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View of Hardegg Castle – Hardegg loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

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View of Hardegg Castle – Hardegg loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

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5.0

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View of Hardegg Castle – Hardegg loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

01:39

5.17km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

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1.01 km

View of Hardegg Castle

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The hike from the Nature House to the Hermitage to Hardegg, over the bridge a round in the CZ, then on the summit cross in Hardegg, we have often gone …

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1.37 km

Thayabrücke Inn

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The inn was a real highlight for me. I can really recommend stopping here at the end of the tour and having something to eat and/or drink. The food was …

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1.43 km

Thaya River Border Crossing Bridge (Thayatal National Park)

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Don't forget your passport when hiking to the Czech Republic! A place steeped in history that brings back memories of terrible personal fates! We met a man whose family was …

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1.43 km

Thaya Bridge Hardegg–Čížov and Historic Customs Houses

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The Thayabrücke Hardegg-Čížov is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The Iron Curtain used to run here.

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1.54 km

Old Customs House Hardegg – Podyjí National Park Information Point

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Former Czech customs house, today a small information point for the Narodni Park Podyji and a gallery about the history of the Thayatal Bridge. A detour is worthwhile!

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2.14 km

Hardegg

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Community of 1,300 people near the border with the Czech Republic. The castle is particularly worth seeing. Hardegg is the smallest town in Austria and the center of the Thayatal National Park.

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2.89 km

View of Hardegg and Thayatal from Maxplateau

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The Maxplateau and the natural viewing platform, a little way below, offer a wonderful view of Hardegg, the smallest town in Austria and the Thayatal National Park with its countless hiking trails.

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4.94 km

Wooden archway at the entrance to Thayatal National Park

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Likewise the entrance to the short nature trail Hennerweg, a wonderful path even with children!

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5.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

1.20 km

1.12 km

904 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

1.92 km

706 m

278 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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View of Hardegg Castle

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