Explore destinationThe Danube in Lower Austria
Hiking tour Starting from Karlstetten Castle Square
The 160-kilometre Dunkelsteinerwald-Runde (DUR) connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in a total of 9 stages (and 4 connecting trails). An incomparable enjoyment of nature and hiking. The first stage (DUR 1) leads from Karlstetten to Oberbergern. All stages and connecting trails: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
The 160-kilometre Dunkelsteinerwald-Runde (DUR) connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in a total of 9 stages (and 4 connecting trails). An incomparable enjoyment of nature and hiking. The first stage (DUR 1) leads from Karlstetten to Oberbergern. All stages and connecting trails: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
From Karlstetten we hike via settlements to the forest nature trail and continue along densely wooded paths towards Oberbergern.
Sturdy hiking boots, rain gear, plenty of drinks and snacks, and a Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
PLEASE NOTE: There are NO places to stop for refreshments along the route.
We begin our DUR hike at Schlossplatz in Karlstetten and walk through a residential area until we enter the forest. Following the forest nature trail, we reach Doppel, from where we follow densely forested paths to the Silberne Birn intersection. From here, it’s just a few meters to the Silberne Birn and the Salzburgstein. This spot in the middle of the forest invites you to linger. The absolute silence is almost eerie. Back on the DUR, we continue to the left, passing numerous anthills, and finally reach the “Zur Toten Frau” chapel. From here, we hike downhill to Oberbergern, where we turn left in the village before the stream bridge and reach the Dorfstadel.
Free parking is available at Schlossplatz in Karlstetten and at the Dorfstadel in Oberbergern.
Karlstetten: Take the St. Pölten West exit off the A1, continue on Mariazellerstraße toward the city center, then turn onto the L162 toward Karlstetten
Oberbergern: Take the Melk exit on the A1, continue on the B33 toward Mautern, and take the local road to Oberbergern
Karlstetten: Regional Bus Line 483 to St. Pölten
Oberbergern: Regional bus line 489 to Gansbach or Krems
Book Recommendation: In the Realm of the Unicorn—Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald
Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
