Long-distance hiking trail Nibelungengau 8: Krummnussbaum - Persenbeug

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Safety information

Please observe the following tips and notes to make your hiking holiday a pleasant experience:
· Stay on the marked paths.
· Wear mountain/hiking boots.
· Use hiking poles.
· Rainwear is always advisable.
· Take the hiking map with you.
· Carry enough drinking water.
· Please do not leave your rubbish on the trail.
· Respect the sensitive habitats of the plant and animal world.

Please note that mountain biking and horseback riding are generally prohibited on the Nibelungengau long-distance trail in the forest and on private forest roads. Walking/using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Tips and suggestions

For easy and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone. 

Excursion tips along the route:
crooked nut trees in Krummnussbaum, Donauhafen in Krummnussbaum, Maria Steinbründl pilgrimage chapel, Bicycle Museum Ybbs, Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power plant

Dining options along the route:
Krummnussbaum, Maria Steinbründl, Sarling, Ybbs and Persenbeug

Other sights in Nibelungengau:
Peace Museum Erlauf, Oskar Kokoschka Center Pöchlarn, Leiben European Castle, Artstetten Castle, Maria Taferl Basilica

Event tips:
Every first Saturday in October, the Nut Festival takes place in Krummnussbaum. The village transforms into a colorful festival place with many delicious and fun offers all about the nut. At the Ybbsiade - the largest cabaret and small arts festival in the German-speaking area - well-known cabaret artists perform annually in April for two weeks. Since 2006, the international artist symposium Atelier at the Danube has been held annually in September. All events and happenings in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be found here.

All available promotional materialsfor Nibelungengau can be found here or browse online through the Nibelungengau travel guide.

Directions

Krummnussbaum is accessible via the A1 West motorway, exit Pöchlarn. At the exit, take the 2nd exit in the roundabout towards Pöchlarn. Through the village, after the fire brigade (about 100-150 meters), turn right towards Krummnussbaum.

Coming from Krems or Grein via the Wachau road (B3), cross the Danube bridge at Klein Pöchlarn. In the roundabout after the bridge, take the first exit towards Pöchlarn. Through the village, after the fire brigade (about 100-150 meters), turn right towards Krummnussbaum.

Parking

Parking is possible in the center of Krummnussbaum or at the Danube shore in Persenbeug.

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