Vranov nad Dyjí Castle – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

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Vranov nad Dyjí Castle – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

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Vranov nad Dyjí Castle – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Nationalpark Thayatal

06:32

22.7km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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637 m

View of Hardegg and Hardegg Castle from Reginafelsen

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The viewing point is on the way from Hardegg to the Maxplateau. Access is almost a climb, but there is also a handrail. Great view of the Hardegg Castle and suburb.

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1.02 km

View of Hardegg and Thayatal from Maxplateau

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The Maxplateau and the natural viewing platform, a little way below, offer a wonderful view of Hardegg, the smallest town in Austria and the Thayatal National Park with its countless hiking trails.

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11.0 km

Vranov nad Dyjí Castle

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Interesting castle complex over the Dyje.
Nice view from below, but also on the castle grounds.
More information: zamek-vranov.cz/de

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12.1 km

View of Vranov nad Dyjí Castle

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Schwedengraben

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20.8 km

Natural Trail Along the Thaya River

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Very beautiful, natural hiking trail on the banks of the Thaya, alternative (roundabout) route to the Hardegger Warte.

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21.8 km

Thaya Bridge Hardegg–Čížov and Historic Customs Houses

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The Thayabrücke Hardegg-Čížov is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge. The Iron Curtain used to run here.

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21.8 km

Thaya River Border Crossing Bridge (Thayatal National Park)

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Don't forget your passport when hiking to the Czech Republic! A place steeped in history that brings back memories of terrible personal fates! We met a man whose family was …

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22.2 km

View of Hardegg Castle

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The hike from the Nature House to the Hermitage to Hardegg, over the bridge a round in the CZ, then on the summit cross in Hardegg, we have often gone …

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22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.51 km

3.77 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.12 km

5.35 km

5.16 km

2.52 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

6°C

76 %

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Comments

March 10, 2025,Hardegg - Vranov 10.03.2025

The round trip from Hardegg to Vranov was beautiful and natural but the route back from Vranov was unfortunately mostly on the road and not very exciting.

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