--- title: Komtessenweg (nature trail) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008075/komtessenweg-nature-trail.html" description: "Short description:The hiking route is about 3.25 km long, about half of which is designed as a nature trailQuality of experience: ****Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyBotanical highlights" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Komtessenweg (nature trail) Komtessenweg (nature trail) ============================= **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395844/A5D1A8359CD81007DC7BD0231A8EB36117DE7D7C9AD05876EC849E3E1AC271FF/komtessenweg-2.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Vichtenstein Close copyright [ ![Komtessenweg 2](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395844/A5D1A8359CD81007DC7BD0231A8EB36117DE7D7C9AD05876EC849E3E1AC271FF/komtessenweg-2.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Vichtenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395844/A5D1A8359CD81007DC7BD0231A8EB36117DE7D7C9AD05876EC849E3E1AC271FF/komtessenweg-2.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%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:okegHeyhrAXWfAaBNYH_@RkAZsATo@V]TSR[VuAb@}@DYCs@[sB?c@BSVa@?ICQSo@U[[SIW{@_BUKa@[UcA{AkCPw@F_AJsABo@C{B@q@Hw@Nc@t@wAzA{Bj@aAXY`@[l@W\ELBJP`ChHR^D@FE`@kAXw@TaAf@iCVeAh@sA\[XSPUl@mAZS^Yn@sAt@_ATML@D@ZLd@V@@f@`@^W@PAVe@rBI|ACj@HXLnADp@Fh@JTNj@B`@FpBFt@PfACf@U|BSbCKd@Wr@Qd@QN[Lm@JWTqAtA_@ZYf@U|@S`@WVo@T{CbBEBEVCh@?@_@r@SJaAd@UVM\EXTr@\p@FVANARSVMJC@UL{B~@]Zw@fAs@tA_AtA{@jAaBhB&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** The hiking route is about 3.25 km long, about half of which is designed as a nature trail **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Botanical highlights **Description:** Viewing platform in front of the municipal office - past Vichtenstein Castle - Donausteig rest area "Teich" - crossing the state road - after about 200 m crossing a meadow - and continue following the signs Komtessenweg to the starting point**Tip:** Enjoy peace and relaxation at the Donausteig rest area "Teich" and listen to the babbling of the water**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear**Additional information:** Points of interest along the hiking trail: Vichtenstein Castle, Vichtenstein Parish Church, "Hannerl Chapel", Donausteig rest area "Teich" [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein **duration:** 1h 0m **length:** 3,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 95m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 95m **Lowest point:** 539m **Highest point:** 638m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Municipal office Vichtenstein **Destination:** Municipal office Vichtenstein **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible **Details - hiking**- educational path [ ![Altitude profile Komtessenweg (nature trail)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008075&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Komtessenweg (nature trail)](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008075&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Komtessenweg (nature trail)") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395554/91BE68BEDE65A1A5215673AB1243DE994E4A6DE87E4E826C9503BA016729BFC8/gasthaus-zur-schlofferin.jpg "Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin") Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin With the best from the Innviertel. And creative highlights from all over the world. Regional products and ingredients in exclusively organic quality. Vegetarian and vegan options are also allowed. Plus freshly tapped organic beer from Hofstettner and Schladminger, organic wines and refreshing juices. ![Vichtenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396380/42A74F3BCB5DC036679C278B41AF8A734162AA98A2A3A22D587551FFEE1846C3/vichtenstein.jpg "Vichtenstein") Panoramablick Haugstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395849/4E2EFDF7E760FB4D5CB0CE229E35075A1790D4F760D060F463B42495E97256DA/jpg.jpg) Rastplatz Teich Information: Gemeindeamt Tel.: +43 (0) 77 14 / 80 55 **Futter aus dem Wald...** Der Wald diente dem Menschen nicht nur für den Holzabbau, sondern war lange Zeit auch als Weidegebiet genutzt. Bis etwa in die Mitte des 19.Jahrhunderts war die Waldweide üblich. Im Hochsauwald wurden dabei aus lose geschichteten Steinen Mauern zur Abgrenzung der Weidegebiete errichtet. Auch die Gattersäulen (aufgestellte Steinsäulen, in denen ein Gatter verankert wurde) zeugen noch aus dieser Zeit. Diese Art der Waldnutzung und die damals üblichen Holzschläge für Brenn- und Bauholzgewinnung sowie für die Köhlerei führten zu einer starken Verwüstung der Wälder. In der später folgenden geregelten Waldwirtschaft wurden die Fichte und die Tanne die bedeutendsten Baumarten. Für die Fichte gilt das noch heute, obwohl sie vielfach an Standorten angepflanzt wird, an die sie natürlicherweise nicht hingehört. In der Umgebung von Vichtenstein dagegen ist die Fichte autochton (heimisch), was sich im Namen und im Wappen der Gemeinde widerspiegelt. Am Haugstein steht heute eine Kapelle, die einen Jäger vor Maria kniend zeigt - warum die Kapelle dort errichtet wurde, weißt die Donau-Sage ["Wundersames am Haugstein"](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/wundersames-am-haugstein.html). ![24392328_XXL](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395549/1D01D25397B3224717C7F7CAA37195FA1FEE120A7006A3A46FDE3714D5C3855C/24392328xxl.jpg "24392328_XXL") VichtensteinerLaden Products from the region - Since September 2020, there has been a Lebenshilfe farm shop in the centre of Vichtenstein. Four to five people with intellectual disabilities are accompanied by employees from the Lebenshilfe workshop in Münzkirchen, only about 10 km from Vichtenstein, who run the farm shop. Pasta from Nudelmanufaktur Huber in Diersbach, meat and sausages from Schlachtgemeinschaft Schardenberg, oils and seeds from Pramoleum Sigharting, bread and pastries from Keimlingsbäckerei in Schardenberg and Bäckerei Feichtinger in St. Roman, dairy products from Silberbüffelhof in Esternberg and Cäcilia Hauser in Münzkirchen, fruit and vegetables from Pangerl in Pupping, Sauwald Erdäpfel from St. Ägidi, chokeberry products from the Etzl family in Raab, fruit juices from the Penzinger family in Esternberg and Naturmanufaktur Rager in Schärding, beer from the Trpistenbrauerei Engelhartszell, cheese specialities from Somann Käse in Esternberg, flour from the Kargl family in Esternberg, eggs from the Gradinger family in St. Roman, honey from the Friedl family in Vupping and from the Rager brewery in Schärding. Roman, honey from Friedl in Vichtenstein, muesli from Huemer Mühle in Altheim, spices and tea from the Schneiderbauer family in Lambrechten, coffee from Emmas Kaffee in Neumarkt, chocolate and biscuits from Bioart in Seeham, jams and sour vegetables from Wipplinger in Obernberg. Our product range is complemented by beer, lemonade and mineral water from the Baumgartner brewery, and the cakes come from the Esternberg nursing home. 1. 2. 3. 4. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube Region of Upper Austria? 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