--- title: North Trail - Hochficht Trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010095/north-trail-hochficht-trail.html" description: North Trail - Hochficht Trail - cross the forests and peaks of the Bohemian Forest, which are located in the holiday region of the Bohemian Forest in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # North Trail - Hochficht Trail North Trail - Hochficht Trail =============================== **Starting place:** 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht **Destination:** 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212007/AEE93DF7D0746A5C94C8DF77DB769E9E5113727A5A50E1337DE8294617929E22/gipfelkreuz-am-stinglfelsen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239023/9405894ED16C77BA5F54DCEDE77DC3C6CB3DB7607184789C1CF43BD61A4AD827/dreilaendereck-am-dreilaenderweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239024/592C3B41C82973F143827B1514D36F867B68DDE1456C8D79C3BEF84C8A66F413/wandernamdreilaenderwegferienregionboehmerwaldspitzl-jpeg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright [ ![The summit cross on the Stinglfelsen with 3 benches and a fantastic view.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212007/AEE93DF7D0746A5C94C8DF77DB769E9E5113727A5A50E1337DE8294617929E22/gipfelkreuz-am-stinglfelsen.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Mühlleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212007/AEE93DF7D0746A5C94C8DF77DB769E9E5113727A5A50E1337DE8294617929E22/gipfelkreuz-am-stinglfelsen.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright [ ![Hiking along the Dreiländerweg in Schwarzenberg a. B.: Border triangle](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239023/9405894ED16C77BA5F54DCEDE77DC3C6CB3DB7607184789C1CF43BD61A4AD827/dreilaendereck-am-dreilaenderweg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/Andreas Mühlleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239023/9405894ED16C77BA5F54DCEDE77DC3C6CB3DB7607184789C1CF43BD61A4AD827/dreilaendereck-am-dreilaenderweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald/S. Spitzl Close copyright [ ![Hiking along the Dreiländerweg in Schwarzenberg a. B.: Teufelsschüssel - Steinernes Meer - Dreiländereck - Plöckenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239024/592C3B41C82973F143827B1514D36F867B68DDE1456C8D79C3BEF84C8A66F413/wandernamdreilaenderwegferienregionboehmerwaldspitzl-jpeg.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald/S. 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Circular route Possible accommodation Dreisesselbergstraße 18 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2C%204163%20Klaffer%20am%20Hochficht "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dreisesselbergstra%C3%9Fe%2018%2C%204163%20Klaffer%20am%20Hochficht "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:{}nhHioysAVItBtApAlBpBvAp@jAtFjEnFhD~DxA~LpIFv@[jC_AjC]nCw@jCkC~BmBnDyErGiAlEiExEyBnA_KbCkEzCoBvBaB|@eDt@kCWeBN_HhFoEfB{WfDeEhAaOmBiIjByHh@cEpBMUyBrBmEpAsC|CiD~KAh@PZnAJzFwAfD?lE`BbCfF~CtLv@dH`@~Hm@rIcAzD_ChFaIrLw@tCY~Gs@nBkL`N}DrCzCpAp@`AKbA`@|@r@fEPbHb@hCA~JCr@s@zAQ~Dc@dAIpBqCjNCrCWhC_AjEKpHo@nBBbAOb@{BP_EmDoCDeAu@yCJ{@^]]a@Zk@KgB^iEQq@R{Bi@kBmMsAyFEeDr@gBlJwMjCkJYcJ_@oDeGeWPcHUcBZ[GONGnEcQrCeI[mERc@Oq@IaGDsW~@eDf@k@nB}IzJi\fYie@Z]p@N[O?]bVei@dDeW_@gA}@k@c@uAOeFV}OhCqE^oApC_Dn@UhCkFpCqAtD`A|@`AzAVpUkTj@uBl@i@p@gD~C}Jz@yFn@_Bv@sAzEqCzAeDRsBz@uB|E}EvA{DjFgEjDgJtEuJ|DsB`HiBjGCr@rAbBhGhEvH~Aj@XjAh@pH_AvHoBn@{@EiBmAyCkD}CEmF~@uBnCy@nCyBrDuCrIaBlM_ApE_EfMKd`@nCzG&server=meta.tourdata.at) Fresh air, majestic trees and unspoilt nature, as well as the challenging trails through roots, stones, paths and light trails. From various mountain peaks, the eye looks far out to the Alps, deep into the Czech Republic and rests in the clear waters of Lake Plöckenstein. Experience the path that not only physically but also symbolically runs directly along the border. Experience the unique atmosphere along the border in the Bohemian Forest, where the beauty of nature is perfectly complemented by breathtaking views. There are 3 variants of the Hochficht Trail:- [Hochficht 20 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879859010?share_token=a7zO5bhPceI1lU3iaj47UQfS9YBpJgEndvHKETkMck23Gdgmz7&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Hochficht 17 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879870325?share_token=a5JV3Gp086W9H8nK5qDhWWlJFsavrfIpBeuHxge6vjxIoBZ9ic&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) - [Hochficht 12 km](https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1879873846?share_token=aXw3xJqYzqEfp3PrTk1HtmGZ25GM5w9iuVv2uJzoRAmdeEOrtW&utm_campaign=tour_embed&utm_medium=embed&utm_source=www.north-trails.at) The tour can be downloaded via the free Komoot app and walked in offline mode using navigation. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht **Destination:** 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht **duration:** 6h 51m **length:** 20,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 902m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 898m **Lowest point:** 876m **Highest point:** 1.371m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Path / trail, Gravel, unfixed, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Gasthaus Zum Überleben, Holzschlag 8, 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht. **Destination:** Gasthaus Zum Überleben, Holzschlag 8, 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht. **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Experience of nature - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile North Trail - Hochficht 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_430010095&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile North Trail - Hochficht 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_430010095&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "North Trail - Hochficht Trail") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **North Trail - Hochficht Trail** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel - Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Leitner Fotografie Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215173/C2CD93FC944894AA86CAAD594260E11536031892002FA05B8F8B9E9242A2EF77/ploeckenstein.jpg "Plöckenstein (© Copyright: Leitner Fotografie)") Plöckenstein 1.379 m ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015030/ploeckenstein-1-379-m.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/220982/74F4B27D2A2FAF8592008B257F5A8387F5D1BCE4C0EF240EB6B284774D749300/schoenbergfelsen.jpg "Schönbergfelsen (© Copyright: Andreas Mühlleitner)") Schönbergfelsen with summit cross ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022725/schoenbergfelsen-with-summit-cross.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/212007/AEE93DF7D0746A5C94C8DF77DB769E9E5113727A5A50E1337DE8294617929E22/gipfelkreuz-am-stinglfelsen.jpg "Summit cross on the Stinglfelsen (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Mühlleitner)") Stinglfelsen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430008933/stinglfelsen.html) 1. 2. 3. [ Accommodations ](#ttgCollapseVermieter) ------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/122308/1F9E657BA4D879F2B743AE266A3AA63421BA2814C4BCBEB416B9BBEADA932838/ereignishaus-jpg.jpg "ereignishaus.jpg") Event house Holzschlag ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430000381/event-house-holzschlag.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/164863/5AADE57B283D9796C79916F5BF14AF31EBD677092833D5230BDC43893295B6CA/wahl-architekturfotografieb77a7946240503.jpg "WAHL Architekturfotografie_B77A7946240503") Forest-hut ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430027433/forest-hut.html) 1. 2. [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stift Schlaegl_Fuechsl Harald Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/181724/BDCF3DB4FAFCFD60DF99C2AA5EE23630D4C83B09D982AB1D70B331E7DFEFB4BF/gathaus-zum-ueberleben-im-sommer.jpg "Gathaus For survival in summer (© Copyright: Stift Schlaegl_Fuechsl Harald)") Inn "Zum Überleben" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100977/inn-zum-ueberleben.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430010095) [To the website](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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