Kaiserhöhlenweg

From the starting point, the path leads to the Raxendorf water reservoir, which is the 1st station, offering a view of the Toten Mann. Further to Afterbach, here is the 2nd station, the Duke's hiding place. An info point at the community house shows the legend of the "Duke in the manure cart." From there, heading northwest to a wayside shrine at 810 m above sea level (Bildföhre). From there, the hike leads down to the "Kaiserwand." There is the "Kaiser Cave" facing northwest, a small cave at an altitude of 795 m. This is the 3rd station and the end of the hike. After visiting the Kaiser Cave and enjoying the beautiful view, we return via forest paths back towards Raxendorf and reach Kreuzriedel. There, information is provided about the region of the Free Farmers and their rights. The route also joins here with the regional circular path/ the ECHTdeckung route, no. 22 Ysper Circular Hiking Trail, and follows the same path back to the village, ending at the church square and concluding with the 5th station.

Hiking boots, rainproof clothing, drinking water, as well as the Wachau hiking map and the annual program of the nature park "Natur.Wein.Wandern." including the Heurigen calendar, available from Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus, www.wachau.at

A1 to the Melk exit, then via B3 and B216 to Weiten or continuing to Raxendorf

The places are accessible seven days a week by public transport. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.

On weekdays or working days, the Waldviertel lines run between Weiten and Raxendorf: www.vvnb.at On weekends and public holidays, the on-call bus Jauerling (WL 7) runs. This follows a fixed route and must be reserved by phone up to 60 minutes before departure (www.naturpark-jauerling.at).

In the center of Weiten or at the municipal office near the marketplace in Raxendorf

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Last update: 13.10.2025

Near Raxendorf, in Braunegg, there is an accessible viewpoint platform.