Überländerweg

From Nondorf to Hoheneich: Starting from the Gasthaus Ambrozy, walk over the Elexenbach towards Gmünd until shortly before the bus stop at the village entrance. There, turn right into a field path (Überländerweg) that leads to the Elexenbach. About 100 meters after the bridge, you'll reach a field path intersection and take the left path towards Hoheneich, walking beside the Elexenbach through a wooded hill. You pass a water ditch and continue along the path to the Hubertus chapel, where you cross two small wooded areas before reaching shortly before the railway crossing (Kaiser-Franz-Josefs Bahn) a roadside marker. There, turn right onto a side path along the road, cross the railway uphill through the forest, and reach Hoheneich. The route now leads straight on past the Annamarterl (to the left) and a Way of the Cross station (Way of the Cross from Kirchberg am Walde to Hoheneich) from the 17th century. You walk along the railway road to the marketplace, whose center is the beautiful pilgrimage church. In front stands the "Hohe Eiche". According to it and its predecessors, "Hoheneich" is said to have received its name.

Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, telescopic poles if needed, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).

Make sure when choosing your route that it matches your physical condition. Check whether the catering businesses you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack. For cross-border hikes, always carry a passport or identity card.

Route characteristics: 50% asphalt, 50% field and hiking path

Market town of Hoheneich
3945 Hoheneich, Marktplatz 91
(T) +43 2852 52664
(E) gemeinde@hoheneich.gv.at
(I) www.hoheneich.at 

Waldviertel Tourism
3910 Zwettl, Sparkassenplatz 1/2/2
(T) +43 2822 54109
(E) info@waldviertel.at
(I) www.waldviertel.at