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S6 ST. THOMAS Czech Republic with Wittinghausen castle ruins from the Helfenberger Hut

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Ruins of Wittinghausen Castle, St. Thomas, Czech Republic
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Hike to the Czech Republic, South Bohemia to the village of St. Thomas with Wittinghausen castle ruins and back. Round trip on the same path. Hiking, meadow, and forest paths with varied landscape.

moderate

Distance 16.3 km

4:30 h

380 m

1,035 m

820 m

Historical hike to South Bohemia, Czech Republic to the village of St. Thomas and the Wittinghausen castle ruins and back to the Helfenberger Hut. Wonderful views of the Bohemian Forest and South Bohemia. Beautiful hiking, meadow, and forest paths, partly on roads in Bohemia.

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Visiting the castle ruins is definitely worth it. Beautiful old castle with a central tower, castle walls well preserved. Expansive panoramic views across the Bohemian Forest and South Bohemia.

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Heribert Schlechtl

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

1,035 m

Lowest point

820 m

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355 m

Dirt road

4.3 km

Forested/wild trail

7 km

Path

1 km

Road

3.6 km

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46 m

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Safety information

Easy hike on forest, meadow, and field paths. In the Czech Republic partly on public roads, observe traffic regulations.

Carry passport/ID card as the state border to the Czech Republic is crossed.

Tips and suggestions

Route description S6 St. Thomas - Mühlviertler Hochland

Helfenberger Hut - Alpine Club Rohrbach

Wittinghausen castle ruins - Wikipedia entry

Roadbook

From the Helfenberger Hut keep right on the forest path until the forest and then keep right directly on a narrow trail crossing the border into South Bohemia. After a short stretch comes a wide meadow, field, and forest path leading to the village of Pasecna (Reiterschlag). Then continue on the road to the junction with a meadow or hollow path. Observe the marking on the road. Follow this path through forest and meadows to St. Thomas. Pass the church to the Wittinghausen castle ruins. Visiting is possible for an entrance fee. Wonderful panoramic views from the ruins. Then back to St. Thomas and shortly hold left along the road to a stop for refreshment - inn/forester's house HAJOVNA SV THOMAS, HOSTINEC. Other options for refreshment available. After strengthening and a break, return on the same path back to Austria and to the Helfenberger Hut.

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Helfenberger Hütte
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Public transport

The Helfenberger Hut is not accessible by public transport.

Nearest bus stop - St. Stefan am Walde, Afiesl

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Directions

The Helfenberger Hut is easily accessible by car. Access road asphalted.

Google Maps - Route planning Helfenberger Hut

Parking

Parking at the public road, junction to the access road to the hut available, walking time to the hut approx. 15 min.

Additional parking directly at the hut for shuttle service and luggage transport. Access road asphalted.

Coordinates

48.587384, 14.118953

DMS

48°35'14.6"N 14°07'08.2"E

UTM

33U 435027 5381963

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

16.3 km

Duration

4:30 h

Ascent

380 m

Descent

380 m

Highest point

1,035 m

Lowest point

820 m

Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest

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