To Graselstein - Dachsengraben

<p>The first 30 minutes the path runs together with path No. 13 along the left side of Herrensee, then uphill to the rest area at the "Stone Way Column". Shortly after, the paths separate, number 12 heads straight into the forest, downhill into the legendary Dachsengraben, further over a wooden plank path to Richterteich. Seating and a wayside shrine invite you to linger and enjoy here.</p><p>Now the forest road leads briskly uphill, a road crossing and a few houses, the "Kashof", appear. Over forest and meadows the path leads to the Schläger Wehr, over the dam and further into the village of Schlag. We are now on a section of the 7-villages circular path No. 20, which runs for some time in the same direction. After reaching the highest point of the path, it goes back down to Kufsteinteich. Over the forest nature trail with its man-high insect hotel and the tree horoscope, one passes the castle of the Seilern-Aspang family and returns to Herrensee.</p>

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

<p>Route characteristics: 20% asphalt, 80% forest and meadow path</p><p>Make sure when choosing the route that it suits your condition. Check whether the gastronomy businesses you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and map material in your backpack.</p>

<p>By bus from Göpfritz or Gmünd to Litschau. Particularly recommended is the journey from Gmünd to Litschau with the nostalgic Waldviertel railway.</p><p>Your exact route can be planned with the VOR route planner. www.vor.at</p>

<p>Free parking at the town square as well as park & ride facility in the immediate vicinity</p>