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Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Ruine Kaja

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Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Ruine Kaja

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Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Ruine Kaja

05:08

16.9km

410m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Nationalpark Thayatal

Národní park Podyjí

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6.16 km

Hermit's Cave

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The story behind it is rather sad.

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6.30 km

Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge

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The new suspension bridge connects the two national parks Thayatal and Podyjí and, including the Thayabrücke in Hardegg, opens up a new cross-border circular hiking trail. Where the Iron Curtain …

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6.37 km

Thaya River Rest Area

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After the descent, you reach the beautiful and peaceful banks of the Thaya. There is also a table with benches to rest and enjoy the peace and quiet.

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7.17 km

View of Hardegg Castle and the Thaya Valley

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Super nice view with a small bench!

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8.45 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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8.85 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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9.67 km

Wooden archway at the entrance to Thayatal National Park

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Likewise the entrance to the short nature trail Hennerweg, a wonderful path even with children!

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10.4 km

View of Hardegg and Hardegg Castle

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Fantastic view of the smallest town in Austria - Hardegg. There are also extensive panels about the history of the castle and town, a history book...

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16.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

4.46 km

3.74 km

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

1.85 km

1.67 km

285 m

284 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge – View of Hardegg Castle loop from Ruine Kaja

Hermit's Cave

Thaya Valley Suspension Bridge

Thaya River Rest Area

View of Hardegg Castle and the Thaya Valley

Thaya River Border Crossing Bridge (Thayatal National Park)

View of Hardegg Castle

Wooden archway at the entrance to Thayatal National Park

View of Hardegg and Hardegg Castle

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