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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Zwettl
Schönbach

Franzosenstein – Wachtstein loop from Schönbach

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Zwettl
Schönbach

Franzosenstein – Wachtstein loop from Schönbach

Moderate

4.6

(5)

31

riders

Franzosenstein – Wachtstein loop from Schönbach

03:04

35.9km

740m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 110 m for 86 m

After 337 m for 86 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

267 m

Pilgrimage Church Maria Rast

Highlight • Religious Site

The pilgrimage to "Our dear Lady Maria Rast" was mentioned as early as 1421.
The construction of today's church began in 1450, the previous one was too small.
In 1457 …

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2

21.5 km

Franzosenstein

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As skewed as the Franzosenstein lies, you could almost think that it falls over at any moment. But it doesn't happen that quickly. Even around a hundred French soldiers are …

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3

21.9 km

Wachtstein

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From 980 m above sea level you can enjoy a wonderful view. So the climb is worth it. Attention, the last piece needs some "climbing resistance" and cannot be done …

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4

23.5 km

Rest area with wayside shrine

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A shady bench with a table invites you to linger.

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5

29.4 km

Panoramic View of the Waldviertel

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6

30.5 km

Viewpoint

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Nice place to take a short break and enjoy the view. There are also beautiful granite rock formations in the forest behind. There is even a cave to discover! Unfortunately I did not have enough time to find her ...

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7

32.4 km

Hieronymus Trail

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Trail that starts right next to the road and is part of various official mountain bike tours. The beginning is quite intense, steep root steps, but then it becomes more relaxed.

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8

32.9 km

Edelhof wayside shrine

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Beautiful wayside shrine that has a sad story to tell. There is also a bench to enjoy the amazing panorama.

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35.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

13.3 km

4.11 km

517 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

9.91 km

7.16 km

3.64 km

1.53 km

1.14 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (940 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Thursday 2 July

20°C

12°C

31 %

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