--- title: Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking Trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010261/stifter-hoersplitter-trail-hiking-trail.html" description: Take a stroll or a hike—with Stifter as your companion. The routes of the new Stifter Stroll and the existing Stifter Hiking Trail wind through the idyllic landscape of Kirchschlag, which Stifter loved and which is repeatedly reflected in his work. His writings—characterized by a deep connection to nature, his keen powers of observation, and his calm, harmonious language—accompany hikers and open up new perspectives on the surroundings. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking Trail Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking Trail ========================================== **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253536/A8A0E2104C6474268C75A81ED6DC3E99832AE12F1ECFC0E5491F3EA017DD1814/stifter-hoersplitter-spazierweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Kirchschlag bei Linz Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253536/A8A0E2104C6474268C75A81ED6DC3E99832AE12F1ECFC0E5491F3EA017DD1814/stifter-hoersplitter-spazierweg.jpg "© Gemeinde Kirchschlag bei Linz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253536/A8A0E2104C6474268C75A81ED6DC3E99832AE12F1ECFC0E5491F3EA017DD1814/stifter-hoersplitter-spazierweg.jpg) Kirchschlag 44 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchschlag%2044%2C%204202%20Kirchschlag%20bei%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchschlag%2044%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:wrnfHkicvAa@?yAkCtAaDy@uE|A}Do@mF_FyFyB\kAgAtAyElDeFw@[wAd@oCiAv@oBnBgBuDXQm@\kAjAF~IiKdHgFjCoIhAyAz@b@HpDb@tAfLgDdGkHdBoFvB_BvBjDvFMf@|B|@q@jABrHrD{CdEqAhGgAb@[vJfFCb@fAjB|@dEs@|AfARrAqEjF_A|BiDfP}DfHcAbEiBf@sPaGgBEyRdR_GfDyGpB&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route Take a stroll or a hike—with Stifter as your companion. The routes of the new Stifter Stroll and the existing Stifter Hiking Trail wind through the idyllic landscape of Kirchschlag, which Stifter loved and which is repeatedly reflected in his work. His writings—characterized by a deep connection to nature, his keen powers of observation, and his calm, harmonious language—accompany hikers and open up new perspectives on the surroundings. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **duration:** 2h 8m **length:** 6,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 308m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 315m **Lowest point:** 605m **Highest point:** 900m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Town square Kirchschlag near Linz near the hiking board **further information:** - culturally interesting - Circular route **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking 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_430010261&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking 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_430010261&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking Trail") [ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ Stifter Hörsplitter Foundation - Walk ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010260/stifter-hoersplitter-foundation-walk.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - 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) ---------------------------------- **Stifter Hörsplitter Trail - Hiking Trail** Gemeindeamt Kirchschlag Kirchschlag 44 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz Phone [ +43 7215 2285 ](tel:+4372152285) E-Mail [gemeinde@kirchschlag.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.kirchschlag.net/](https://www.kirchschlag.net/ "New window") https://www.kirchschlag.net/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430010261) [To the website](https://www.kirchschlag.net/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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