Fischersteig

From the market square (church), go down the Schwalbengasse to the left. Crossing Pürbacher Straße, go straight into Braunaustraße, along the winding street over the bridge where the Mitterteichgraben joins the Braunaubach at this point. About 100 m afterwards, you will see a wayside shrine on the left side of the street (intersection Braunaustraße/Lindengasse). Now go left uphill along Braunaustraße past the building yard. Immediately after the club hall with the Rammel-Marterl from the miracle of Hoheneich, go diagonally down an unpaved path towards the Braunaubach (caution). You cross 2 weirs and pass the Hoheneich power station and the stock sport area and arrive on the Heweg path. About 10 m before Schremserstraße, the path branches right (signage no. 17) into the forest. You follow a narrow path along the Braunaubach and always keep to the right. About 50 m after a deep ditch, the path veers half-left and after another 20 m turn right onto the wider path. From here head straight ahead, the Braunaubach beside you, past granite remnants until you reach a paved cobblestone street. Turn right and cross an old stone bridge, past the former textile factory “Anderl” (production of cloth diapers, Molino, Kalmuk). At the next intersection, go straight ahead into a field and meadow path, past an old factory residential building. After about 500 m, the village Kleedorf lies in front of or to the left of you.

You leave Kleedorf to the left and go right on the asphalt path, cross an old wooden bridge and follow the street to the right (signage no. 17). Past the former water reservoir, you arrive at the state road. A detour to the Mitterteich is worthwhile here. Now turn right towards Hoheneich and follow the state road. After about 150 m, on the right side is a wayside shrine (Kinibild) between two tall birches. Here the miracle of Hoheneich from the year 1621 is depicted. Straight ahead, after a small hill, the view opens up to the right onto Hoheneich with the church. Follow the street along the Mitterteichgraben (runs below the street on the left, then under the street), then the footpath on the left side of the street to the next large intersection. Leave Vormais to the left and go straight up the Lerchengasse hill. At the top, turn right into Bahnstraße and return towards the pilgrimage church and municipal office to the starting point.

Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).

Make sure your chosen route matches your fitness level. Check if the gastronomy establishments you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack. For cross-border routes, always carry a passport or ID card.

Route characteristics: 25% asphalt, 75% field and hiking paths

You can plan your exact route with the VOR route planner. www.vor.at

free parking at the market square

Market town of Hoheneich
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