Actual aerial view of Gutenbrunn showing the church, town center, and surrounding forests, along with the title "A Journey Through Gutenbrunn"

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In: Edlesberg pond, Gutenbrunn, Kirchschlag

Long-distance hiking in the southern Waldviertel is part of the Lebensweg Gutenbrunn trail. Gutenbrunn isn’t just a great starting point for short walks and loop hikes. The town is also located along one of Lower Austria’s most extraordinary long-distance hiking trails: the Lebensweg Gutenbrunn in the southern Waldviertel. Spanning approximately 260 kilometers, this trail combines nature, exercise, and the major sectionsContinue Reading

Anna and Herbert at the Waldhof Chapel near Roggenreith

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In: Family outings, Kirchschlag, Ottenschlag, Roggenreith, Circular routes & easy tours, Sallingberg, Hiking

In addition, the Waldhof Chapel in Roggenreith is a tranquil destination for hikers who appreciate peace and quiet, nature, and small regional attractions. The simple chapel is not located directly in the town center, but sits idyllically in a clearing in the federal forest between Kirchschlag and Roggenreith. For our guests staying at the Gutenbrunn vacation apartments, the Waldhof Chapel in Roggenreith is a lovelyContinue Reading

Anna and Herbert on the Forest and Whiskey Trail near Roggenreith

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In: Viewpoints / Highlights, Family outings, Kirchschlag, Roggenreith, Circular routes & easy tours

The Forest and Whiskey Trail leads from Kirchschlag through quiet forests to Roggenreith, combining nature, chapels, and the pleasure of Waldviertel whiskey. The Roggenreith Forest and Whiskey Loop combines the tranquil landscape of the Waldviertel with small chapels, scenic trails, and the region’s culinary culture. This varied loop trail begins in Kirchschlag and leads through quiet forests all the way to Roggenreith—rightContinue Reading