--- title: Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006834/wasserscheide-skulpturenweg.html" description: "19 works of art by Windhagen sculptor Gerhard Eilmsteiner near the well-known \"Wettershuttle\" will be the starting point and first part of a \"walkable gallery on the European Green Belt\". The monumental sculptures can be purchased from the artist." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg ============================= **Starting place:** 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt **Destination:** 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/246318/EE8BA30BF0686114DFA7B70E07346A8FBBF2CB286B114A9A0B195F5B9C70C05A/wettershuttle.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/246319/4AF9F5B9AD4216485B4D2993D56488E04A039C133E07020998945BE3B7B40510/wettershuttle.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/246320/90C56F69BFAEAEA5D1C3FB0C7854E0D530ACFB15439CA0F932BBDD44AE4A7396/steinspirale.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Windhaag/Freistadt Close copyright [ ![Weather shuttle of the municipality of Windhaag b.Fr.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246318/EE8BA30BF0686114DFA7B70E07346A8FBBF2CB286B114A9A0B195F5B9C70C05A/wettershuttle.jpg "© Gemeinde Windhaag/Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246318/EE8BA30BF0686114DFA7B70E07346A8FBBF2CB286B114A9A0B195F5B9C70C05A/wettershuttle.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Windhaag/Freistadt Close copyright [ ![Weather shuttle on the watershed sculpture trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246319/4AF9F5B9AD4216485B4D2993D56488E04A039C133E07020998945BE3B7B40510/wettershuttle.jpg "© Gemeinde Windhaag/Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246319/4AF9F5B9AD4216485B4D2993D56488E04A039C133E07020998945BE3B7B40510/wettershuttle.jpg) © Open copyright © Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider Close copyright [ ![Stone spiral on the watershed sculpture trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246320/90C56F69BFAEAEA5D1C3FB0C7854E0D530ACFB15439CA0F932BBDD44AE4A7396/steinspirale.jpg "© Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246320/90C56F69BFAEAEA5D1C3FB0C7854E0D530ACFB15439CA0F932BBDD44AE4A7396/steinspirale.jpg) © Open copyright © Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider Close copyright [ ![Wagon without horse on the watershed sculpture trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246321/199C829C0492CBCDE0C80FEE51C1C98BE1F5C4096A8D6C11C73932371EA665B1/wagen-ohne-pferd.jpg "© Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246321/199C829C0492CBCDE0C80FEE51C1C98BE1F5C4096A8D6C11C73932371EA665B1/wagen-ohne-pferd.jpg) © Open copyright © Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider Close copyright [ ![Oxenplattl on the watershed sculpture trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246322/7E342FDD873EB62C2B853B53A9838061069F9EE07884A759B856D04515F3896D/oxenplattl.jpg "© Green Belt Center/Lucia Schneider") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246322/7E342FDD873EB62C2B853B53A9838061069F9EE07884A759B856D04515F3896D/oxenplattl.jpg) © Open copyright © Green Belt Center Close copyright [ ![Artwork by Gerhard Eilmsteiner](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246323/57DE92F327A14A6A896C6B110E0CC085A59BF4A438DF4C0AB702CB6F77424815/kunstwerk-von-gerhard-eilmsteiner.jpg "© Green Belt 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copyright © Green Belt Center Close copyright [ ![Village Pieberschlag](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246327/F5C6D7DB2FDE2082976834C6FA97DDF0A7926EAA5BFA38FB2806C1624E6B56E4/ortschaft-pieberschlag.jpg "© Green Belt Center") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246327/F5C6D7DB2FDE2082976834C6FA97DDF0A7926EAA5BFA38FB2806C1624E6B56E4/ortschaft-pieberschlag.jpg) © Open copyright © Green Belt Center Close copyright [ ![View of the Steinweg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246328/CD02A5C1B5FC19EAA4A43C55428682D4E99FD3314B144304D8CDCF5F48E5C3BB/blick-auf-den-steinweg.jpg "© Green Belt Center") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246328/CD02A5C1B5FC19EAA4A43C55428682D4E99FD3314B144304D8CDCF5F48E5C3BB/blick-auf-den-steinweg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. pets allowed Markt 1 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%201%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%201%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%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:i{ogHaexwA?DSRINIJIBICi@YeAYG?Km@Im@QBy@^_@JcBVcATSBS?QCOEeCaAuBu@QC]A{FJOF^hID`@Lr@NZn@b@NLr@nA`BhD^h@PN??QO_@i@aBiDs@oAOMo@c@O[Ms@Ea@c@cJBXNGzFK\@PBtBt@dC`ANDPBR?RCbAUbBW^Kx@_@PCHl@Jl@F?dAXZP??[QeAYG?Km@Im@QBy@^_@JcBVcATSBS?QCOEeCaAuBu@QC]A{FJOF^hID`@Lr@NZn@b@NLr@nA`BhD^h@JJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) 19 works of art by Windhagen sculptor Gerhard Eilmsteiner near the well-known "Wettershuttle" will be the starting point and first part of a "walkable gallery on the European Green Belt". The monumental sculptures can be purchased from the artist. With evocative names such as Steinstein, Dreistein, Wagen ohne Pferd, Spirale, Kettenkreuz, Halbmondstellwerk, Windsäule, Geheilter Stein or die Hemmungslose, stone formations come to life. The trail is suitable for pushchairs and a leisurely stroll. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt **Destination:** 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt **duration:** 0h 50m **length:** 3,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 56m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 25m **Lowest point:** 767m **Highest point:** 797m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Other **Starting point:** The starting point is the weather shuttle between the towns of Prendt and Pieberschlag **Destination:** The destination is the artist studio of Gerhard Eilmsteiner himself (Pieberschlag 12) **further information:** - culinary interesting **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006834&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006834&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The watershed sculpture trail is located in the village of Pieberschlag in the municipality of Windhaag near Freistadt. **Parking**- Parking space: 10 **Parking fees**none [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Wasserscheide-Skulpturenweg** Marktgemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt Markt 1 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 7943 223 ](tel:+437943223) E-Mail [office@waldlehrpfad.com](#mailto) Web [www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at/Wa…](http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at/Wasserscheide_Skulpturenweg "New window") http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at/Wasserscheide_Skulpturenweg --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006834) [To the website](http://www.windhaag-freistadt.ooe.gv.at/Wasserscheide_Skulpturenweg "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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