--- title: Herzogreitherfelsen in St. Leonhard url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022491/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard.html" description: The Herzogreitherfelsen rock on the Herzogreitherberg, on whose summit a wooden castle is said to have once stood, is visible from afar. It is thought to have served as protection for the population in times of war. Some of the repositories for piles and palisades are still recognisable, as well as a few sacrificial bowls that suggest cultural activities.The cross on the Herzogreitherfelsen rock was erected by a farmer in gratitude for the fact that his wife miraculously survived a fall during logging work by hanging almost unharmed from the branch of a tree. date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Herzogreitherfelsen in St. Leonhard Herzogreitherfelsen in St. Leonhard ===================================== St. Leonhard bei Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/220744/87BABA8C648D7614B2C6528CF50CEB10D2DF475E0D9C187774A83BE4A01EDBFC/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/220745/4705E710A13F6B7834C44DDE5DC25260384F51D03B796B2BD3D22460206DEE96/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/220746/7E26091526E06ABF3E223890C846FE748EA56D18BCC93B6BEE31D5B3401169AB/aussicht-auf-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) © Open copyright © 3Gipfelteam Close copyright [ ![Herzogreitherfelsen in St. Leonhard near Freistadt - aerial view](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/220744/87BABA8C648D7614B2C6528CF50CEB10D2DF475E0D9C187774A83BE4A01EDBFC/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg "© 3Gipfelteam") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/220744/87BABA8C648D7614B2C6528CF50CEB10D2DF475E0D9C187774A83BE4A01EDBFC/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) © Open copyright © 3Gipfelteam Close copyright [ ![Viewpoint Herzogreitherfelsen photographed from above. The municipality of St. Leonhard bei Freistadt in the background](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/220745/4705E710A13F6B7834C44DDE5DC25260384F51D03B796B2BD3D22460206DEE96/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg "© 3Gipfelteam") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/220745/4705E710A13F6B7834C44DDE5DC25260384F51D03B796B2BD3D22460206DEE96/herzogreitherfelsen-in-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) © Open copyright © 3Gipfelteam Close copyright [ ![View of St. Leonhard near Freistadt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/220746/7E26091526E06ABF3E223890C846FE748EA56D18BCC93B6BEE31D5B3401169AB/aussicht-auf-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg "© 3Gipfelteam") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/220746/7E26091526E06ABF3E223890C846FE748EA56D18BCC93B6BEE31D5B3401169AB/aussicht-auf-st-leonhard-bei-freistadt.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde St. Leonhard Close copyright [ ![Station on the Johannesweg - Herzogreitherfelsen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/220747/EBE8E6CF329BB4D52D7185A7D6E3A361CCC75021C2DE703736B5F107C4369CC4/johannesweg-herzogreitherfelsen.jpg "© Marktgemeinde St. Leonhard") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/220747/EBE8E6CF329BB4D52D7185A7D6E3A361CCC75021C2DE703736B5F107C4369CC4/johannesweg-herzogreitherfelsen.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Hauptstraße 9 4294 St. Leonhard bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%209%2C%204294%20St.%20Leonhard%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%209%2C%204294%20St.%20Leonhard%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.440853129810883&lon=14.653497934341431&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Herzogreitherfelsen rock on the Herzogreitherberg, on whose summit a wooden castle is said to have once stood, is visible from afar. It is thought to have served as protection for the population in times of war. Some of the repositories for piles and palisades are still recognisable, as well as a few sacrificial bowls that suggest cultural activities. The cross on the Herzogreitherfelsen rock was erected by a farmer in gratitude for the fact that his wife miraculously survived a fall during logging work by hanging almost unharmed from the branch of a tree. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Herzogreitherfelsen in St. Leonhard** Hauptstraße 9 4294 St. Leonhard bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 7952 8255 ](tel:+4379528255) E-Mail [gemeinde@st-leonhard.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.stleonhard.at](http://www.stleonhard.at "New window") http://www.stleonhard.at --- **Contact person** Marktgemeindeamt St. Leonhard b.Fr. 4294 St. Leonhard bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 7952 8255 ](tel:+4379528255) Fax machine +43 7952 8255 - 9 E-Mail [gemeinde@st-leonhard.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.stleonhard.at](http://www.stleonhard.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ The Herzogreitherfelsen can be visited at any time. - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**The Herzogreitherfelsen can be reached on foot via the cultural hiking trail no. 06. [ Cross-country skiing paths ](#ttgCollapseLoipen) ---------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Marktgemeinde St. Leonhard Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/238955/09E1C300A71D7E3C74AA52F8657BB669B58589805F6DDC25323C04CF093B4B1B/gipfelkreuz-herzogreitherfelsen.jpg "Herzogreitherfelsen summit cross (© Copyright: Marktgemeinde St. Leonhard)") Herzogreitherfelsenweg Nr. 06 ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000377/herzogreitherfelsenweg-nr-06.html) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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