Vichtenstein: Fuchsenlochweg

At the ship landing in Kasten, opposite the guesthouse Klaffenböck, is the starting point for the circular route. From here the path leads along the main street through the town towards Vichtenstein. At the bus stop the path turns right, after turning keep left. After two houses the path turns right again, passing a resting place, gently and steadily uphill, until it joins the forest. From here you reach the village of Hütt after about 30 minutes on foot. After 150 m on the asphalt road towards Vichtenstein, the path turns onto the Dudlbach forest road. From this section of the route, a "Nordic walking route" also runs. Halfway between Hütt and Vichtenstein is the so-called “Fuchsenloch” (information board and Donausteig resting place). At the junction of the Donausteig with the main street, the first view falls on the mighty Vichtenstein castle complex. Before reaching the center of Vichtenstein, the path turns left into the Danube valley or back to the starting point Kasten. The path descends relatively steeply, crossing the main street several times. Before reaching Kasten, the newly built Donausteig resting place "Red Cross" invites you to linger. From here there is a wonderful view of the Danube valley and towards the Jochenstein hydropower plant. After 500 m of walking, you reach the starting point of the circular route again.

Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear

Ship landing (Crystal Ship) in Kasten, Linz-Passau bus stop

opposite the ship landing