Long-distance hiking trail Nibelungengau 8: Krummnussbaum - Persenbeug

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,94 km
Duration: 4:20 h
Ascent: 131 m elevation gain
Descent: 132 m elevation gain

Continue hiking mindfully to Ybbs and Persenbeug. In Austria's oldest and fourth largest Danube power plant, you learn interesting facts about electricity generation from hydropower.

Starting point of the tour: Krummnussbaum, fire brigade
Tour destination: Persenbeug, Danube shore

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,94 km
Duration: 4:20 h
Ascent: 131 m elevation gain
Descent: 132 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point215 m
Highest point322 m

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The stage starts at the fire brigade in Krummnussbaum and leads through the village and further to Krummnussbaum – Holzern. At Maria Steinbründl the path runs over the Eichberg to Sarling. Then along the Danube to the main square in Ybbs. Afterwards, it passes the Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power plant, crosses the Danube bridge, and continues to Persenbeug to the Danube shore.

Equipment Hiking boots, backpack, hiking map and/or mobile tour planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain protection), headwear, sun protection, first aid kit, possibly flashlight, sufficient provisions (water, snack) You can find a comprehensive equipment list here.
Route description The stage starts at the fire brigade panorama board in Krummnussbaum and leads through the village. Then it continues on the asphalt road Krummnussbaum – Holzern to the Renner inn. At Maria Steinbründl, there is a small pilgrimage chapel that can be visited. The path then leads over the Eichberg to Sarling with the possibility to stop at the Donauhafen inn. The stage continues along the Danube on bike paths, with some traffic, to the main square in Ybbs. The renovated old town center with its romantic courtyards, alleys, and townhouses is a special highlight. Then it goes a bit upstream past the oldest Danube power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug. Visitors gain exciting insights into how energy generation through hydropower works. On the bike path over the Danube bridge, it goes to Persenbeug to the Danube shore, where the stage ends. At Persenbeug/Ybbs on the Danube, the Strudengau transitions into the Nibelungengau.
Parking Parking is possible in the center of Krummnussbaum or at the Danube shore in Persenbeug.
Getting there 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.
Public transport You can travel with ÖBB to the Pöchlarn or Krummnussbaum train station - timetable query. From Pöchlarn station, you can take the bus to Krummnussbaum - timetable information. We recommend arriving by car as public transport does not cover a continuous connection.
Editor’s tip In the forest area near Krummnussbaum, you will pass the Maria Steinbründl pilgrimage chapel. The Danube shores in Persenbeug and Ybbs invite you to linger. The bathing lake in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf offers a refreshing cool-down on hot summer days. The long-distance hiking trail Nibelungengau is signposted and walkable in both directions.Event highlight in Nibelungengau: Combine your hiking holiday with the Solstice Festival "Fire Magic in Nibelungengau" in June. Celebrate on the banks of the Danube in one of the Nibelungengau communities or on board a ship.

Recommended period

Current weather in Krummnußbaum

3° to 8°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,5 km/h

4° to 9°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed5,5 km/h

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.