Jauerling Loop 05: Weiten-Raxendorf

Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food

We start our hike at Prangerplatz in Weiten, cross the main road, and ascend in switchbacks toward Eibetsberg. At the barn on top, we turn left and follow the farm track between Schießgrub and Kulm down into the forest on the left. Shortly after, we reach Zehentegg, where we first turn left and then at the next intersection in the village turn right, returning to meadow and field landscapes. Passing the white cross, we continue along idyllic field paths, entering the forest and then Heiligenblut, where the noteworthy pilgrimage church is worth a visit. Afterwards, we follow the main road all the way to Raxendorf. At the market square of this picturesque village, we can comfortably end the stage.

In the town center of Weiten or at the municipal office near the market square in Raxendorf

A1 to the Melk exit, then via B3 and B216 to Weiten or further to Raxendorf

The locations are reachable by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.

On weekdays, the Waldviertel lines operate between Weiten and Raxendorf. On weekends and holidays, the Jauerling on-call bus (WL 7 Spitz-Jauerling-Mühldorf-Spitz) runs. It follows a fixed route and must be reserved by phone at least 60 minutes before departure at +43 810 810 278. www.vor.at 

A visit to the Heiligenblut pilgrimage church (between Weiten and Raxendorf) is highly recommended.

At the High Jauerling, the nature park offers a trail. The path "over us the wide, wide sky" is perfect for a walk and provides information about the Jauerling, the nature park communities, and the flora and fauna of the region. Younger hikers are also motivated to walk through the forest along the 10 stations, which can be explored with an app. More information (including map and audio sample) available at .