Rundtour 03 - Artstetten

Cycling tour Starting from Marbach on the Danube

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 17,24 km
  • Duration: 1:37 h
  • Ascent: 318 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 331 m elevation gain

Marbach - Maria Taferl - Artstetten - Klein-Pöchlarn Circular tour along the Danube to special places with historical flair, which requires a moderate amount of climbing ability.

Starting point of the tour
Marbach on the Danube
Tour destination
Marbach on the Danube
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  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 17,24 km
  • Duration: 1:37 h
  • Ascent: 318 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 331 m elevation gain
  • Fitness level required:3/6
  • Overall experience:4/6
  • Scenery:6/6
  • Technical difficulty:3/6
Lowest point
210 m
Highest point
451 m
  • Round tour
  • Nice views

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Marbach - Maria Taferl - Artstetten - Klein-Pöchlarn Circular tour along the Danube to special places with historical flair, which requires a moderate amount of climbing ability.

Route information

Route length : 17.0 km - difference in altitude : 455 m, Marbach (220 m) > Maria Taferl (443 m) - route quality : asphalted main and side roads - characteristics : two climbs, the longest 3.5 km to Maria Taferl - course : After a steep start in Marbach, slightly uphill to the first hairpin bend - then moderately steep after a short section of forest towards the pilgrimage site - access to the terrace in front of the basilica (km 3.5, wonderful views of the Danube valley - now downhill, turn left after the village of Oberthalheim - forest - after the village of Unterthalheim uphill - access to Artstetten Castle possible via Franz-Ferdinand-Straße or continue to the junction with the main road - Artstetten Castle (km 10.0, idyllic castle park, exhibition "Für Herz & Krone") - Now downhill back to the Danube to Pöchlarn (km 12.5) - on the Danube cycle path back to Marbach.

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Person responsible for the content of this tour:
Wachau-Nibelungengau-Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German):

Food & Drink

Cyclist-friendly establishment: Country inn “Zur Schönen Wienerin,” terrace with a view of the Danube, Wachau wines, beer culture, local delicacies—asparagus, apricots, pumpkin, mushrooms, etc. 3761 Marbach, Marktstraße 1, Tel. +43(0)7413/7077, Fax Ext. 4; gasthof@wienerin.co.at, www.wienerin.co.at;

Schlossgasthof Artstetten, terrace, Wachau wines, products from our own farm, just 3 km from the Danube cycle path; 3661 Artstetten 12, Tel. +43(0)7413/8303; office@schlossgasthof.at, www.schlossgasthof.at

Visitor Information:
Market Town of Marbach/Donau, Marktstraße 28, Tel. +43(0)7413/7045; www.marbach-donau.gv.at; gemeinde@marbach-donau.gv.at

 

Interesting Facts

Artstetten Castle: High above the Danube, nestled in the midst of an idyllic park, lies the enchanting Artstetten Castle, flanked by seven distinctive towers. Here, the memory of Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Duchess Sophie von Hohenberg—who were both victims of an assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 and found their final resting place here—is preserved. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand Museum offers visitors a glimpse into the eventful life of the heir to the throne and his family.

Artstetten Castle Park: The Artstetten Castle Park is considered one of Austria’s most important historicist parks and is therefore included on the list of 56 historic gardens and parks in Austria listed in the Federal Monument Protection Act as being of the highest conservation value.
Artstetten Castle, Schlossplatz 1, 3661 Artstetten-Pöbring, Tel: +43(0)7413 8006-0, www.schloss-artstetten.at

Maria Taferl Basilica: The terrace of the basilica offers magnificent views of the Danube Valley. A unique panoramic view of the Alpine foothills and the 320 km-long Alpine range (from the Schneeberg to the Salzburg Mountains). The Baroque basilica is well worth a visit. Among others, Baroque architect Jakob Prandtauer and the famous “Kremser Schmidt” have left their mark here. www.basilika.at

 

Letzte Änderung: 7 Aug 2026