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Herzstein (Heart Stone) – Burgsteinmauer Summit loop from St. Oswald

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Herzstein (Heart Stone) – Burgsteinmauer Summit loop from St. Oswald

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Herzstein (Heart Stone) – Burgsteinmauer Summit loop from St. Oswald

03:36

12.0km

380m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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904 m

Water Reservoir and Heart-Shaped Bench on Herzsteinweg

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Nice view with a ♥️ Bankerl to St. Oswald and Ostrong.

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970 m

Wackelstein (Herzsteinweg)

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Shaking 22 tons: This large rock can be moved - but you need the right technique. Luckily, there are instructions on site.

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1.15 km

Hauptmann-Mayr-Ruhe Viewpoint

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Here you can enjoy the wonderful view of St. Oswald, Ötscher and Dürrenstein. Rest area with bench.

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1.82 km

Kornmandl Rock (Herzsteinweg #2)

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Correct name: KORNMANDL. The "stone Kornmandl" could have served as a calendar stone in the past. There is also a legend about it: A farmer became angry about the poor …

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2.46 km

View of Windhaag from Herzsteinweg

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In good weather, a magnificent view, between the Ötscher and Höllengebirge mountains you can see countless peaks.

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3.34 km

Herzstein (Heart Stone)

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The heart stone is a so-called slip-through stone, and its appearance immediately reminds one of a standing human heart. The heart stone is supposedly a female double cult site, as …

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5.95 km

Burgsteinmauer Summit

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There is a great view from the castle stone wall. You can combine the hike with the Herzsteinweg in Ysper / St. Oswald.

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9.69 km

Herzsteinweg Wooden Sculptures Trail

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Many wooden figures and benches were lovingly carved by hand along the way.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

3.49 km

1.22 km

961 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

3.49 km

1.65 km

703 m

507 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (930 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

24°C

14°C

37 %

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Herzstein (Heart Stone) – Burgsteinmauer Summit loop from St. Oswald

Water Reservoir and Heart-Shaped Bench on Herzsteinweg

Wackelstein (Herzsteinweg)

Hauptmann-Mayr-Ruhe Viewpoint

Kornmandl Rock (Herzsteinweg #2)

View of Windhaag from Herzsteinweg

Herzstein (Heart Stone)

Burgsteinmauer Summit

Herzsteinweg Wooden Sculptures Trail

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