Nature, Energy, Power - Hiking route no. 80 short variant

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The Ottenstein reservoir, the third and largest in the region alongside Dobra and Thurnberg, is 14 km long and almost reaches the Cistercian abbey Zwettl. It impresses with its fjord-like, forested shores and bays; it is no coincidence that this part is called the Scandinavia of the Waldviertel. The entire region around the reservoirs has been declared a landscape protection area. Along the Nature Energy Power circular hiking route, you can enjoy peace and beauty of the untouched Waldviertel landscape for a total of 11.5 km. Especially charming and relaxing is the section along the shore with a view of the Lichtenfels ruin. Rest areas invite you to a leisurely picnic in the open air. If you want, you can take an immediate plunge into the cool water on hot summer days – a refreshing cool-down after any hike. There is a diverse range of leisure activities directly at the lake: boat rental, boat restaurant, campsite, surfing and sailing school, etc. Whether you hike or swim immediately in the lake, the Ottenstein reservoir is definitely worth a trip or detour!

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Ottenstein reservoir, parking lot

Popis trasy Nature, Energy, Power - Hiking route no. 80 short variant

From the info center at the Ottenstein reservoir parking lot, the path goes towards Rastenfeld about 4 kilometers along the reservoir, past the viewpoint "Lichtenfelsblick" to the Prader hunting lodge. Upon arriving at the marketplace in Rastenfeld, turn left into a small alley in front of the Böck butcher shop, which leads to the bridge over the federal highway. Passing meadows, fields and forest edges, you continue through the grounds of the Hotel-Restaurant Ottenstein in Peygarten, then cross the federal highway again and go back up to the Ottenstein reservoir parking lot. Tip: To the right of the parking lot, a path (watch signs) leads to the dam with a view of the Ottenstein power plant.