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Gänsgraben – Mysterious Heidenstatt loop from Limberg-Maissau

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Gänsgraben – Mysterious Heidenstatt loop from Limberg-Maissau

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Gänsgraben – Mysterious Heidenstatt loop from Limberg-Maissau

02:21

8.49km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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768 m

Steinweg Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The viaduct bridge was built in 1869 - the Franz Josef Railway runs over it from Vienna to Gmünd.

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2.57 km

Libellenteich and Alte Kuh Boulder

Highlight • Natural Monument

The dragonfly pond was created in 2004 by the HENGL company as part of a nature conservation project called "Triangulum petrosum" as a place of power, local recreation area and retreat for endangered animal species at the natural monument "Alte Kuh".

This complex is constantly being expanded, for example in 2010 with the statue of St. Thomas, in 2011 with a spacious stone table with benches and a reptile wall, in 2013 with afforestation.

On the mystical area on the border between Weinviertel, Waldviertel and the municipal boundaries of Limberg, Staning and Burgschleinitz there is also the natural monument "Alte Kuh" - a mighty granite structure (Restling), which not only represents the border point of three municipalities, but also has energetic properties become.

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4.27 km

Gänsgraben

Highlight • Gorge

Forest ditch between Burgschleinitz and Heidenstatt (prehistoric archaeological site). It meanders the Schleinzbach leisurely and idyllic. The granite and gneiss rock formations are worth mentioning.

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4.63 km

Meeresauge

Highlight • Lake

The Meeresauge is a watering hole embedded in a hollow in a steep rock cut. It is fed by a small spring.
According to legend, it is a remnant of the primeval sea that covered the land here around 20 million years ago.
(Source: information board on site)
The nice little village can be reached via the Libellenteichweg - one of the hiking trails from Limberg.

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4.82 km

The Old Smithy Display

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you will find a display case with old tools that were needed for the adjacent quarry. Until the beginning of the 20th century, there was a forge here where exactly these kinds of tools were sharpened and honed.
The foundations are also still visible.
(Source: information board on site)
This place can be reached via the Libellenteichweg.

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5.51 km

Mysterious Heidenstatt

Highlight • Historical Site

A nice place that probably has a lot to tell.
You pass here on the Libellenteichweg. On the information board you can find additional information about this place

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8.04 km

Parish Church of St. James the Greater, Limberg

Highlight • Religious Site

The church is dedicated to Saint James the Elder. It originally dates back to the 12th century. It was built in 1140 and rebuilt after several destructions. The stone defensive tower is very striking and characterizes the image of Limberg.

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8.49 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.28 km

2.52 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.60 km

1.97 km

1.96 km

1.60 km

349 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Gänsgraben – Mysterious Heidenstatt loop from Limberg-Maissau

Steinweg Bridge

Hintere Heide

Libellenteich and Alte Kuh Boulder

Gänsgraben

Meeresauge

The Old Smithy Display

Mysterious Heidenstatt

Parish Church of St. James the Greater, Limberg

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