--- title: Zwickelgraben round url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008174/zwickelgraben-round.html" description: "Short description:Circular hike through the romantic Zwickelgraben, where you cross the small Dirnbach several timesQuality of experience: ****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical value" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Zwickelgraben round Zwickelgraben round ===================== **Starting place:** 4391 Waldhausen im Strudengau **Destination:** 4391 Waldhausen im Strudengau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396272/ABA084180724D1CEFA014D6FA855190D036018BDCDCE10730815DCBEC052226E/zwicklgraben-schild.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396273/AFACC7321BE2076AD931723E32C216947705696648790DDB2EFFA3A62EBCBE73/zwicklgraben-wasser.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396274/585FDB5DADE2515F6646B955F72190285EE705D703F78CDE7524BFD8B18FEC78/zwicklgraben-weg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer Close copyright [ ![Zwicklgraben sign](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396272/ABA084180724D1CEFA014D6FA855190D036018BDCDCE10730815DCBEC052226E/zwicklgraben-schild.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396272/ABA084180724D1CEFA014D6FA855190D036018BDCDCE10730815DCBEC052226E/zwicklgraben-schild.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer Close copyright [ ![Zwicklgraben Water](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396273/AFACC7321BE2076AD931723E32C216947705696648790DDB2EFFA3A62EBCBE73/zwicklgraben-wasser.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396273/AFACC7321BE2076AD931723E32C216947705696648790DDB2EFFA3A62EBCBE73/zwicklgraben-wasser.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer Close copyright [ ![Zwicklgraben Path](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396274/585FDB5DADE2515F6646B955F72190285EE705D703F78CDE7524BFD8B18FEC78/zwicklgraben-weg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Waldhausen, Manfred Hinterdorfer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396274/585FDB5DADE2515F6646B955F72190285EE705D703F78CDE7524BFD8B18FEC78/zwicklgraben-weg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:}eseH}ufzAiC`Fa@I{@bAuAz@aA`CS|@[l@eApAiFfE_A`BAFUpAi@zB]z@_@b@eA`@{@Bc@`@Wf@SxA[zEcGbPO`@XfK}DvBk@r@y@|Cg@`AI?a@Dc@`AIp@GdBg@hBC|ASxA_B|Fk@xAmA~AeAvBo@|@c@l@w@jDi@tA{@hAG`B@pBMIuCyB{@J{@MsAcA}@oBqBoBcCcBk@GyA`Ak@JeASoAg@eAw@a@i@c@OeA@b@{AUgAm@wAQNEhAc@~@_@^QDHiAKg@SOo@Nq@`@{ArAuAh@m@IMm@G_CPs@HkBAaAQs@q@_@g@HmAzB]HKe@_@m@eBXsAOsAm@gA{EyCsA_AwBDa@h@DdDXzBFtA}DfEuAbAmCnBE^SVk@By@E{CY{@i@eAq@}@QqAZe@Pe@AmATgD?{AG[Ki@HyAReBrBaCVm@Ze@VMTElBhAhA?`Ao@JIOdCEjCe@fDBd@JTf@^\Nj@VhAx@~AB`Du@h@@Xh@`@`@xAj@@@JJFvB|AhC\JZUf@q@dAaAnAu@Le@Do@A}A\y@zAIvG}DjB{@\cALqARi@v@Jb@fBv@fAfBuA|@v@tAd@j@Pr@sAAi@{@sE[cDBqCKgCdAuDm@_GV}BHkBCqBZ{Fi@g@e@u@?[fByDsDqH\UbBKb@O~@UxC_CpAh@VDjAa@rBd@j@]bBOxAA|@\x@jJpAt@vAl@dBlBd@bAPrAXv@f@d@R|@fAZnCURJD^n@Jh@C\q@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Circular hike through the romantic Zwickelgraben, where you cross the small Dirnbach several times **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value **Description:** Start at the marketplace heading west, downhill past a fish pond to Vorderkesselberger. 50 m before that turn left to "Mösl", from the house "Eder" head north into the romantic "Zwickelgraben", cross the Dimbach several times and after a climb reach the farms "Herzog" and "Fuchs" along the Ettenberg goods road to "Kern", where you turn right, pass the "Starzenbichlerhof" and after "Hinterkesselbergerhof" turn left over a field path towards Schlossberg and Nepomukteich, then use the Klostersteig path back to the starting point.**Tip:** - For those interested in culture, a visit to the Waldhausen collegiate church is recommended (audioguide available via the Danube Stories app) - As a short extension hike, the Honey Extractor Trail (1.5 km, starting point Gasthof Reutner) is recommended, with lots of information about the world of bees. - Discovery journeys with a pleasurable stop! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner: [Gasthof Schauer](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102263/gasthof-schauer.html) **Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear Bring food and drinks. There are places to stop at the start/finish point and at Schlossberg. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4391 Waldhausen im Strudengau **Destination:** 4391 Waldhausen im Strudengau **duration:** 2h 45m **length:** 9,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 167m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 167m **Lowest point:** 432m **Highest point:** 566m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Info point at the marketplace **Destination:** Info point at the marketplace **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Zwickelgraben round](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008174&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Zwickelgraben round](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008174&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Zwickelgraben round") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/100306/F138A2399467B758F1BC170399D10544C23F618D346BF9097AC6B6DD8ADA0C02/hof-vorne.jpg "Hof vorne") Bauernhof Leonhartsberger "Fuchs" ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/100110/bauernhof-leonhartsberger-fuchs.html) ![Ausblick Berta Ruhe](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396277/379BC9BD194CD0993960EC133D814DE6322CC4BCB2E814FDB271156D8C2E6AB2/ausblick-berta-ruhe.jpg "Ausblick Berta Ruhe") Berta Ruhe, Rastplatz und Ausichtspunkt Information at the local authority Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05-11 Wild Animals ... There are some interesting mammals in the area. Then the rare fringe and barbastelle could be detected. These endangered animals are identifiable by the lack of suitable sleeping quarters. A visitor from South Bohemia and the Bohemian Forest is the lynx, its presence could be detected by visual observations and cracks. Along Waldaist and Naarn find the otter, as well as in other natural waters of the mill and forest area, a suitable habitat. The meeting of these animals with humans is often conflicted. Through targeted educational work can be counteracted and an undisturbed development dynamics of wildlife resources will allow. Animals like the raccoon, raccoon dog and golden jackal are not in our home and often problematic because they can upset the balance of the local ecosystem due to lack of natural predators. In Waldhausen it has once happened that a poacher who was actually sentenced to death, nor could liberate "the head of the terminal". How it happened and what does this have to do with a horrible giant snake tells the Danube announcement. ![Gasthof "Schlüsselwirt" Hader](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395589/C9C3349EC0D4601DD963B91048046503D361F5985F1C6B2BF24B0F1B77920173/gasthof-schluesselwirt-hader.jpg "Gasthof "Schlüsselwirt" Hader") Gasthof "Schlüsselwirt" Hader We are a comfortable, family-run guest house in a central location. All sports facilities such as tennis courts, cycling paths, bathing etc., and all the destinations are easily accessible from our hotel. We have function rooms for celebrations, festivals, conferences, seminars and weddings. Sauna, solarium, massage and foot care in the next house, in "Christl's sauna Häusl". For our excellent typical cuisine Mühlviertler we are known by gourmets, the private natural pond ("Pond Nepomuk") estimate fishing enthusiasts from all countries. A "host country at the Museum" we are the meeting place for music, art and theater culture in Waldhausen. ![GH Reutner](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396278/970BA1F72C04630F843C9962B74D54EBF7742DE8B8A386A964D07B5B58BD0783/gh-reutner.jpg "GH Reutner") Gasthof Reutner Located in Waldhausener Schlossberg, the inn Reutner is a so-called "gastronomic institution" - a cozy country inn, which is appreciated and visited with the locals whether his adoring hospitality. Traditional, elegant Upper Austrian cuisine is the hallmark of the Gasthof Reutner. The senior and the junior chef cook personally - with a sense of tradition and quality. In the immediate vicinity of the Collegiate Church and the lake area, attracts a newly built conservatory and a lovely garden to stop ![Keller Stubn](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395584/475C56FB2BB95315FDC013EF888B64790EDC254B8DA91933916F4252C763F28E/keller-stubn.jpg "Keller Stubn") Gasthof Schauer When you enter the [**Gasthof Schauer**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOwNYVesYts) in Waldhausen im Strudengau, you immediately sense the special atmosphere: the smell of freshly baked Stanitzerln, the clatter of pots and pans from the kitchen and the laughter of Christoph Schauer and Magdalena Buchinger echoes through the house. "It's a real hockn, but we love what we do," says Christoph, as he talks about the painstaking manual labour that goes into every dish. The inn has been part of the family since 1892 and today stands for living tradition, which is constantly being reinterpreted through cross-generational values and fresh ideas. Here, guests will not only find regional specialities, but also a warm atmosphere and stories that resonate in every detail of the house. The inn's cuisine stands for honest craftsmanship, sustainable management and attention to detail. Specialities such as Kardinalschnitte, Stanitzerl or the homemade dumplings are created with dedication and routine. Christoph talks enthusiastically about the home-made grammels that give the dumplings their special flavour - work that you can taste. Christoph and Magdalena make sure that all ingredients come from the region. Meat and fish are sourced from neighbouring farms, and Christoph often collects mushrooms himself in the surrounding forests. This closeness to nature is not only part of their cuisine, but also their philosophy. The hotel's historic ice cellar invites you to discover the eventful history of the inn. Originally used to cool meat, it now houses pictures of the last time ice was cut and tools that guests can marvel at on guided tours. It tells of a time when sustainability was not just a buzzword, but a necessity - knowledge that Christoph and Magdalena are also applying to the present in order to make the inn a business for the future. After a devastating flood in 2023, the hotel was partially renovated and modernised, always with a focus on sustainable solutions and regional value creation. Gasthof Schauer shows how quality and hospitality can be further developed in an environmentally friendly way in a traditional business. For hikers on the [**Donausteig**](https://www.donauregion.at/touren.html?tourid=13668439) or cyclists on the [**Drei-Sattel-Runde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008584/r1-15-drei-sattel-runde.html), the inn is a cosy place to stop for refreshments. After a sporty tour, coffee and a homemade pastry such as the Stanitzerl invite you to put your feet up and enjoy the warmth of Christoph and Magdalena. The following tours also lead directly past Gasthof Schauer: - [**Donausteig stage 4\_G07 Sarmingstein - Waldhausen**](https://www.donauregion.at/touren.html?tourid=1373117) - [**Donausteig stage 4\_G08 Waldhausen - Grein**](https://www.donauregion.at/touren.html?tourid=1373113) - **[Outlook Tour](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/100207/waldhausen-ausblicksrunde.html)** - [**Gloxwaldrunde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008173/gloxwaldrunde.html) ![Logo](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395588/C53E6D3DB3CFDF6113DD56310B912A472FB76AC8AB627CAA499900A0A44A0B91/logo.jpg "Logo") Pizzeria L’intenditore People associate good food with happiness, which is what I bring with my original Neapolitan-style pizzas. I pay attention to the highest quality and traditional ingredients, but also to regionality. Demand is moving away from fast, cheap fast food and more and more towards experience gastronomy and experimental cuisine. This is reflected in my Neapolitan pizzas. We pay particular attention to sustainability and will take big steps in this direction in the future. It is also important to us to offer meatless pizzas. The selection of vegetarian and vegan pizzas makes up almost half of our menu, so we can also make a small contribution to making the world a better place. We only expect the quality from our customers that we would expect ourselves! ![Riva](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395586/68D396B4F737C2962DA7C5462EA24AC21015D693187A4C8F7E84B9D4E03A3CB5/riva.jpg "Riva") RIVA Pizza und Kebap Pizza and kebap fresh daily! Small, cosy restaurant and garden, directly in the centre of Waldhausen. ![Badesee Waldhausen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396281/01A83EE7CCE9ED522B4C677E6D01C94DF6B8E3D845FA3648C81994816D9F744A/badesee-waldhausen.jpg "Badesee Waldhausen") Startplatz Waldhausen Info: Gemeindeamt Waldhausen Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05 Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 4311 Zahnarzt, Tel.: 4848 Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 4244, Notruf: 144 Polizei, Notruf: 133 Donausteigwirt, Tel.: 4227 **Chronik** **1147** Gründung des Stiftes Waldhausen durch Otto von Machland. **1432** Verwüstung des Stiftes und Marktes durch die Husitten. **1451** Ältestes noch erhaltenes Urbar des Stiftes Waldhausen. **1585** Propst Hermann stiftet ein Spital beim Kloster. **1792** Aufhebung des Stiftes Waldhausen. **1886** Umlegung der Sarmingstein-Landesstraße. **1933** Zusammenlegung der Markt- und Schloßschule. **1960** Errichtung einer neuen Hauptschulexpositur. **1968** Bau einer Umlaufschiliftanlage am Galgenberg. **1973** Errichtung des 3,5 ha großen Badesees Waldhausen. **1979** Neugestaltung der Ortsdurchfahrt. **1997** 850jähriges Jubiläum der Stiftsgründung. **2000** Beginn der Renovierungsarbeiten beim Stiftsareal. **2002** Landesausstellung „Feste feiern, Feste erleben“. **Tipp** Blick auf die Ortschaften Markt und Schloßberg mit der gotischen Pfarrkirche im Vordergrund und der barocken Stiftskirche. Diese beiden Gotteshäuser sind mit dem sogenannten Klostersteig (Lindenallee) verbunden. In Waldhausen gibt es ["Die Lippenhöhle"](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/die-lippenhoehle.html). Was es mit dem Namen dieses Ortes auf sich hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage. ![Stift Winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396289/F5AA86EAB38A5C25DCCA4DDDB012C58D42F451188F54060F34281A8499D1ADA9/stift-winter.jpg "Stift Winter") Stift Waldhausen im Strudengau The foundation of the Augustinian canons' monastery is based on the deed of foundation dated May 16, 1147, in which Count Otto von Machland and his wife Jeutta von Peilstein donated parts of his extensive possessions in today's municipal area to the Säbnich monastery (high above the Danube near Sarmingstein). After his death (+ 1148), the Augustinian canons appointed by him move away from Säbnich (until 1161) and relocate the monastery to its current location, giving it the name "Silva Domus" - the house in the forest - Waldhausen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Getting to the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube Region? The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane. Starting point directly at the Waldhausen im Strudengau Markt bus stop **Parking** 200 m near Unimarkt [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Zwickelgraben round** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone +43 732 7277 - 800Show no. 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