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DUR 1: Karlstetten - Oberbergern

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    The Dunkelsteinerwald Circuit (DUR), a total of 160 kilometers long, connects the most beautiful places of the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An incomparable natural and hiking experience. The first stage (DUR 1) leads from Karlstetten to Oberbergern. All stages and connecting paths: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
    easy
    Distance 19.3 km
    5:04 h
    381 m
    398 m
    591 m
    356 m

    From Karlstetten we hike through settlements to the forest nature trail and continue on densely wooded paths towards Oberbergern.

    Author’s recommendation

    Book recommendation: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald

    Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    591 m
    Lowest point
    356 m
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    Rest stops

    Schnadahüpfl Heuriger, Fam. Schmidt

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    Last updated: 05.08.2024

    Public transport

    Karlstetten: Regional bus line 483 to St. Pölten

    Oberbergern: Regional bus line 489 to Gansbach or Krems

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    Directions

    Karlstetten: A1 exit St. Pölten West, continue on Mariazellerstraße towards the city center, turn onto L162 to Karlstetten

    Oberbergern: A1 exit Melk, continue on B33 to Mautern and then on the country road to Oberbergern

    Parking

    Free parking is available at Schlossplatz in Karlstetten and at the village hall in Oberbergern.

    Coordinates

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    48.258701, 15.565088
    DMS
    48°15'31.3"N 15°33'54.3"E
    UTM
    33U 541941 5345208
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    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, enough drinks and provisions, as well as the Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.

    WARNING: There are NO refreshment options along the route.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    19.3 km
    Duration
    5:04 h
    Ascent
    381 m
    Descent
    398 m
    Highest point
    591 m
    Lowest point
    356 m
    Linear route

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