--- title: "Hiking trail Bärensteinrunde | Aigen-Schlägl" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000194/baerensteinrunde.html" description: Magnificent views from the Bärenstein, Hochbuchet and Liebesfelsen, 11.5 km. Hiking in the Bohemian Forest in the Bohemian Forest holiday region in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hiking trail Bärensteinrunde | Aigen-Schlägl Bärensteinrunde ================= **Path number:** 41 **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238548/5881E61270750055ADF9C3B30FB15DE9CE73D4492D9559281522AD7B52ADEF15/boehmerwaldwandernbaerensteinmoldaustauseeoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238549/0943C72912D5FEFF7C20611C6403BBC82B53EDB1041B55B48E9E9F2FB37FA41F/baerenstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238550/6F4401E9EABB520610A38587E859A17BFB6215E1EB3FD4F9EBBB2A1F882BD242/baerenstein-sonnenaufgang.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach Close copyright [ ![Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Bohemian Forest/Robert Maybach: Beautiful view from the Bärenstein near Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest holiday region towards the largest reservoir in Central Europe, the Moldau Reservoir.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238548/5881E61270750055ADF9C3B30FB15DE9CE73D4492D9559281522AD7B52ADEF15/boehmerwaldwandernbaerensteinmoldaustauseeoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238548/5881E61270750055ADF9C3B30FB15DE9CE73D4492D9559281522AD7B52ADEF15/boehmerwaldwandernbaerensteinmoldaustauseeoberoesterreichtourismusboehmerwaldrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Viewpoint rock Bärenstein with summit cross and view of the Moldau Reservoir in the Czech Republic.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238549/0943C72912D5FEFF7C20611C6403BBC82B53EDB1041B55B48E9E9F2FB37FA41F/baerenstein.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") 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The Bärenstein with its magnificent panoramic view of the South Bohemian Vltava Lake, to the founder's village of Oberplan, to the entire Bohemian Forest area and, with a good distant view, to the Alps, the rock formations of Hochbuchet and Liebesfelsen with beautiful views, Michael's Spring with Kneipp basin are the highlights of this hike. Marking: Yellow aluminum signs, also red-white-red color markings on trees. Parking lot: Moldaustraße 2, Aigen im Mühlkreis fire station**0 km** You start the hike at **the Aigen-Schlägl market square** (600 m elevation gain) in Waldgasse. The path leads north along the Höhenstraße for a few hundred meters. Turn off the road onto the forest path, past the mill wheel and on to the **1.8 km Michaelsquelle**. The spring water flows directly from the spring. There is a Kneipp basin below. This treading massage basin is used for natural foot reflexology. (Please note that the Bärensteinrunde, the Waldsteig and the Mühltalblickweg are divided!) Take trail no. 41, cross the asphalt road at the Bitterkapelle chapel and follow the forest path past the Räuberhöhle cave. Take the short detour to the Liebesfelsen (a popular rendezvous and viewing point) and back again. Continue uphill to the **3.7 km Hochbuchet**, magnificent view of the valley. In the documents of Schlägl Abbey it is reported that large pilgrimages took place here between 1762 and 1775. Further uphill to **4.5 km to Grünwald** (926 m). Grünwald used to be a wood chopping settlement. In Grünwald, turn left onto the asphalt road. After approx. 200 m, turn off onto the field path. Now continue slightly uphill on the forest path to the **6.0 km Bärenstein** (1077 m) - magnificent view of the Vltava reservoir. The Bohemian Massif was formed 300 million years ago. Rainwater seeping into the earth washed out underground fissures and caves, the granite blocks began to decompose and the round wool sack shapes were formed. Continue along the forest path moderately downhill to Grünwald. When you reach the parking lot, first turn right and then left again after approx. 40 m. Continue along path no. 41 until you reach the **8.2 km junction Bärensteinrunde** "Aigen-Schlägl 3.3 km". If you walk downhill on this forest path, this is also the Falkensteinerweg (110) back to **11.5 km Aigen-Schlägl.** [Request our hiking map for EUR 3.00](https://www.boehmerwald.at/kataloge-karten/prospekte) [With the free outdooractive app, you can hike the trail using navigation.](https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/region-boehmerwald/baerensteinrunde/802594453/) **You can find the detailed description under the menu item "Inspiration" as a convenient download for printing.** [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 41 **Starting place:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **Destination:** 4160 Aigen-Schlägl **duration:** 3h 30m **length:** 11,5 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 487m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 481m **Lowest point:** 602m **Highest point:** 1.059m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Market place Aigen-Schlägl. **Destination:** Market place Aigen-Schlägl. **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Bärensteinrunde](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000194&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Bärensteinrunde](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000194&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Bärensteinrunde") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Pets allowed **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Bärensteinrunde** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel - Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/boehmerwald) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/ferienregion_boehmerwald/?hl=de) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuOzzRMW3O0eGYhkvzdlUw) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [ ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/238553/65E6365BDEC3F48672C07A4BF1C4E50D9F9F25F0F7252DB14F9EC3BD269676F2/detailbeschreibung-baerensteinrunde.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208017/87FB2BA02842931F8CDED6F5A452F610B4533C5EBF48F9D5883998FA8F468E07/gipfelkreuz-am-baerenstein.jpg "Gipfelkreuz am Bärenstein (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Böhmerwald/Robert Maybach)") Bärenstein ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000985/baerenstein.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215426/7FAC79A4F5E3D6A2E404D1769EF27DD97BAA7FBA7B6519886EA2ABEEE814FB2E/hochbuchet-ausblick.jpg "Hochbuchet Ausblick") Hochbuchet ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015311/hochbuchet.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Privat Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216275/00B6049587EF86DFB00C608BC9D0200676391FEB2A4B9686B1C9DBBA976407D8/liebesfelsen.jpg "Liebesfelsen (© Copyright: Privat)") Love rock ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016555/love-rock.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208098/3D3A4C7ED96A6896708DC4D0CDF3F42A731F2BCB8203E93AD6834B42FAA0471F/michaelsquelle.jpg "Michaelsquelle (© Copyright: Ferienregion Böhmerwald)") Michaelsquelle with kneipp basin ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001121/michaelsquelle-with-kneipp-basin.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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