--- title: Marterlroas url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009450/marterlroas.html" description: "Until 1779, the Leitensteig was the border between Bavaria and Austria.The Marterlroas starts at a historic boundary stone at the \"Flucht\". The tour follows in the footsteps of the former lumberjacks and smugglers to the Bruckweg monument. Past the Wastltafel and Josefitafel, you reach the former Schranne border and trading station. Within sight of the old Austrian-Bavarian border, you return to the escape on the Leitensteig forest path.The wayside shrines bear witness to hard work and fates.🥾 Hiking route 7.8 km on forest paths.🥾 Sturdy footwear is required" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Marterlroas Marterlroas ============= **Starting place:** 4924 Waldzell **Destination:** 4924 Waldzell ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253094/D7006487B99039942927F234D2AB1E83714B6B81069F535881D907D23AE1B94A/infotafel-an-der-marterlroas-in-waldzell.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253095/F1813B4D0CE5BF3A1D26929C3C1FBD7ECAD43135E420A543FAFB977F01257C1A/panorma-am-leitensteig.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253096/5DB2C052B77FB22E9C24161761C347E3FBB1C69FDC3AE5C6A9275E146F9B3F4B/bruckweg-denkmal-in-waldzell.jpg) © Open copyright © Hermandinger Johann Close copyright [ ![Marterlroas in Waldzell: A large map with detailed routes and directions is attached to a wooden board and is set in a green, natural environment. The map shows various paths and routes in a mountainous landscape. The map contains numerous labels and symbols that indicate route guidance and orientation.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253094/D7006487B99039942927F234D2AB1E83714B6B81069F535881D907D23AE1B94A/infotafel-an-der-marterlroas-in-waldzell.jpg "© Hermandinger Johann") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253094/D7006487B99039942927F234D2AB1E83714B6B81069F535881D907D23AE1B94A/infotafel-an-der-marterlroas-in-waldzell.jpg) © Open copyright © Hermandinger Johann Close copyright [ ![Panoramic view over the Kobernaußerwald to the mountains on the Leitensteig.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253095/F1813B4D0CE5BF3A1D26929C3C1FBD7ECAD43135E420A543FAFB977F01257C1A/panorma-am-leitensteig.jpg "© Hermandinger Johann") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253095/F1813B4D0CE5BF3A1D26929C3C1FBD7ECAD43135E420A543FAFB977F01257C1A/panorma-am-leitensteig.jpg) © Open copyright © Hermandinger Johann Close copyright [ ![Marterlroas in Waldzell: In a rural setting, there is a wooden building with a sign "Bruckweg". Two children in rain jackets are standing in front of it, exploring the surroundings. Next to the building is a wooden seat.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253096/5DB2C052B77FB22E9C24161761C347E3FBB1C69FDC3AE5C6A9275E146F9B3F4B/bruckweg-denkmal-in-waldzell.jpg "© Hermandinger Johann") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253096/5DB2C052B77FB22E9C24161761C347E3FBB1C69FDC3AE5C6A9275E146F9B3F4B/bruckweg-denkmal-in-waldzell.jpg) © Open copyright © Hermandinger Johann Close copyright [ ![Marterlroas in Waldzell: Various routes and paths are marked on the map. Signposts and signs can be seen marking various places and destinations such as "Große Leitensteigrunde", "Schmiedewirt", "Ertlmoos", "Guter Hirt", "Leitanstaiglite", "Josefitalel" and "Dreifaltigkeits-Tafel". The map appears to be a tourist route map for a hiking area or a mountain region.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253097/5186A324ACA0B7B9CD86448CCA03F24BF7018AABD274023722573371616C9B4C/uebersichtskarte-der-marterlroas-in-waldzell.png "© Hermandinger Johann") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253097/5186A324ACA0B7B9CD86448CCA03F24BF7018AABD274023722573371616C9B4C/uebersichtskarte-der-marterlroas-in-waldzell.png) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route . 4924 Waldzell [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=.%2C%204924%20Waldzell "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=.%2C%204924%20Waldzell "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:anndHaczpAOa@RDQLIg@eDnP_A|H]rMTjGzDfN`E|E|@jDdD`HzFvHbChBnDnKhD`ElGvC|EDdCnAhEj@vDnCbAvCvD`FlEnD|IjDdHlH_@qRhGaO`HkI@i@qCaA_Kq@aIpTeAkAgAZwBgC_BqK_FiKsBb@uEvEiBl@aDs@sBqGm@e@}@G{CnAkEDiA}Cw@yFiBoEaBkAaFo@yBqAsAuGwAoCkBiAeEoIeEcBUsJ^mJx@uIzCqM&server=meta.tourdata.at) Until 1779, the Leitensteig was the border between Bavaria and Austria. The Marterlroas starts at a historic boundary stone at the "Flucht". The tour follows in the footsteps of the former lumberjacks and smugglers to the Bruckweg monument. Past the Wastltafel and Josefitafel, you reach the former Schranne border and trading station. Within sight of the old Austrian-Bavarian border, you return to the escape on the Leitensteig forest path. The wayside shrines bear witness to hard work and fates. 🥾 Hiking route 7.8 km on forest paths. 🥾 Sturdy footwear is required [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4924 Waldzell **Destination:** 4924 Waldzell **duration:** 0h 7m **length:** 7,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 42m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 45m **Lowest point:** 687m **Highest point:** 739m **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **further information:** - Circular route **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Marterlroas](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009450&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Marterlroas](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009450&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Marterlroas") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- Bruckdenkmal und Wastltafel Dreifaltigkeitstafel Gute-Hirschtafel Infoskultpur "Hausruck-Kobernaußerwaldgrenze" Josefitafel Marterl "Die Schranne" 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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