--- title: In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007987/in-the-footsteps-of-the-water-sprites.html" description: The water sprites of Breitenstein in Kirchschlag near Linz, in the beautiful Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria, live hidden away in the forest. But if you look very closely, you can spot them along the Water Sprite Trail. Along the trail, there are many more fun stations for playing, balancing, and marveling. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites ======================================= **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249134/E83992FA2CA026FA723E5C33F26D814752FF9C99C31D7BE88CF3C246B46ED035/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249135/565BB01E7905ACA77C8F1F5BD974522F5D49182276F56714A9EC427A7524E91A/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249136/369EC8F52D44C323045AC049BAFF7DD43CFCACBEB35032C582D2DA6F08750361/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249134/E83992FA2CA026FA723E5C33F26D814752FF9C99C31D7BE88CF3C246B46ED035/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg "© Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249134/E83992FA2CA026FA723E5C33F26D814752FF9C99C31D7BE88CF3C246B46ED035/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249135/565BB01E7905ACA77C8F1F5BD974522F5D49182276F56714A9EC427A7524E91A/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg "© Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249135/565BB01E7905ACA77C8F1F5BD974522F5D49182276F56714A9EC427A7524E91A/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249136/369EC8F52D44C323045AC049BAFF7DD43CFCACBEB35032C582D2DA6F08750361/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg "© Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249136/369EC8F52D44C323045AC049BAFF7DD43CFCACBEB35032C582D2DA6F08750361/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249137/6C1DF4458203658353AB60CC3F659FAD363061B1B13A16BB6883A1DADCBE5E21/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg "© Gemeinde_Kirchschlag-Bgm._Michael_Mair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249137/6C1DF4458203658353AB60CC3F659FAD363061B1B13A16BB6883A1DADCBE5E21/sterngartlgusentalwasserwichtelwanderweg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. pets allowed Am Breitenstein 5 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Am%20Breitenstein%205%2C%204202%20Kirchschlag%20bei%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Am%20Breitenstein%205%2C%204202%20Kirchschlag%20bei%20Linz "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:e|nfH{~bvAa@]i@g@S}@u@}@SQ_@uAs@s@s@W{@c@e@M{ARg@WOpBQbDa@jEKxCRrGdAtAbAnAz@p@b@RvCNb@e@`@wAP}A\e@X{A\wAYNk@ZgA^o@Fa@Q[m@Eq@@m@Fy@L{@NcADNCVELLPZ@Xa@i@^c@}A_@Kg@Ak@Ua@Q[GYEWQQg@UuAIi@EK&server=meta.tourdata.at) The water sprites of Breitenstein in Kirchschlag near Linz, in the beautiful Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria, live hidden away in the forest. But if you look very closely, you can spot them along the Water Sprite Trail. Along the trail, there are many more fun stations for playing, balancing, and marveling. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **duration:** 1h 30m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007987&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007987&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "In the Footsteps of the Water Sprites") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ all year [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for families - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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