Nibelungengau long-distance trail 1: Sarmingstein – Persenbeug (feeder to/from Donausteig)

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Safety information

Please note the following tips and advice 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 plants and wildlife.

We would like to inform you that mountain biking and horse riding are generally prohibited on the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail in the forest and on private forest roads. Using the proposed routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Tips and suggestions

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

Excursion tips along the route:
Visitor power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug, Peace Cross "Am Reitern", Bathing lake in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf

Dining options along the route:
Sarmingstein, Hofamt Priel and Persenbeug

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

Events and happenings in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be found here.

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

Directions

You can reach Sarmingstein via the A1 West Motorway, exit Ybbs, along the federal highway B25 towards Ybbs, through Ybbs over the Danube bridge Ybbs-Persenbeug, keep left and follow the B3 towards Sarmingstein.

From Krems, the Wachauerstraße (B3) leads directly into the community.

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