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

A snow-covered cross-country ski trail near Gutenbrunn, featured as the cover photo for the Höllberg Trail, along with tour details and Anna and Herbert

A classic winter loop through the Weinsbergerwald is part of the Gutenbrunn Höllberg Trail. The Höllbergloipe Gutenbrunn connects numerous scenic views. They give the winter landscape around Gutenbrunn its distinctive character. These include the Hanslteich, quiet forest trails, and massive granite boulders. The route also leads over the Höllberg and past Lake Edlesberg. This diversity is what makes the regionContinue Reading

A snow-covered cross-country ski trail near Gutenbrunn, used as the featured image for the Waldhäuser Trail, along with tour details and Anna and Herbert

A long cross-country ski loop through the Weinsbergerwald on the Waldhäuser-Loipe Gutenbrunn. The Waldhäuser-Loipe Gutenbrunn is the main classic cross-country ski loop in the Gutenbrunn–Martinsberg trail area. Spanning a good 20 kilometers, it connects snow-covered meadows, long forest sections, several ponds, and the highland plateau near the Waldhäuser. The tour is therefore aimed at cross-country skiers who are already confidentContinue Reading

Lake Ednesberger in the Waldviertel, with its reddish water, pine trees, the "Zapfenhaus," and Anna and Herbert

A peaceful nature outing near Gutenbrunn: Lake Edlesberg is a tranquil natural gem in the southern Waldviertel region, located just a few minutes’ drive from the Gutenbrunn vacation apartments. Nestled among forests, meadows, and marshes, the landscape has an almost Scandinavian feel. Overhanging pine trees, tranquil shores, and the reddish-shimmering water make the lakeContinue Reading

Photos of Hanslteich and Edlesberger See as the featured image for the Three-Lakes Cross-Country Trail near Gutenbrunn

The Gutenbrunn Three-Lakes Trail winds its way through three tranquil ponds in the Waldviertel region. As soon as snow covers the Weinsbergerwald, the landscape around Gutenbrunn transforms. In addition, forest trails become peaceful winter trails. The Gutenbrunn Three-Lakes Trail offers a peaceful route; the ponds lie still among the trees, and the glide sets the rhythm.Continue Reading

Stone Chapel near Gutenbrunn, a natural granite formation in the Weinsberg Forest, with Anna and Herbert

This peaceful hiking spot in the Weinsberg Forest is located near the Gutenbrunn Stone Chapel. The Gutenbrunn Stone Chapel is no ordinary place of worship. In the heart of the Weinsberg Forest, massive granite boulders form a natural formation. From this special place emerged a simple open-air chapel—quiet, unassuming, and closely connected to the forest landscape. Anyone hiking from Gutenbrunn to the stone chapel,Continue Reading

Gutenbrunn Anti-Stress Trail No. 42 through the Weinsberg Forest, featuring Lake Edlesberg as well as Anna and Herbert

The Gutenbrunn Anti-Stress Trail invites you to take a mindful hike through the forest, along the lake, and past the stone chapel. The Gutenbrunn Anti-Stress Trail No. 42 connects the quiet town center of Gutenbrunn with Lake Edlesberg, the serene forests around Edlesberg, and the mysterious stone chapel. This loop hike is not a trail you want to rush through as quickly as possibleContinue Reading