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· Mühlviertler Alm - Freistadt
W1 - Plochwald loop / start and finish in Windhaag near Freistadt
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Over the 11 km about 300 m of elevation are gained, going on quiet and secluded paths through the Plochwald, passing the Edlbauer rock, the Silver Lake, and the Jankus church.
Author’s recommendation
Points of Interest:
Edlbauer rock; Silver Lake; Jankus church
Places to eat:
Inns in Windhaag
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Once you reach the sports field in Windhaag, there is hardly any traffic to expect; the paths and roads are very quiet.
The route is consistently marked with the label W1.
Tips and suggestions
Information about WindhaagRoadbook
The start is located directly at the market square of Windhaag. It goes along the road to Oberwindhaag and after a short distance turns left to the sports field. Already on this stretch you pass several filming locations of the crime drama "The Dead Man at the Pond." From the sports field, the route continues on field and gravel paths. The path is well signposted everywhere.
From Edthiasl-Höhe, there is a beautiful view towards the Czech Republic. At the crossroads, you can turn right onto the forest path; after a short ascent, you will find a beautiful summit cross.
The hiking trail continues on the road, which after about 400m is left to the right onto a gravel path adorned with some stone artworks inviting contemplation. Now it goes steadily uphill, past a spring to the Edlbauer ruin and the Edlbauer rock, which is also worth climbing!
After the climb, continue the path to the quarry and the so-called "Silver Lake," an idyllic spot in the middle of the forest.
The path now turns back towards Windhaag. In Predetschalg, the path branches right before a farmyard and leads towards the Jankus church.
The Jankus church is also worth climbing! There is a wonderful view!
From the Jankus church, there are 2 options to continue, either past the rock towards the east or up the mountain to the north. After a short distance, the paths join again.
From then on, it goes steadily downhill towards Windhaag; simply follow the markings.
Steinbruch - Silbersee
Jankaskirche
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Windhaag is accessible from Linz by bus line 319. Bus line 327 connects Windhaag and Freistadt.
Information at https://verkehrsauskunft.ooevv.at/
You can start travel planning to the nearest stop as the destination via this link.
Directions
Coming from Linz, follow the S10 to the Grünbach/Sandl exit, take the exit there, then continue via Grünbach and on to Windhaag to the town center.Parking
There are some parking spaces at the market square, alternatively you can use the cemetery or sports field parking.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
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Equipment
For equipment, only sturdy footwear is required here.
Take food and drink if necessary, there are no catering options along the hike.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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