--- title: Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1 url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009295/pesenbachtal-kerzenstein-variant-1.html" description: "Variant 1 of the classic Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein hike!Wonderful hike into the wildly romantic and legendary Pesenbachtal valley past unique natural beauties." date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1 Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1 ==================================== **Path number:** 69 **Starting place:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **Destination:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/252721/CF9A2043F281B12484DCDBE6FFCE7FABD89453B4F3764F5C25B5B3380CD4CB1B/kerzenstein-im-pesenbachtal.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/Philipp Reiter Close copyright [ ![A large rock pillar rises up out of the green, wooded surroundings. A cross is attached to it. The landscape appears peaceful and unspoilt.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252721/CF9A2043F281B12484DCDBE6FFCE7FABD89453B4F3764F5C25B5B3380CD4CB1B/kerzenstein-im-pesenbachtal.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich/Philipp Reiter") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252721/CF9A2043F281B12484DCDBE6FFCE7FABD89453B4F3764F5C25B5B3380CD4CB1B/kerzenstein-im-pesenbachtal.jpg) Hauptstraße 1 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204101%20Feldkirchen%20an%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204101%20Feldkirchen%20an%20der%20Donau "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:mlefHusytAMA]?CNg@xAUlACTS|Ag@jBG`@?~DJ~@ThABT?`@G`@K`@Q`@]`@a@\iAdAa@Ns@Hu@BmAG}CYk@B{@h@KTY~@_AzG_@r@i@z@{@p@{@j@cAJw@?SR[^s@`BYXu@XqAF}A\mA`Ah@Rf@?YxAQj@O\Yd@a@b@YZeAdAsAxAc@`@}Az@eBpAcBzBe@Xe@J]HyAE]Dk@QYQOKQE]Ki@]FuAFq@Xo@`@Yn@Yr@e@Va@n@qAr@gATURGPQFmAGGY]GGQBOF[R??u@f@k@`@cCr@o@j@{@tAORYPJT?NCLGBw@Is@PuAv@a@r@e@~@C\VXu@r@k@Ji@Bs@n@yAlBqAhAYJOCs@f@mArAe@v@e@Tc@CWGMMa@e@o@UY?SI{@K]DQFUJ]\e@T^Q@HAI_@PUBS?QCQOOUQQa@s@Tb@Uc@a@i@QKOEUGYe@Og@Eu@@VAWDyAJk@TCRGj@uAJeAHuADPXp@D~@FpCUj@OPCB\]XUNWLYl@{CTwDKeBFYpAqC`@cBTi@\i@d@YjAaAb@i@h@_Az@uABGPCFAXGBFLjBEd@?r@DXJXJFXBdCDNELCJGLQBKRm@L_@j@{@\SNEj@G`BQn@OfAF\Gv@yA\]\Gv@B`@QlAqALKVQd@B\D\EXW`@w@f@Y\M|AqCTm@Be@Go@?]BYJKP?NVLb@F\FXT`@JFTF\Cf@]Fi@r@aCR]XYn@a@v@K`DRbBDd@Iv@S\MjAkA~AsBrB}DbAeBXUXUp@]~CkARQr@_ALk@`@?d@CvBe@HCJMr@aBXU\Sh@UTQJKLQh@gATa@NQLGTINCP?d@HPBv@`@??QnASpCSlCp@B&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Variant 1 of the classic Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein hike!** Wonderful hike into the wildly romantic and legendary Pesenbachtal valley past unique natural beauties. **Description:** From the forest pool in Bad Mühllacken, we hike along Pesenbach stream on the right into the nature reserve. Past the forest prayer site and Gaißkirche bastion. After "Schlager Saletti" the Alpine hiking trail begins with the climb up to the candle rock. We hike back into the valley with the option of exploring the opposite riverside at bridge crossings and get back to the starting point. **Directions:** Wir bewundern einzigartige Naturschönheiten wie das "steinerne Dachl" (dachförmiger Felsüberhang), die "blaue Gasse" (enge Stelle, an der dunkles Ergußgestein freigeschwemmt wurde), die "Teufelsbottiche" (runde Auswaschungen, durch Wirbel entstanden) und der "Kerzenstein" das Wahrzeichen des Pesenbachtales. Entlang der Strecke lädt das Donausteighighlight „Wege zur Heilung“ seine Besucher ein, die Kneipp'sche Lehre für sich zu entdecken und Kraft- & Kultplätze aufzuspüren. Curhaus- Pesenbachtal- Kerzenstein- Curhaus 70% Wald, 10% Asphalt **Tip:** We marvel at unique scenic attractions such as the "stone roof" (roof-shaped overhanging rock), the "blue alley" (narrow passage where dark volcanic rock has been exposed by water erosion", the "devil`s tubs" (round erosions formed by vortices) and "candle rock", the landmark of Pesenbach Valley. Along the route the Danube-trail highlight "ways to healing" beckons visitors to discover the Kneipp teachings for themselves and search out cult sites. **Safety guidelines:** No winter road clearance! **Equipment:** Sturdy shoes, good physical condition and surefootedness are a prerequisite [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 69 **Starting place:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **Destination:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **duration:** 2h 24m **length:** 7,5 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 272m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 271m **Lowest point:** 283m **Highest point:** 479m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Street, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Waldbad (Outdoor pool) in Bad Mühllacken **Destination:** Waldbad (Outdoor pool) in Bad Mühllacken **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009295&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009295&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival** **Public Transit** [Location and getting there](https://www.donauregion.at/en/service/artikel/detail/2890/location-getting-there.html) How to arrive in the Danube Upper Austrian region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, boat or plane. By ÖBB Bus **Parking** Parking for Pesenbachtal visitors [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1** Tourismusverein Feldkirchen an der Donau Hauptstraße 1 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau mobile [ +43 664 5109060 ](tel:+436645109060) E-Mail [info@feldkirchenanderdonau.at](#mailto) Web [www.feldkirchenanderdonau.at](https://www.feldkirchenanderdonau.at "New window") https://www.feldkirchenanderdonau.at Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430009295&Format=GPX) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430009295) [To the website](https://www.feldkirchenanderdonau.at "New window") ### Altitude profile - Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1 Close ![Altitude profile Pesenbachtal-Kerzenstein variant 1](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009295&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")