--- title: The trade on the river url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002894/the-trade-on-the-river.html" description: "The cross-dividend trail \"trade on the river\" is located on the Austrian side in three comfortable hiking stages." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # The trade on the river The trade on the river ======================== **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 38451 Kaplice ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243360/1C9DC6AEA8554BD8E3EEB4476F765C129F5C24E75EC5FADC6FA23B856900635D/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243359/C6D9193349029D23A55784C2FDEB6D6E1E2E3C304CAB327EB3583ED054952481/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243358/3F0A1C88149EB18F429ED8DC3BB81686DC0DFC5C5540A523B0877CA9EFB865BA/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus/Röbl Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail - The trade on the river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243360/1C9DC6AEA8554BD8E3EEB4476F765C129F5C24E75EC5FADC6FA23B856900635D/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus/Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243360/1C9DC6AEA8554BD8E3EEB4476F765C129F5C24E75EC5FADC6FA23B856900635D/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus/Röbl Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail - The trade on the river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243359/C6D9193349029D23A55784C2FDEB6D6E1E2E3C304CAB327EB3583ED054952481/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus/Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243359/C6D9193349029D23A55784C2FDEB6D6E1E2E3C304CAB327EB3583ED054952481/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus/Röbl Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail - The trade on the river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243358/3F0A1C88149EB18F429ED8DC3BB81686DC0DFC5C5540A523B0877CA9EFB865BA/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus/Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243358/3F0A1C88149EB18F429ED8DC3BB81686DC0DFC5C5540A523B0877CA9EFB865BA/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus/Röbl Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail - The trade on the river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243357/275C65CB226056579FA4A951C46017FD3B0A21BB8FC7DD3EF0A199C9931C16DB/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus/Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243357/275C65CB226056579FA4A951C46017FD3B0A21BB8FC7DD3EF0A199C9931C16DB/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus/Röbl Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail - The trade on the river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243356/F7576563D19A31B6C860D4FE0F245FEE02F4994E1C7C0E87CF4A2246063A5E50/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus/Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243356/F7576563D19A31B6C860D4FE0F245FEE02F4994E1C7C0E87CF4A2246063A5E50/wanderweg-das-gewerbe-am-fluss.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Multi-day tour Hauptplatz 1 4240 Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204240%20Freistadt "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:efbgHirowAQaOhC_NeHyH}@aK_HkH_QwAqD}Cw@aNcDwB{D`OkDvDgN`@kAyE}BiBsAfDBtFaNf\oDyAiCkMqBlGcB}CaC`DgBkBsDdKmGb@kA|IuKzCoEnSv@xIiDvQuPh`@uFf@eBsC`D_ToWuAmBtE~AxGgAfGoCtKyFnGkFKk@gBkJjH}GEmCbFyGmCi@rBsFnBuCoCEiFgD_H}HlE_EeAsB|IqBjAkFuK_GjSqQwQeOmZ{MrBsLwFqC{EsJqFqEcW_CuBTwQeEmO_C{TyJo]lIka@~Cwo@e@mDoIfL{GIqh@}XuE?KkDmDuDeDuLoDyCrBqFvPuKfIIvFkCfDcH^iGkKwOqAuYvLqNNoMqGgl@gLq@uGiGcJjBgFqEeErC_L`@eFoIeGrGiT`@sCvPmKtSm@tP_IpIyS~DcF`JyABkC}D{FpAeAjR~DpGnAtGgBzNzB`VjKmF`Kt_@nFtChBtG`@fZ~GtGmA|TaDvJc@~KaCfJsIzGk@xWyIlWu@tNuJpFsIg@i@pCeEtAeLdLaE|G_HzUuChDkFhAd@bIgQ~EoVMyGjBaDnFaJ~]lElFYbDcBfEsGzEo@rFDnOp@bAnB}BvKfKc@bUuCfK{LhFuHd@aFrDsDA`HfPjAn^tBzLuGzKyOfL_NwAsw@dFiQcCeJ`EwNcK}FdA`CsSr@ca@gHoS{TcTkCs]eNml@}J|Gy]hn@aQnCoRdLeL{McKkD}HkLuZqLuOrWeEgB{BmHwFhFsBsBa_@iH{EkPuC}AwHnLcAdJmE`FwE{DeAcOdAeKxAiCw@wFaDiGsKtAeAuDL_`@{GkLjAyMkEoDuAcIHcHwCqDuNuAgNjHsMIgBaHuGiHmVkFoGtGwFXoIqCoLfC{[zY\lG&server=meta.tourdata.at) The cross-dividend trail "trade on the river" is located on the Austrian side in three comfortable hiking stages. Through the romantic leads Feldaisttal the 90 km long hiking trail from Pregarten over the medieval city Freistadt, where an array of culinary delights lure. After a lunch and a guided tour, the history and culture, travel in natural jewel Thurytal with the revitalized 2. Thuryhammer where a blacksmith demonstration by appointment can be experienced, continue to Rainbach. From there, the eco energy community Windhaag in Freistadt can be visited through the Paßberger-Trail. Next, the route via the border crossing point Southern Bohemia. Along the Maltsch the Sanctuary of Maria Schnee (Sv Kamen) and the resort Rychnov nad Malsi is reached soon. By Maltschtal the Rourte into the Czech Kaplice, which offers the conclusion of the walk. Along the walking route, you can visit many cultural monuments and use other hiking trails. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 38451 Kaplice **duration:** 13h 26m **length:** 49,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 754m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 777m **Lowest point:** 535m **Highest point:** 849m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel **Starting point:** Hiking stone in Freistadt between Scheiblingsturm and Frauenteich **Destination:** Kaplice (Czech Republic) **further information:** - Multi-day tour **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile The trade on the river](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002894&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile The trade on the river](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002894&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "The trade on the river") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Mühlviertler Kernland/Bergsmann Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206373/8BE04ED007AFAEDE5C44D977503815BED12107C3365C3DC4E3DFD97AB5A76DE2/kontinentalwasserscheide-leopoldschlag.jpg "Continental Divide Leopoldschlag (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Mühlviertler Kernland/Bergsmann)") Watershed Fountain ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402189/watershed-fountain.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: OÖ Tourismus/Erber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215380/74E068469B80129DE7DB2FF642DE7450B5B2F9ACE06B935AE40FE53A35643502/thurytal.jpg "Thury Valley (© Copyright: OÖ Tourismus/Erber)") River bathing at the bathing place in the wild and romantic Thurytal ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015230/river-bathing-at-the-bathing-place-in-the-wild-and-romantic-thurytal.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Wolfgang Spekner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211891/6BDC66A52BEBC750FC656A119FEC1344C8A194FA8020CCE40B12E8DCF054B26B/freistadt.jpg "Freistadt (© Copyright: Wolfgang Spekner)") Hauptplatz Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430008394/hauptplatz-freistadt.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211521/A022A8EFA745CC8595E75D4B57593AA4DE5F86D2315A7E0EEECDE819C7405DFC/teufel-im-thurytal.jpg "Devil in the Thury Valley (© Copyright: Stadtgemeinde Freistadt)") Teufelsfelsen im Thurytal ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004264/teufelsfelsen-im-thurytal.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Marktgemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt, Carina Pilgerstorfer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204522/ADC6801D7300B5095B44BCF557258355F8217AA988D149B87A264005B5824C50/wettershuttle-im-sommer.jpg "Weather shuttle in summer (© Copyright: Marktgemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt, Carina Pilgerstorfer)") Weather Shuttle - Work of Art ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400932/weather-shuttle-work-of-art.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Parking directly in front of the "Scheiblingturm" (adress: Froschau 14, 4240 Freistadt) and start from the so called "hiking stone" towards Sandl along the signposted path. **Parking**- Parking space: 30 - Bus parking space: 3 **Parking fees**free - please inform you about the free parking areas at tel. 00437942 75700 or via email: kernland@oberoesterreich.at [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Pets allowed - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **The trade on the river** Verein Pro Freistadt Hauptplatz 1 4240 Freistadt Phone [ +43 664 8325756 ](tel:+436648325756) E-Mail [office@freistadt.city](#mailto) Web [freistadt.city](https://freistadt.city "New window") Web [www.muehlviertel.tv/video/4488/vors…](http://www.muehlviertel.tv/video/4488/vorstellung-wanderweg-gewerbe-am-fluss "New window") https://freistadt.city http://www.muehlviertel.tv/video/4488/vorstellung-wanderweg-gewerbe-am-fluss --- **You can also visit us on** [ YouTube ](https://www.muehlviertel.tv/video/4488/vorstellung-wanderweg-gewerbe-am-fluss) --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430002894) [To the website](https://freistadt.city "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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