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Waldviertel

Bezirk Krems

Rastenfeld

View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein Castle loop from Rastenfeld

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Waldviertel

Bezirk Krems

Rastenfeld

View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein Castle loop from Rastenfeld

Moderate

4.7

(22)

150

hikers

View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein Castle loop from Rastenfeld

04:04

14.9km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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297 m

Ottenstein Reservoir

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The reservoir covers an area of about 300 hectares and offers numerous water sports such as swimming, sailing and fishing. There are well-developed hiking and cycling trails around the lake, giving you the opportunity to explore the beautiful landscape.

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5.11 km

View of Lichtenfels Castle

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Lichtenfels Castle was built in the 12th century and is now a ruin with a chapel in the keep. The castle is located on a wooded crag of a mountain …

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5.83 km

Ottenstein Dam

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22.04.2019 - For some years now you can walk or cycle over a footbridge from one end of the dam to the other end. Guided tours through the dam are …

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8.05 km

Ottenstein Castle

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22.04.2019 - Situated on the northern shore of the Ottenstein Reservoir, the 12th-century site impresses with its mighty conical and hipped roofs and offers facilities for events such as weddings, corporate parties, knight's dinners and much more.

Source: waldviertel.at/kultur-schloss-ottenstein

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8.77 km

Footbridge Over Ottenstein Dam

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22.04.2019 - The project Wassererlebnis Kampseen made possible strolling over the dam, a footpath bridge over the Ottenstein lock. Built with the support of the Province of Lower Austria and the EVN Naturkraft.

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9.55 km

View of Lichtenfeld Ruins

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From here you have the best view of the Monkey Island and the Lichtenfels ruins in the background.

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9.62 km

Ottenstein Lake Restaurant & Boat Rental

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22.04.2019 - A breakfast on the SonnenTerrasse and then a leisurely day trip in the extensive lake landscape, highly recommended. Also a boat rental and several swimming opportunities in the …

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14.2 km

View of Ottenstein Reservoir

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14.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.35 km

405 m

386 m

352 m

Surfaces

9.22 km

2.26 km

1.91 km

1.03 km

335 m

185 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

28°C

17°C

80 %

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View of Lichtenfels Castle – Ottenstein Castle loop from Rastenfeld

Ottenstein Reservoir

View of Lichtenfels Castle

Ottenstein Dam

Ottenstein Castle

Footbridge Over Ottenstein Dam

View of Lichtenfeld Ruins

Ottenstein Lake Restaurant & Boat Rental

View of Ottenstein Reservoir

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