--- title: S5 Wendenstein way url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002865/s5-wendenstein-way.html" description: On a wonderful forest and meadow path along power stations on the Wendenstein and around the center of St. Stefan-Afiesl. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # S5 Wendenstein way S5 Wendenstein way ==================== **Path number:** S5 **Starting place:** 4170 St. Stefan-Afiesl **Destination:** 4170 St. Stefan-Afiesl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243275/D308D8DA319D451F46310AEE7F801FDBE750977E84993A83A04C1D0367F5BAF5/herrlicher-blick-ueber-das-muehlviertel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243276/8BA58A4E1A92F8157F09B6E108BB79EB0133FBFB99E00DBC17BABCB4605B8160/der-wendenstein-weg-fuehrt-entlang-von-kraftplaetzen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243277/3C38C589ED5DE7B6368051B4702D81A2CD38BE0F4AFA2BEC1717C713F29624CD/tief-ins-land-schauen-und-tief-durchatmen-am-wendenstein-weg.jpg) © Open copyright © Mayr Fredi Close copyright [ ![Not only places of power accompany you along the Wendenstein Trail. - There is also a marvellous panorama over the Mühlviertel.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243275/D308D8DA319D451F46310AEE7F801FDBE750977E84993A83A04C1D0367F5BAF5/herrlicher-blick-ueber-das-muehlviertel.jpg "© Mayr Fredi") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243275/D308D8DA319D451F46310AEE7F801FDBE750977E84993A83A04C1D0367F5BAF5/herrlicher-blick-ueber-das-muehlviertel.jpg) © Open copyright © Leader-Region HansBergLand Close copyright [ ![The Wendenstein is a well-known place of power in the Mühlviertel. This short hiking trail also owes its name to it.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243276/8BA58A4E1A92F8157F09B6E108BB79EB0133FBFB99E00DBC17BABCB4605B8160/der-wendenstein-weg-fuehrt-entlang-von-kraftplaetzen.jpg "© Leader-Region HansBergLand") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243276/8BA58A4E1A92F8157F09B6E108BB79EB0133FBFB99E00DBC17BABCB4605B8160/der-wendenstein-weg-fuehrt-entlang-von-kraftplaetzen.jpg) © Open copyright © Mayr Fredi Close copyright [ ![The Wendenstein Trail offers fascinating views at any time of year.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243277/3C38C589ED5DE7B6368051B4702D81A2CD38BE0F4AFA2BEC1717C713F29624CD/tief-ins-land-schauen-und-tief-durchatmen-am-wendenstein-weg.jpg "© Mayr Fredi") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243277/3C38C589ED5DE7B6368051B4702D81A2CD38BE0F4AFA2BEC1717C713F29624CD/tief-ins-land-schauen-und-tief-durchatmen-am-wendenstein-weg.jpg) © Open copyright © Mayr Fredi Close copyright [ ![Recharge your batteries and enjoy the freedom.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243278/F3B3D8B8E033F9FF12233B91CD1F3DB1B53F2A1777FE56DB438394FDA8A0BE65/abendstimmung-am-wendenstein.jpg "© Mayr Fredi") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243278/F3B3D8B8E033F9FF12233B91CD1F3DB1B53F2A1777FE56DB438394FDA8A0BE65/abendstimmung-am-wendenstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route Possible accommodation Hauptplatz 19 4190 Bad Leonfelden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:a{lgH}mauAf@AD???`@r@n@IxAHfABbAg@z@UFCGB??T@f@?\Rh@bAd@h@bAh@NR??OJq@JyD|BaEnC_A^_@b@e@N_KjCOV??pAJ`AFt@DH@??S\GXJx@r@xAXfADJ??Ap@Iv@E^M\?DFh@EL??S\QVMDEB`@zBCHeAkACj@Pz@EPq@\@Q@MDUEa@OJg@MmAiCo@q@g@k@]_@i@c@o@YQYUiA[U??@HAI??Sm@YYe@aAi@g@Ug@Uq@I]Ym@g@a@k@YWCk@HM@C@BA??BIDEh@k@h@i@pAUrASz@Oz@Oz@Mv@U~@gATCFAHM??x@AT`@PGAgBpA_@pAa@ZOTKVSX[?g@Da@&server=meta.tourdata.at) On a wonderful forest and meadow path along power stations on the Wendenstein and around the center of St. Stefan-Afiesl. Marking: with the number S5 Map download: [S5 Wendenstein Weg](https://www.muehlviertlerhochland.at/fileadmin/user_upload/muehlviertler-hochland/Katalog/Wandern_pdf/S5_Wendenstein_Weg.pdf) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** S5 **Starting place:** 4170 St. Stefan-Afiesl **Destination:** 4170 St. Stefan-Afiesl **duration:** 0h 51m **length:** 2,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 81m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 82m **Lowest point:** 762m **Highest point:** 851m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** St. Stefan town center **Destination:** St. Stefan town center **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile S5 Wendenstein way](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002865&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile S5 Wendenstein way](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002865&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "S5 Wendenstein way") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**free [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **S5 Wendenstein way** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel – Informationsbüro Bad Leonfelden Hauptplatz 19 4190 Bad Leonfelden Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 101 ](tel:+43507263101) Fax machine +43 7213 6397 - 13 E-Mail [badleonfelden@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at](https://www.muehlviertel.at "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [ ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/243279/83B05898FA469D24F91E6BFBBC332CD8A012AD1CDF14393E68F9A6372B5BE340/s5-wendenstein-weg.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/237683/D7A19223AB6FC1F7074EBCC3ED0FE2713BB127F122E5A676421CA0A89F8F23F1/uebersichtskarte-st-stefanafiesl.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Madlmayr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215367/1CF20A7489C8A5A39592F2150458379C162A7B3ED2AD18FE1F5F15DF9756BA1C/kraftplatz-stefanstritt.jpg "Power place "Stefanstritt" (© Copyright: Madlmayr)") Power place "Stefanstritt" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015224/power-place-stefanstritt.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Mayr Manfred Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215369/94AE2DF8DCB8402F40D4C8009A3C9671817A31D15FF7BAA266250A16A4EBF907/der-wendenstein.jpg "The Wendenstein (© Copyright: Mayr Manfred)") Power place "Wendenstein" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015225/power-place-wendenstein.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde St. Stefan Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205759/F5268F27482E775819CB21BC22DF4C73147A634F58218E25CFA95251DF1EA621/pfarrkirche-st-stefan-am-walde.jpg "Parish church of St. Stefan am Walde (© Copyright: Gemeinde St. Stefan)") Pfarrkirche St. Stefan ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401779/pfarrkirche-st-stefan.html) 1. 2. 3. 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