Donau-Schatz route short

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 37,73 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
Descent: 55 m elevation gain

Follow the sparkle of the Danube while the river tells you stories of the Nibelung region.

Starting point of the tour: Ybbs on the Danube, Danube bank
Tour destination: Ybbs on the Danube, Danube bank

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 37,73 km
Duration: 2:40 h
Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
Descent: 55 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point212 m
Highest point242 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

Keep your eyes open and discover the secrets and culinary delights of the region! The small differences in altitude make the tour ideal for adventurous people of all ages, especially families.

Route description This route leads comfortably along the Danube with about 40 km starting in Ybbs. Over the bridge of the Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power plant, it goes to Persenbeug, past the Bikearena village renewal Persenbeug-Gottsdorf. In Marbach and Klein-Pöchlarn, the restaurants of the Nibelung region invite you to stop by.In the Nibelung city Pöchlarn, the Kokoschka Museum offers insights into the work of the great painter Oskar Kokoschka. The Donau.Auszeit.Meadow directly on the Danube invites you to linger or refresh your feet in the Danube.The route continues to the small town Krummnußbaum. A detour to the nusseum is possible there. The nutcracker collection and delicacies around the nut show another special feature of the region.The route leads back to Ybbs along the Danube cycle path. There, more opportunities to stop and enjoy regional treats await cyclists as a reward.
Parking There are sufficient parking spaces available at the Danube bank in Ybbs.
Getting there Ybbs is easily accessible via the A1 West motorway, Ybbs exit. At the roundabout, take the first exit and then continue straight towards the center.Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachauerstraße (B3), then over the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube bridge, it is about 1.5 km to the center.
Public transport Travel with ÖBB to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach train station, www.oebb.at. From the station, you can take the bus to the center of Ybbs on the Danube. Further information about bus schedules can be found at www.vor.at
Editor’s tip For those with more endurance and stamina, we recommend the Donau-Schatz route medium or the Donau-Schatz route long.

Recommended period

Current weather in Ybbs an der Donau

4° to 9°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed1,6 km/h

3° to 9°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed4,6 km/h

Tip: The Bee Park in Klein-Pöchlarn offers interesting facts about bees and provides variety with a live beehive during a break. The Bee Bar next door offers cool drinks and traditional food. Play and fun are guaranteed at the adventure playground.