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View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein reservoir loop from Rastenfeld

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View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein reservoir loop from Rastenfeld

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View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein reservoir loop from Rastenfeld

00:55

3.53km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Parking

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381 m

Rest area with a view of Ottenstein Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

22.04.2019 - First resting place with reservoir view under the parking lot with big rocks to rumkrabbeln.

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1.26 km

The view right at the tip of the peninsula is wonderful, but be careful not to slip into the water, you do need to be a bit sure-footed if you venture right to the front - then you can read the cross with the inscription "In memory of POLDI May 1985 SSC Ottenstein*.

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1.80 km

Bathing Spot at the Reservoir

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22.04.2019 - The bathing area here even offers a spiral locker room and a safe staircase into the reservoir, now it just has to get warm 👙☀🌤.

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3.39 km

Ottenstein reservoir

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Ottenstein Reservoir is a popular recreational area in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria. It is the uppermost of the three Kamp Reservoirs in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria and was created in the 1950s. The lake has a surface area of 4.3 square meters. The lake is known for its fjord-like, branching arms, reminiscent of Scandinavian landscapes. It is surrounded by wooded shores, ideal for hiking and walking.

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3.45 km

Rocky Cove at Ottenstein Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

563 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

332 m

324 m

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein reservoir loop from Rastenfeld

Rest area with a view of Ottenstein Reservoir

Reservoir Bridge