The Gutenbrunn Trapper Trail with snowshoers and a sweeping view of the snow-covered Waldviertel landscape

The Gutenbrunn Trapper Trail is a 6.3-kilometer snowshoe trail from Gutenbrunn toward Ulrichschlag. The trail begins at the mountain bike information board, winds through the wintry landscape of the Weinsbergerwald, and follows the same route back to the starting point. Guests staying in our vacation apartments can reach the trailhead quickly. The orientation map shows both the approximateContinue Reading

The Gutenbrunn Sun Trail with winter hikers and a view of the snow-covered Waldviertel landscape

The Gutenbrunn Sun Trail leads from the town center through Edlesberg to Lake Edlesberg. The officially designated winter hiking trail is 5.3 kilometers long and offers two routes. One leads from Edlesberg directly to the lake. The second passes by the game reserve, continues along the farm road to Roßmühle, and then also leads to the lake. For guestsContinue Reading

Cross-country skiing in Gutenbrunn on classic-style trails and a skating track in the snow-covered Weinsbergerwald

An Overview of All Cross-Country Trails Cross-country skiing in Gutenbrunn means peaceful winter landscapes, perfectly groomed classic-style trails, and challenging skating opportunities in the heart of the Weinsbergerwald. The official trail network includes nine routes: from the short warm-up loop at Hanslteich to the 20.44-kilometer-long Waldhäuser Trail. There are also two connecting trails to Edlesberg and Bärnkopf. For guests staying in our vacation apartmentsContinue Reading

Bärnkopf Cross-Country Ski Trail on a snow-covered railroad right-of-way in the Weinsbergerwald

Cross-Country Skiing on an Old Railroad Right-of-Way The Bärnkopf connecting trail leads from Drei-König-Wegscheid near Gutenbrunn along a quiet, gently undulating route toward Bärnkopf. Over 7.84 kilometers, it runs mostly along the former railroad right-of-way through the wintry Weinsbergerwald. This is precisely why it’s an appealing choice for anyone looking for a steady classic-style cross-country ski run and plenty ofContinue Reading

Cross-country skiers on a classic track across a snow-covered meadow with a view of Lake Edlesberg, tour details, and Anna and Herbert

A short cross-country ski trail offers the Edlesberg connecting trail with scenic views. In addition, the Edlesberg connecting trail leads from the Edlesberg/See area across open meadows. It also leads up to the Edlesberger Höhe. Furthermore, the official route description lists the distance as 1.80 kilometers, with a walking time of about 25 minutes and a difficulty level of easy. This short section connects the area near Edlesberger SeeContinue Reading

Cross-country skiers using the skating technique on a wide, groomed winter trail in the snow-covered Weinsbergerwald, with tour details and Anna and Herbert

4.06 Kilometers of Skating at Gutenbrunn The “Drei König Wegscheid” skating trail is a short, challenging loop through the wintry Weinsbergerwald. The official route is 4.06 kilometers long, is classified as easy, and runs along a wide, groomed snow surface designed for the free skating technique. With an official duration of approximately oneContinue Reading

Long-distance skiers using the skating technique on a wide winter trail near the Gutenbrunn biathlon facility, featuring the biathlon pond, tour dates, and Anna and Herbert

A Compact Loop at the Biathlon Pond The skating loop at the Gutenbrunn Biathlon Facility is a compact training course for anyone who prefers the free, dynamic skating stride. The official loop begins at the Biathlon Pond, is 2.80 kilometers long, and is classified as easy. With 29 meters of elevation gain and the same amount of elevation loss, the courseContinue Reading