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Bad Traunstein

Franzosenstein – Lake Edlesberger loop from Katastralgemeinde Kaltenbach

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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Zwettl
Bad Traunstein

Franzosenstein – Lake Edlesberger loop from Katastralgemeinde Kaltenbach

Hard

4.0

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Franzosenstein – Lake Edlesberger loop from Katastralgemeinde Kaltenbach

07:23

27.1km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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8.97 km

Josef Elter Exhibition Center

Highlight • Monument

Josef Elter was a pastor of Traunstein until his death and created sculptures and woodcuts. He also built the modern church with the population. His works can be viewed in Bad Traunstein.

traunstein.gv.at/Ausgangszentrum_Josef_Elter_6

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9.07 km

Here the Bad Traunsteier "herb aunts" created the show and teaching garden. The garden appeals to all the senses. It is open from May to October. The herbs are sorted and labeled according to their interaction.

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9.27 km

Franzosenstein

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As skewed as the Franzosenstein lies, you could almost think that it falls over at any moment. But it doesn't happen that quickly. Even around a hundred French soldiers are …

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11.0 km

Wiegenstein

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The cradle stone is a huge block of granite. It lies on the floor in such a way that it can be set in motion. It is said that during …

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20.1 km

Tree in the Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

20.3 km

Lake Edlesberger

Highlight • Lake

Not far from Gutenbrunn, in the south-western part of the Waldviertel, the Edlesberger See spreads out between forest, meadows and bogs. With an area of around 14 hectares, it is one of the ten largest swimming lakes in Lower Austria

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21.1 km

Fountain

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Refreshment along the official mountain bike route.

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22.7 km

Orion Observatory

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From here you have a beautiful view. But it is also a good idea to come by in the evening and watch the stars. If you are interested, just check the dates on the web.

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27.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.9 km

6.21 km

1.57 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

4.87 km

3.28 km

877 m

574 m

156 m

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Lowest point (840 m)

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