Druid's Path - Ysperklamm, No. 31

Where, according to legend, druids once held priestly meetings, you can still feel a mystical power today. The 9-kilometre-long Druid Trail leads along Celtic paths and past mysterious power spots that invite you to recharge your batteries. The last section of the trail has many surprises in store: The path leads through a natural forest in its original form - a true rarity at this time - up to the Kaltenbergkreuz viewpoint. From there, the southern Waldviertel is literally at your feet. Opposite, the Peilstein shows its most beautiful side. You should allow yourself a good four hours to enjoy all the natural beauty that awaits hikers on this circular trail. We especially recommend this hike to families with children who like to go on a journey of discovery.

Ysperklamm, Forellenhof Inn

Ysperklamm, Forellenhof Inn

Opis trasy Druid's Path - Ysperklamm, No. 31

The hike begins with the wildly romantic Ysperklamm gorge. Over a length of two kilometres, the Great Ysper overcomes 300 metres in altitude. At the top is the former "Ödteich", today a spruce forest. Continue flat and half-right until you reach the so-called Kaiserreith (spring). After a small climb, you reach the first cult site, the stone formation "Phallus with Vulva" with a cup stone. Continue to the "Sitting Dog" (short detour to the right), then the "Standing Bowl", the "Outer Stone Circle" and the "Inner Stone Circle" (Druid meeting place). The path continues to the "Great Bowl" and the "Living Cave". Next stop: "Sphinx", continue to the "Böndel". Here 13 bowl stones are arranged in a circle. On the other side of the mountain, descend a little, then branch off to the right through the high forest along the spur path to the "Kaltenbergkreuz" (walking time approx. 10 minutes). Wonderful vantage point directly above Pisching. Return along the spur path and descend to Siebendürfting. From the foot of the Kaltenberg on the country road back to the starting point.