--- title: Fairy tale hiking trail url: "https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008076/fairy-tale-hiking-trail.html" description: "Short description:A squirrel accompanies the visitor along the two-kilometer-long, well-walkable, gravel forest and meadow path. You will meet famous fairy tale characters on this hike.Quality of experience: ****Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableFamily friendly" date: 2024-04-16 modified: 2024-04-16 --- # Fairy tale hiking trail Fairy tale hiking trail ========================= **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/463474/261D1D8BE2CBAE83C8C6D362CF53098E9D748C9184BC61BFBABF52101B29F30B/maerchenwanderweg.jpg) Open copyright © Gemeinde Vichtenstein Close copyright [ ![Fairy tale route](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/463474/261D1D8BE2CBAE83C8C6D362CF53098E9D748C9184BC61BFBABF52101B29F30B/maerchenwanderweg.jpg "© Gemeinde Vichtenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/463474/261D1D8BE2CBAE83C8C6D362CF53098E9D748C9184BC61BFBABF52101B29F30B/maerchenwanderweg.jpg) Vichtenstein 70 4091 Vichtenstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Vichtenstein%2070%2C%204091%20Vichtenstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Vichtenstein%2070%2C%204091%20Vichtenstein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:kkegHiyhrAl@e@x@_Az@iAtA}BXq@b@u@\[VQ@?LABL@PCJo@r@OXM^oArEaArDu@pB_@hAOj@I|@s@dFCP@HFEX_@XUj@[p@w@dAyAVWX[Va@`@oANq@B_@H_@JSNSDIJu@JaAD_@V_Ab@_Ap@e@f@Kn@GfAIx@Ex@@^IvAa@\A^Fj@XNFB@R@h@]z@o@RIn@GHK?ICIKEc@D_@?iEm@oBc@[Ay@Dk@?g@E_B]U?o@HcB`@k@F]Na@b@iBbDYd@}@hAoAvAg@b@&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** A squirrel accompanies the visitor along the two-kilometer-long, well-walkable, gravel forest and meadow path. You will meet famous fairy tale characters on this hike. **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly **Description:** Viewpoint in front of the municipal office - past the parish church, at the elementary school turn right along the fairy tale hiking trail - the fairy tale hiking trail also passes a fallow deer enclosure**Tip:** The hiking trail is especially suitable for families with children. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein **duration:** 0h 40m **length:** 2,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 63m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 63m **Lowest point:** 549m **Highest point:** 612m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Municipal office Vichtenstein **Destination:** Municipal office Vichtenstein **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Fairy tale hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008076&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Fairy tale hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008076&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Fairy tale hiking trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Herzlich Willkommen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/460869/B7C2D42B7EF3A0AEA6C1B4CA147F3EC725603F02F370B8AAEAB4168BE254E7B6/herzlich-willkommen.jpg "Herzlich Willkommen") Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin With the best from the Innviertel. And creative highlights from all over the world. Regional products and ingredients in exclusively organic quality. Vegetarian and vegan options are also allowed. Plus freshly tapped organic beer from Hofstettner and Schladminger, organic wines and refreshing juices. Landgasthof "Zum Koller" **Herzlich willkommen auf diesem Stützpunkt!** Hier haben wir alle wichtigen Informationen für den Besuch bei uns zusammengestellt. Jeder Reiter hält weitere Details zur Ausstattung, Anreise und Zustieg sowie Touren-Vorschläge bereit. Sollten Sie dennoch weitere Fragen haben, setzen Sie sich bitte direkt mit uns in Verbindung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch! Wenn Sie Hüttenaufenthalte mit Hunden planen, bitten wir Sie, dies im Vorfeld mit uns abzuklären. ![Sauwaldpanorama-Straße](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415673/1367BA3AE356A6286D42170C46EE4738BF9AC8841E54E585472A6945BAD3593D/sauwaldpanorama-strasse.jpg "Sauwaldpanorama-Straße") Sauwald-Panoramastraße The viewpoints are not simply "viewpoints", rather the "special" aspect of the vantage points is emphasised and enhanced by creative objects. Each place has that certain something, yet a continuity is recognisable, offering the viewer breathtaking perspectives from the Sauwald region on the charming landscapes opposite. The initiators of the Sauwald Panorama Road are the Danube communities of Esternberg, Vichtenstein, Engelhartszell, St. Ägidi and Waldkirchen am Wesen. The road leads from Wesenufer to Pyrawang. ![24392328_XXL](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395549/1D01D25397B3224717C7F7CAA37195FA1FEE120A7006A3A46FDE3714D5C3855C/24392328xxl.jpg "24392328_XXL") VichtensteinerLaden Products from the region - Since September 2020, there has been a Lebenshilfe farm shop in the centre of Vichtenstein. Four to five people with intellectual disabilities are accompanied by employees from the Lebenshilfe workshop in Münzkirchen, only about 10 km from Vichtenstein, who run the farm shop. Pasta from Nudelmanufaktur Huber in Diersbach, meat and sausages from Schlachtgemeinschaft Schardenberg, oils and seeds from Pramoleum Sigharting, bread and pastries from Keimlingsbäckerei in Schardenberg and Bäckerei Feichtinger in St. Roman, dairy products from Silberbüffelhof in Esternberg and Cäcilia Hauser in Münzkirchen, fruit and vegetables from Pangerl in Pupping, Sauwald Erdäpfel from St. Ägidi, chokeberry products from the Etzl family in Raab, fruit juices from the Penzinger family in Esternberg and Naturmanufaktur Rager in Schärding, beer from the Trpistenbrauerei Engelhartszell, cheese specialities from Somann Käse in Esternberg, flour from the Kargl family in Esternberg, eggs from the Gradinger family in St. Roman, honey from the Friedl family in Vupping and from the Rager brewery in Schärding. Roman, honey from Friedl in Vichtenstein, muesli from Huemer Mühle in Altheim, spices and tea from the Schneiderbauer family in Lambrechten, coffee from Emmas Kaffee in Neumarkt, chocolate and biscuits from Bioart in Seeham, jams and sour vegetables from Wipplinger in Obernberg. Our product range is complemented by beer, lemonade and mineral water from the Baumgartner brewery, and the cakes come from the Esternberg nursing home. 1. 2. 3. 4. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube Region of Upper Austria? The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane. **Parking** Municipal office Vichtenstein [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for families - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Fairy tale hiking trail** Gemeindeamt Vichtenstein Vichtenstein 70 4091 Vichtenstein Phone [ +43 7714 8055 ](tel:+4377148055) E-Mail [gemeinde@vichtenstein.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.vichtenstein.at](http://www.vichtenstein.at "New window") http://www.vichtenstein.at [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- **Vis-à-vis users** 1\. 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