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title: Rothauptberg hiking trail
url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007652/rothauptberg-hiking-trail.html"
description: "The Rothauptberg hiking trail (no. 113) starts in the village centre and heads north through several villages to the highest point in the municipality, the Rothauptberg. From the lookout point you have a marvellous view of the Totes Gebirge, Traunstein, Höllengebirge and Dachstein, the Schafberg, the Hochkönig as well as the Untersberg and the Watzmann.There are various places to stop for refreshments along the route, such as the Wirt in der Spöck directly on the route or the Gasthof Frodlhof and the Hotel-Gasthof Böckhiasl in the centre of Neukirchen/Vöckla.In winter, the tour is also suitable for snowshoes or touring skis!On behalf of the operators and landowners, we appeal to you to take responsibility when using the paths and when the snow situation cannot be assessed."
date: 2017-02-22
modified: 2026-03-18
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# Rothauptberg hiking trail

Rothauptberg hiking trail
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 **Starting place:** 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

 **Destination:** 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A rural building with a red roof and wooden structure is located in a natural setting. In front of the building there is a playground with a slide and climbing frame. The road leads past the building, which is surrounded by various trees and shrubs.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248120/EA548D15165A8EF2F6540626FA327A9431712D75AC3280A03EFF2F322DD7A93F/von-der-hauptstrasse-nach-wimm-links-abbiegen-richtung-lippenholz.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248120/EA548D15165A8EF2F6540626FA327A9431712D75AC3280A03EFF2F322DD7A93F/von-der-hauptstrasse-nach-wimm-links-abbiegen-richtung-lippenholz.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: In this scene you can see a playground with slides and other play equipment, surrounded by a green area and a wooded area. The playground is fenced in with a wooden fence and appears to be located in a public recreational area.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248121/510B5C9A121FBF35F25B050DC0BA3311743568E5A32D8CF5AAC441696533E223/spielplaetze-auf-der-wanderroute.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248121/510B5C9A121FBF35F25B050DC0BA3311743568E5A32D8CF5AAC441696533E223/spielplaetze-auf-der-wanderroute.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: a rural area with a village consisting of houses with gabled roofs and a church tower. The scenery is surrounded by green pastures and woods in which a deer can be seen. The landscape appears idyllic and peaceful.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248122/55A84D772E2100619ABAF1C5278A2306CAD48C9E4029967466BBCF9446D81451/zurueck-in-neukirchen-an-der-voeckla.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248122/55A84D772E2100619ABAF1C5278A2306CAD48C9E4029967466BBCF9446D81451/zurueck-in-neukirchen-an-der-voeckla.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A multi-storey building with traditional architecture, a square with trees and signs in front of it. A tower with an onion dome protrudes from the building. The picture conveys the impression of a historical place.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248131/461CAA346963E569E039A70DC23F02EBDE11B054B1CCB83A455DCAEBE91095E6/ortszentrum-neukirchen-an-dervoeckla.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248131/461CAA346963E569E039A70DC23F02EBDE11B054B1CCB83A455DCAEBE91095E6/ortszentrum-neukirchen-an-dervoeckla.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A forest path that leads through a wooded area. Several signposts are attached to a tree trunk pointing to a path called "Lippenholz", which apparently leads to one of the forest owners.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248132/566E023D06CD08581DC69C4750A390F9CFD74ECBD1BB586B01F979778B7C9C26/rechts-abbiegen-durch-das-lippenholz.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248132/566E023D06CD08581DC69C4750A390F9CFD74ECBD1BB586B01F979778B7C9C26/rechts-abbiegen-durch-das-lippenholz.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A rural landscape with a green meadow, wooded hills and a building labelled as a guesthouse or inn. The text mentions the name "Wirt in der Spöck" as well as the height of the Rothauptberg, which is in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248133/00F5E7B155826F595B8F51B97F2DE5E2A0A04C38778C1C89ACC1F6ED0E8215C7/blick-auf-das-ziel-der-wanderung-den-rothauptberg.jpg "© se")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248133/00F5E7B155826F595B8F51B97F2DE5E2A0A04C38778C1C89ACC1F6ED0E8215C7/blick-auf-das-ziel-der-wanderung-den-rothauptberg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: a picturesque landscape with an old stone building surrounded by lush greenery and trees. The view falls onto a wide, green lawn lined by a wooden bench. Overall, the picture conveys a peaceful, idyllic atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248134/AE9613EBFD7CD497BC1BB24CBEA89FC6A4A029889637B4B5141846E6A11CD968/die-aussichtswarte-am-rothauptberg.jpg "© Sepp Einzenberger")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248134/AE9613EBFD7CD497BC1BB24CBEA89FC6A4A029889637B4B5141846E6A11CD968/die-aussichtswarte-am-rothauptberg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A forest path with several benches and a damaged hut. A fallen log lies on the path with water flowing next to it. The surroundings are characterised by green trees and bushes, creating a peaceful and natural atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248135/856FE198A273B3EB68A569E0ED4D918F5B4CB24DE5A0E0375E96576F14EC0B43/beim-jagabruendl.jpg "© se")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248135/856FE198A273B3EB68A569E0ED4D918F5B4CB24DE5A0E0375E96576F14EC0B43/beim-jagabruendl.jpg)

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 [    ![Photo Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller: A smiling woman ski touring on the Rothauptberg in the Hausruckwald.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248123/602A36873BE82444482737A06FA3B04457D30D525C49DE4F319A025D4D8E82F1/nahaufnahmefrauskitour11tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg "© Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248123/602A36873BE82444482737A06FA3B04457D30D525C49DE4F319A025D4D8E82F1/nahaufnahmefrauskitour11tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: Two people hiking on skis through a snow-covered landscape in winter. Wooded hills and a sky with mild colours can be seen in the background, indicating that the sun is rising or setting. The people are wearing warm winter clothing and moving through the snowy landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248124/AF7308C9509EF2D6876509263154B946B87F617CB86B7378F4AB9DD6241F23AB/anstieg-rothauptberg-winter.jpg "© TVB Hausruckwald / Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248124/AF7308C9509EF2D6876509263154B946B87F617CB86B7378F4AB9DD6241F23AB/anstieg-rothauptberg-winter.jpg)

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 [    ![Photo Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller: The picture shows two people on a ski tour on the wintry Rothauptberg with a beautiful panoramic view.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248125/B8A1550AFAE4BC521EE6552973CE9969C0B85B73581DBD7CED0CC3756A3FE627/skitourpanoramablick17tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg "© Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248125/B8A1550AFAE4BC521EE6552973CE9969C0B85B73581DBD7CED0CC3756A3FE627/skitourpanoramablick17tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A group of people stand on a snow-covered rock formation and enjoy the view of a landscape of forests and hills. They are wearing warm winter clothing in bright colours, such as a red jacket and hats.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248126/89C390287330AB6A4DB2FDE6E21481E632DBC44078ADBC66498C2F06F892CC57/2-damen-auf-der-aussichtswarte-rothauptberg-neukirchen.jpg "© TVB Hausruckwald / Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248126/89C390287330AB6A4DB2FDE6E21481E632DBC44078ADBC66498C2F06F892CC57/2-damen-auf-der-aussichtswarte-rothauptberg-neukirchen.jpg)

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 [    ![Photo Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller: Photo of the winter landscape on the Rothauptberg with a view of fog and the mountains on the horizon.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248127/2A6D72BF8F890ACECCC9B1C122A61AB5CCABF728EE86E3EAD5842BAC0BF8FAE0/winterlichelandschaftrothauptberg5tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg "© Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248127/2A6D72BF8F890ACECCC9B1C122A61AB5CCABF728EE86E3EAD5842BAC0BF8FAE0/winterlichelandschaftrothauptberg5tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A group of people hiking in the snow. They are wearing thick winter jackets and snow poles and walking along a snow-covered path through a landscape of bare trees.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248128/A9CE7D63289E5FD6BEA34BE4A61F36B0DC5388983EF6EC96DC6974DB2FA3B156/schneeschuhwanderung-rothauptberg-neukirchen.jpg "© TVB Hausruckwald / Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248128/A9CE7D63289E5FD6BEA34BE4A61F36B0DC5388983EF6EC96DC6974DB2FA3B156/schneeschuhwanderung-rothauptberg-neukirchen.jpg)

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 [    ![Photo Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller: A snow-covered hill with a forest and a landscape covered in fog behind it.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248129/303DD497327D9D5B18B0D2559F5CC7C594EE36831EDE8AB0AA14A6717D16F95F/winterlandschaftwald2tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg "© Tourismus Hausruckwald/Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248129/303DD497327D9D5B18B0D2559F5CC7C594EE36831EDE8AB0AA14A6717D16F95F/winterlandschaftwald2tourismushausruckwaldthomaskoller-jpeg.jpg)

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 [    ![Rothauptberg hiking trail in Neukirchen an der Vöckla: A snow-covered mountain landscape with forest and hiking trails can be seen in the distance. Two people can be vaguely recognised in the distance, walking along the path. The sun is high in the sky and bathes the scene in a warm, golden light.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248130/3367CE6D6BEE8A0437328562F5E7DABB7EDB840B7E05B6820779645955773F0B/rothauptberg-wanderung-winter-sonnenuntergang.jpg "© TVB Hausruckwald / Thomas Koller")  ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248130/3367CE6D6BEE8A0437328562F5E7DABB7EDB840B7E05B6820779645955773F0B/rothauptberg-wanderung-winter-sonnenuntergang.jpg)

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  pets allowed

 Kirchenplatz 4
 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

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 The Rothauptberg hiking trail (no. 113) starts in the village centre and heads north through several villages to the highest point in the municipality, the Rothauptberg. From the lookout point you have a marvellous view of the Totes Gebirge, Traunstein, Höllengebirge and Dachstein, the Schafberg, the Hochkönig as well as the Untersberg and the Watzmann.

There are various places to stop for refreshments along the route, such as the Wirt in der Spöck directly on the route or the Gasthof Frodlhof and the Hotel-Gasthof Böckhiasl in the centre of Neukirchen/Vöckla.

**In winter, the tour is also suitable for snowshoes or touring skis!**
*On behalf of the operators and landowners, we appeal to you to take responsibility when using the paths and when the snow situation cannot be assessed.*

### Directions

From the village square, walk a few hundred metres north along the main road towards Spöck. The hiking trail then branches off to the left and leads through the so-called "Lippenholz", named after one of the forest owners. It then continues in the direction of Spöck. In Spöck, the trail returns to the road, which you then leave to the right in the direction of the Seirigen forest path. After about 3/4 hour you reach the so-called "Jagbründl" - a rest area in the middle of the forest with a small playground. Continue along the forest road to the villages of Mixental and Rothauptberg. An approx. 1.5 km long road leads up to the Rothauptberg. At the "Bauern am Rothauptberg", the hiking trail branches off to the right up to the viewing platform at approx. 760 metres above sea level. The Rothauptberg is a southern foothill of the Hausruckwald.

The view extends from the Ötscher in the east to the Dachstein and in the west to the Hochkönig and Watzmann.

The hike leads back to Neukirchen via the villages of Riegl, Winteredt, Zuckau and Spöck.

The Hausruckwald Tourism Association would like to thank Sepp Einzenberger for compiling the route data.

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 **Starting place:** 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

 **Destination:** 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

 **duration:**  3h 24m

 **length:** 11,6 km

 **Altitude difference (uphill):** 284m

 **Altitude difference (downhill):** 279m

 **Lowest point:** 506m

 **Highest point:** 755m

 **difficulty:** easy

 **condition:** easy

 **panoramic view:** Great panorama

 **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel

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- Pets allowed
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- Summer
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Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard.

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 **Rothauptberg hiking trail**

 Tourismusverband Quellenviertel
 Kirchenplatz 4
 4872 Neukirchen an der Vöckla

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