rothwald, the largest primeval forest in Central Europe, at the northern foot of the mountain. Thanks to the "Dürrenstein Wilderness Area" project, a large part of the area has been placed under nature protection, allowing a variety of eastern alpine animal and plant species to thrive undisturbed. Visitors are only permitted to visit these areas on guided hikes so as not to disturb the ecosystem. Away from the nature reserve, however, the Dürrenstein and Noten peaks as well as the Großer Hühnerkogel and Kleiner Hirzeck can be hiked and discovered in a variety of ways: The routes captivate with charming karst formations, exciting caves and rich flora and fauna. If you climb to the summit, it is best to spend the night in the Ybbstalerhütte, which offers plenty of space and excellent food for an extensive rest.
Recommended hiking routes:
- Panoramic tour Ybbstalerhütte - Dürrenstein - Seetal
- Alpine tour Hochkar - Dürrenstein - Ötscher
- Hochkar and Dürrenstein
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Through the wilderness area: crossing the Dürrenstein starting in Göstling and through the beguiling Seetal valley to dip your feet in at Lake Lunz.
Demanding 2-day tour from Hochkar via Dürrenstein to Steinbachtal near Göstling an der Ybbs.
The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique.
These three mountains rise in a mountain range within the Ybbstal Alps. The alpine tour is very challenging and scenic - but requires top physical ...
The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique.
The summit of the Dürrenstein with its ornate Töpper cross - the alpine highlight of Lunz am See! The breathtaking 360° panorama will leave you ...
Hiking over the Dürrenstein mountain and through the enchanting Seetal valley, before you rest on the shores of the ‘Lunzer See’ lake
Alpine Lower Austria at its best: the highest mountains, the most beautiful valleys, the most natural forests. Through the Vienna Alps and the ...
The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique.
Alpine Lower Austria at its best: the highest mountains, the most beautiful valleys, the most natural forests. Through the Vienna Alps and the ...
The Grand Tour, which places the highest demands on fitness and technique.
These three mountains rise in a mountain range within the Ybbstal Alps. The alpine tour is very challenging and scenic - but requires top physical ...
Hiking over the Dürrenstein mountain and through the enchanting Seetal valley, before you rest on the shores of the ‘Lunzer See’ lake
The summit of the Dürrenstein with its ornate Töpper cross - the alpine highlight of Lunz am See! The breathtaking 360° panorama will leave you ...
Through the wilderness area: crossing the Dürrenstein starting in Göstling and through the beguiling Seetal valley to dip your feet in at Lake Lunz.
Demanding 2-day tour from Hochkar via Dürrenstein to Steinbachtal near Göstling an der Ybbs.

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