Hiking tour Starting from Pöchlarn, Nibelung Monument/Nepomuk Statue
The Nibelungenweg loop starts right through the center of Pöchlarn and continues on soft ground through the middle of the castle park where there is also a playground. The route returns to the starting point on asphalt.
The Nibelungenweg loop starts right through the center of Pöchlarn and continues on soft ground through the middle of the castle park where there is also a playground. The route returns to the starting point on asphalt.
Please note the following tips and guidelines:
· Stay on the marked trails.
· Wear hiking boots.
· Use hiking poles.
· Rain gear is always advisable.
· Bring a hiking map with you.
· Carry enough drinking water with you.
· Please do not leave your trash behind on the trail.
· Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.
You undertake the suggested hikes at your own risk and on your own responsibility.
We recommend hiking boots, a backpack, a hiking map and/or a mobile route planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain gear), a hat, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, possibly a flashlight, and enough food and drink to keep your energy up (water, snacks).
The Nibelungenweg loop starts right in the center of Pöchlarn and continues on soft ground through the heart of the castle park, where there is also a playground. The route then returns to the starting point on asphalt.
Parking is available near the Nepomuk statue and in town.
Pöchlarn is easily accessible via the A1 Westautobahn; take the Pöchlarn exit. At the exit, take the second exit at the roundabout; after about 2 km, you will reach the town center.
Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachauerstraße (B3), cross the Danube bridge at Klein Pöchlarn. At the roundabout after the bridge, take the first exit toward Pöchlarn.
Take the ÖBB to the Pöchlarn train station— check the schedule. You can walk from the station into town.
Attractions in the Nibelungengau region:
Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube Hydroelectric Plant, Erlauf Peace Museum, Oskar Kokoschka Center in Pöchlarn, Leiben European Castle, Artstetten Castle, Maria Taferl Basilica
Events in the Nibelungengau region and surrounding areas can be found here.
Tip: Combine your hiking vacation with the summer solstice celebration “Fire Magic in the Nibelungengau” in June. One experience—two options: Celebrate on the banks of the Danube in one of the Nibelungengau communities or aboard a boat. For more information, visit www.sonnenwende.at.
You can find route descriptions, including GPS tracks available for download, at www.nibelungengau.at.
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Wachau-Nibelungengau-Krems Valley ("Krems Valley" in German)
Pöchlarn is a historic town on the Danube—known in Roman times as “Arelape”—the “Bechelaren” of the Nibelungenlied and the birthplace of Oskar Kokoschka. Highlights include the Oskar Kokoschka Documentation Center, which features a special exhibition from May through October, as well as the Welserturm City Museum with its Roman artifacts and the Nibelungen Monument. There are also numerous recreational activities in and around the town. Enjoy a day at the municipal swimming pool or go hiking to Maria Taferl, Maria Steinbründl, or Artstetten Castle. The location is also ideal for cycling trips to the Wachau region, Schallaburg Castle, Melk Abbey, or the Waldviertel.
For more information about the community, visit www.poechlarn.at.
Letzte Änderung: 7 Aug 2026
