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Peace Cross on Gipfelstein – Gipfelstein Viewpoint loop from Ing. Leopold Helbich Brücke

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Peace Cross on Gipfelstein – Gipfelstein Viewpoint loop from Ing. Leopold Helbich Brücke

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4.6

(15)

212

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Peace Cross on Gipfelstein – Gipfelstein Viewpoint loop from Ing. Leopold Helbich Brücke

02:42

7.23km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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1.22 km

Inn at the Danube Bridge

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent cuisine with seasonal, regional produce (trout, game, etc.). Views of the Danube and Grein/Donau, and room rentals.
Perfect for cyclists, as the bike path runs nearby.
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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2.47 km

Peace Cross on Gipfelstein

Highlight • Monument

Next to the summit stone rock stands a mighty cross that recalls the importance of peace for our lives!

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2.51 km

Gipfelstein Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little way above the Peace Cross, you'll find the Gipfelstein (summit stone) – a rocky vantage point with unobstructed views of the Danube and Grein.

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3.31 km

Gipfelstein Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

"Indian Summer" in Austria!

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3.89 km

Brandstetterkogelhütte (Viktoria Adelheid refuge)

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Usually open all year round

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5.49 km

Cave with bench

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Beautiful rock formations with a bench and a sign-in book - is a bit off the marked path.

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5.76 km

View of the Danube bridge in Grein

Highlight • Viewpoint

The hike is definitely worth it. Just a little poorly signposted.

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6.11 km

Forest Cave Miniature Castle

Highlight • Structure

A nice change on the ascent!

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7.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

1.72 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

1.54 km

100 m

< 100 m

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