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Waldviertel
Bezirk Horn
Gars am Kamp

Gars-Thunau Station – Schimmelsprung Ruins loop from Gars-Thunau

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Hiking trails & Routes
Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Bezirk Horn
Gars am Kamp

Gars-Thunau Station – Schimmelsprung Ruins loop from Gars-Thunau

Easy

4.5

(12)

46

hikers

Gars-Thunau Station – Schimmelsprung Ruins loop from Gars-Thunau

01:57

6.61km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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29 m

Gars-Thunau Station

Highlight • Rest Area

03/25/2023 - I actually wanted to start from here, but I couldn't find the panorama board (P3)! There is a waiting room and a toilet that is clean and open.

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2

1.61 km

Crucifix on Tree

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02/25/2023 - On the root bridge in front of the old connecting path, on the right side.

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3

2.61 km

Schanzberg Picnic Area

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02/25/2023 - Break after the ascent on the Schanzberg, where the Schimmelsprung circuit meets the Hirschbach circuit.

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3.15 km

Slavic Fortification on Schanzberg

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February 25, 2023 - The fortified hilltop settlement Thunau am Kamp is located on the Schanzberg in Thunau am Kamp in the market town of Gars am Kamp in the …

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3.38 km

Johannes Ruling Memorial Shrine

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02/25/2023 - The tree fell, the devotion was preserved.

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6

3.56 km

Riederkreuz Wayside Shrine

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02/25/2023 - In memory of Erich Rieder, Weidmannsheil your hunting buddies.

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7

3.63 km

02/25/2023 - The foundation walls uncovered in 1986 are part of the oldest church remains in Austria north of the Danube.

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8

3.97 km

Schimmelsprung Ruins

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February 25th, 2023 - Despite the advanced state of decay of the fortifications, there are still a number of building walls, including those of the Palas and parts of the …

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6.61 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.97 km

829 m

705 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

2.01 km

829 m

104 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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