Castle hill hike to Rastbach

<p>From the main square in Gföhl, you walk along Zwettler Straße to the cemetery of Alt Gföhl, then over the Au to Reittern, over the Lüss to Rastbach (church and castle on the Schlossberg, 615 m), continuing past the Meierhof – where you enjoy the view towards Moritzreith – and along the avenue path, lined with old fruit orchards on the Schlossbreiten, to the Neuwirtshaus, a former coaching and inn. You cross the bridge over the B37 and hike through the Ried Baumgarten to Eisengraben up to Jaidhof (castle, museum). The route leads you over the "White Cross" (Raaber Kreuz) on the Windighöh near the Gföhl road maintenance depot back to the starting point.</p>

<p>Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snack, muesli bar, fruit, water).</p>

<p>Make sure when choosing your route that it matches your fitness level. Check whether the gastronomy establishments you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack. For cross-border routes, always carry a passport or identity card.</p>

<p>From Vienna take the A22 and S5 or the A1 and S33 to Krems and from there via B37 to Gföhl.</p><p>From Linz take the A1 to St. Pölten, then via S33 to Krems and from there via B37 to Gföhl.</p>

<p>All information about all bus and train lines to the Waldviertel can be found at www.vor.at or www.oebb.at.</p>

<p>Parking spaces in the Gföhl town area – beware of short-term parking zones.</p>