As part of the Alpine Tour Lower Austria, the Granittrail runs over a length of 157 kilometers and about 3,000 meters of elevation in 3 stages from the Waldviertel to the Danube, from the Czech border at Gmünd via Groß Gerungs, Bärnkopf, Gutenbrunn, and Altenmarkt to Persenbeug and Ybbs/Donau.
There are people who complete the entire route in ONE day – as training for a cycling marathon, for example. For average cyclists, the Granittrail is not feasible in one go, at best in two parts, but preferably leisurely in three stages with overnight stays in the mentioned truly recommended accommodations.
Author’s recommendation
Stop by the Ysperklamm and hike along the Ysper, past mighty granite formations and impressive waterfalls. In the upper part of the easy descent path, a viewpoint rewards you with a magnificent view into the Ysper valley.
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Destination Waldviertel
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Highest point
939 m
Lowest point
215 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
Make sure your chosen route matches your fitness level. Check whether the restaurants you want to visit en route are open. Pack your charged mobile phone and map material in your backpack.
The train connection to Gmünd or from Persenbeug home is not a problem. If you decide on two stages, this poses a logistical challenge, as both Groß Gerungs and Bärnkopf/Gutenbrunn are difficult to reach by public transport.
Directions
from Vienna/Krems: A1 to Melk, B216 via Pöggstall to Martinsberg, country road to Gutenbrunn or Bärnkopf
Parking
at the MTB hosts Gasthof zum Kirchenwirt (Bärnkopf), Marschall Stuben (Gutenbrunn) and Bikerpension Restaurant Seewolf (Gutenbrunn/Edlesberg)
