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Artstetten 4 - Panorama route/Schwarzau valley with Roman bridges

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  • Rastmöglichkeit am Weitwanderweg Nibelungengau in Artstetten
    Rastmöglichkeit am Weitwanderweg Nibelungengau in Artstetten
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    The Panorama route high above the Danube valley offers breathtaking views of the Danube. Along the romantic Schwarzau valley, the path leads to the well-preserved Roman bridges.

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    Distance 22 km
    6:05 h
    526 m
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    602 m
    313 m

    The Panorama route starting in Artstetten from Prangerplatz via Schlossstraße to the edge of town, to Nussendorf, on asphalted farm roads with views of the Danube valley and Alpine foothills to Fritzelsdorf, Schwarzau, Oberndorf, through Pöbring and the Schwarzau valley, finally via Hasling and the Krottenbach back to Artstetten. Wonderful views of the Danube valley are guaranteed.

    Author’s recommendation

    For easy and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone. You can obtain the hiking map Nibelungengau from Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH or the Nibelungengau municipalities.

    Sights in Nibelungengau:
    Donaukraftwerk Ybbs-Persenbeug, Peace Museum Erlauf, Oskar Kokoschka Center Pöchlarn, Europaschloss Leiben, Schloss Artstetten, Basilica Maria Taferl

    Event highlight in Nibelungengau: Combine your hiking holiday with the summer solstice celebration "Fire Magic in Nibelungengau" in June. One experience - two possibilities: Celebrate on the banks of the Danube in one of the Nibelungengau municipalities or on board a ship. More information at www.sonnenwende.at

    More information about Nibelungengau and the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail can be found at www.nibelungengau.at.

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
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    Highest point
    602 m
    Lowest point
    313 m
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    Rest stops

    Gasthaus Schönauer
    Gasthaus Hirsch
    Landhausheuriger Landstetter

    Safety information

    Please note the following tips and information:
    ·         Stay on marked paths.
    ·         Wear mountain/hiking shoes.
    ·         Use hiking poles.
    ·         Rainwear is always advisable.
    ·         Take the hiking map with you.
    ·         Carry enough drinking water.
    ·         Please do not leave your rubbish on the path.
    ·         Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals.

    Walking/using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

    Tips and suggestions

    Where the southern Waldviertel gently extends to the Danube, where remarkable views over the Danube valley open up, lies the market town of Artstetten-Pöbring at about 390 m above sea level on the Austrian Way of St. James. Worth seeing are the castle museum and the crypt of the heir to the throne Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie Duchess of Hohenberg. The wooded area is suitable for hiking. For overnight stays, cosy rooms are available in inns and farmhouses.

    More information about the community can be found at http://www.artstetten.at

    Roadbook

    The Panorama route leads together with the Artstetten Maria Taferl route from Prangerplatz via Schlossstraße uphill to the edge of town. Now turn right towards Bründles, follow the street and continue hiking on a subsequent meadow path towards Nussendorf. In the middle of the village turn right and on an asphalted farm road pass the Gasthaus Schönauer, enjoying the magnificent view of the Danube valley and the Alpine foothills, continuing to Fritzelsdorf. At the bus stop turn left up the state road, then immediately after the edge of town turn right towards Pleißing and Schwarzau.

    In Schwarzau follow the state road and at the next intersection turn right uphill to Oberndorf. Continue hiking on forest paths and along the Schwarzau stream. Through the village of Pöbring continue following the romantic Schwarzau valley, then uphill via the "old post road" with 3 stone bridges through coniferous forests to reach the state road. Follow it towards Payerstetten up to the Gasthaus Hirsch. With Artstetten already in sight, walk briskly towards Hasling, passing the Landhausheurigen Landstetter, and follow a descending farm road through the Krottenbach valley back to Artstetten.

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    Public transport

    Take the Westbahn to the Pöchlarn train stop timetable query. From the station you can take the bus to Artstetten - schedule information.

    Directions

    Artstetten-Pöbring is accessible via the A1 West Motorway, Pöchlarn exit. Take the first exit at the roundabout at the exit, after about 1 km turn left over the Danube bridge. Keep left, the Wachau road (B3) leads to Klein-Pöchlarn, turn off in town towards Artstetten (approx. 3 km).

    Coming from Grein or Krems via Wachauerstraße (B3) to Klein-Pöchlarn; in town turn towards Artstetten (approx. 3 km).

    Parking

    Parking is available at the Musikheim or at Schloss Artstetten.

    Coordinates

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    48.242583, 15.204893
    DMS
    48°14'33.3"N 15°12'17.6"E
    UTM
    33U 515212 5343283
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    Equipment

    We recommend hiking shoes, a backpack, a hiking map and/or a mobile route planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection), headgear, sunscreen, first aid kit, possibly a flashlight, and sufficient provisions for strength (water, snack).

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    22 km
    Duration
    6:05 h
    Ascent
    526 m
    Descent
    525 m
    Highest point
    602 m
    Lowest point
    313 m
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