Hiking tour Starting from Ybbs, Main Square
supported by Raiffeisenbank The yellow panoramic loop has many viewpoints. The jewel in the crown is the cult spot at Marienhöhe. The route leads from the main square along the Danube via Scharlreith to Marienhöhe to the Danube viewpoint with a view of the power station. The route continues via Reitern - Roßberg - Theinstetten and Reitering back to Ybbs. This loop offers wonderful views of Ybbs and the Danube valley.
supported by Raiffeisenbank The yellow panoramic loop has many viewpoints. The jewel in the crown is the cult spot at Marienhöhe. The route leads from the main square along the Danube via Scharlreith to Marienhöhe to the Danube viewpoint with a view of the power station. The route continues via Reitern - Roßberg - Theinstetten and Reitering back to Ybbs. This loop offers wonderful views of Ybbs and the Danube valley.
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).
Sponsored by Raiffeisenbank The Yellow Panorama Loop features many scenic viewpoints. The highlight is the iconic spot at Marienhöhe. The loop leads from the main square along the Danube via Scharlreith to Marienhöhe, where you’ll find the Danube viewpoint overlooking the power plant. The route continues via Reitern, Roßberg, Theinstetten, and Reitering back to Ybbs. The loop offers wonderful views of Ybbs and the Danube Valley.
Parking is available at the main square or along the Ybbs Danube Promenade.
Ybbs is easily accessible via the A1 Westautobahn; take the Ybbs exit. At the roundabout, take the first exit and then continue straight ahead toward the town center.
Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachauerstraße (B3), then across the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube Bridge; it’s about 1.5 km to the town center.
Take the ÖBB to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach train station ( check the schedule). From the station, take the bus to the center of Ybbs an der Donau. For more information on bus schedules, visit www.vor.at
Attractions in the Nibelungengau region:
Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube Hydroelectric Power 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.
Event highlight in the Nibelungengau: 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 ship. For more information, visit www.sonnenwende.at.
Event Tip: At the Ybbsiade— the largest cabaret and variety arts festival in the German-speaking world—well-known cabaret artists perform for two weeks every April.
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)
Ybbs an der Donau, the gateway between Strudengau and Nibelungengau, impresses with its unique location. The picturesque old town, with its newly redesigned Danube promenade, offers direct access to the Danube and invites visitors to linger. A wide range of cultural and sporting activities, museums, and traditional festivals, as well as connections to various hiking and biking trails, round out the tourism offerings. Excellent transportation links make Ybbs a popular starting point for excursions to the Wachau, the Mariazell Alpine foothills, the Mostviertel, the Waldviertel, and the Mühlviertel, all the way to the capital, Vienna.
For more information about the town, visit www.ybbs.gv.at.
Letzte Änderung: 7 Aug 2026