It just takes time for hikers to climb the heights to enjoy the most beautiful views over the Dirndl Valley. Hike quietly through the forest and you might spot some rare wild animals! At the summit, climbers will not only be delighted by the magnificent view of the inner Pielach Valley, but also by the Otto-Kandler-Haus, which offers refreshments. In recent years, the St. Pölten Alpine Club has adapted it to modern requirements in an exemplary manner, making the Otto-Kandler-Haus the first Alpine Club hut in Lower Austria to be awarded the environmental seal of approval. The hut itself has retained its homely flair, enhanced by a wonderful summit terrace.
Author’s recommendation
With some luck, you can observe wild ibex in the summit area.
If you wish to undertake a family-friendly hike, the ascent and descent via the Löbelgraben is recommended.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Otto Kandler-Haus (ÖAV, 1195 m) on the summit, open weekends and public holidays from May to October.
Hiking maps Pielachtaler circular hiking trail and Pielachtaler pilgrimage trail.
Regional office Pielachtal, Tel.: 02722/7309-25.
Mostviertel Tourismus
Töpperschloss Neubruck
Neubruck 2/10, 3270 Scheibbs
Tel +43/7482/204 44
info@mostviertel.at
www.mostviertel.at
Roadbook
Directions
To Kirchberg/Pielach via the B39 - then turn off into the Soistal valley in the town centre - up to the parking lot "Hinteres Soistal".Parking
Parking lot Hinteres Soistal
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
- BEV map sheet 73 (old), sheet 4205 (new)
- Freytag & Berndt WK 031
- Hiking map Mostviertler Wanderschritte (Hiking around St. Pölten, Traisental, Gölsental, Pielachtal)
Order maps: Mostviertel Tourismus, Töpperschloss Neubruck, Neubruck 2/10, 3283 Scheibbs, Tel +43/7482/204 44, info@mostviertel.at, www.mostviertel.at/prospekte
Equipment
sturdy footwear and hiking poles if neededLocalization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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