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Burgruine Hohenegg
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The Dunkelsteinerwald Round (DUR), with a total length of 160 kilometers, connects the most beautiful places of the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting routes). An incomparable natural and hiking experience. The third connecting route (DUR V3) leads from Gerolding to Hohenegg. All stages and connecting routes: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
easy
Distance 6.1 km
Duration1:40 h
Ascent186 m
Descent196 m
Highest point515 m
Lowest point395 m
This DUR starts at the village square in Gerolding and leads via Nölling to the "Hohen Kreuz" (High Cross) from where you have a magnificent panoramic view over the Alpine foothills. Via the Luck'n we reach the Hohenegg castle ruins after a short ascent. This connecting route can be ideally combined with DUR 9, DUR 5, and DUR 6.
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Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald
Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
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Stefanie Dornstauder
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
515 m
Lowest point
395 m
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Rest stops
Waldschenke Hafnerbach
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Verantwortlicher für den Inhalt dieser Tour Mostviertel Letzte Aktualisierung: 07.10.2025
Public transport
Gerolding: Postbus L1536 to Loosdorf
Hohenegg: Hafnerbach stop - Postbus line 1534 to and from St. Pölten
Directions
Gerolding: A1 exit Loodorf, continue to Loosdorf and on L106 towards Aggsbach-Dorf. Turn left in Umbach onto L5355 to Gerolding.
Hohenegg: A1 exit Loosdorf, continue on B1 to Mitterau, turn left towards Hafnerbach and follow the signs to the Hohenegg castle ruins.
Parking
Free parking is available at the village square in Gerolding and at the Hohenegg castle ruins.
Coordinates
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48.251244, 15.422087
DMS
48°15'04.5"N 15°25'19.5"E
UTM
33U 531332 5344311
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food, as well as a Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
WARNING: There are NO catering facilities along the route.
Similar routes nearby
DUR V2: Neuhofen - Mauer - Gerolding
Welterbesteig Wachau im Winter 10: Aggsbach Dorf-Hofarnsdorf
Luftbergweg
DUR 5: Aggsbach-Dorf - Gerolding
Seeber-Rundweg
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.1 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
186 m
Descent
196 m
Highest point
515 m
Lowest point
395 m
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