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Hausschachen Rundweg
Tour Starting from Backyard Duck Pond
A simple route starting at the Hausschachen Pond, continuing along the Veitsgraben, and returning to Hausschachen.
- Starting point of the tour
- Backyard Duck Pond
- Tour destination
- Backyard Duck Pond
- Fitness level required:2/6
- Overall experience:4/6
- Scenery:4/6
- Lowest point
- 559 m
- Highest point
- 649 m
A simple route starting at the Hausschachen Pond, continuing along the Veitsgraben, and returning to Hausschachen.
Rather easy route with a larger ascent at the start of the Hausschachenforst. Afterwards, the route is flat past the Winkelteich and Brandstatt and through the Veitsgraben back to the Hausschachenteich.
Casual or athletic wear
Hausschachenteich toward Hausschachenforst—past the Winkelteich and Brandstatt—turn left at the fork—follow the dirt road—turn left at the fork toward Veitsgraben—turn left after the viaduct, along Veitsgraben—toward the old dairy—along the avenue of linden trees—Hausschachent Pond
Parking options according to the parking guidance system: P1 through P5
North: Gmünd, Weitra,
East: Vienna, Krems, Zwettl, Weitra,
South: Linz, Freistadt, toward Sandl, Weitra
Route Planner BEFORE AnachB
Take the opportunity to walk through the stations at the barefoot park near the pond at the end of the hike. The barbecue area on the lawn by the swimming pond is available for use upon prior registration with the municipal office. You can stop for a bite to eat at the Hausschachen restaurant and at the WaLaBad.
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Weitra Tourist Information
Rathausplatz 1, 3970 Weitra
(T) +43 2856 5006-50
(E) tourismusservice@weitra.gv.at
Letzte Änderung: 4 Aug 2026