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Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail

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  • Danube loop near Ybbs in the Nibelungengau
    Danube loop near Ybbs in the Nibelungengau
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    Over a total length of 110 kilometers, the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail runs north and south of the Danube.

    moderate
    Distance 86.4 km
    23:05 h
    1,572 m
    1,572 m
    550 m
    213 m

    It leads on scenic paths through attractive landscapes and to historically significant excursion destinations. Untouched nature and dreamlike views of the Danube valley accompany hikers every step of the way. The individual stages are between 10 and 22 kilometers long and connect cultural treasures and natural gems like a red thread.

    Whether you prefer to take it easy or have sufficient fitness for more demanding routes. On the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail, there is a suitable route for every requirement.

    Author’s recommendation

    Plan enough time to visit the worthwhile excursion destinations in the region, e.g. the Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power plant, Artstetten Castle, European Castle Leiben or the Oskar Kokoschka Museum.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    550 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 38.25%Dirt road 12.22%Forested/wild trail 26.16%Path 10.10%Road 12.73%Unknown 0.51%
    Asphalt
    33.1 km
    Dirt road
    10.6 km
    Forested/wild trail
    22.6 km
    Path
    8.7 km
    Road
    11 km
    Unknown
    443 m
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    Safety information

    Please note the following tips and hints to make your hiking holiday a pleasant experience: 

    Stay on the marked paths and wear mountain/hiking boots.

    Please do not leave your rubbish on the path.

    Carry enough provisions (water/snacks) with you.

    Take the hiking map or use the free hiking app.

    Respect the sensitive habitats of the plants and animals.

    Tips and suggestions

    All info about the stages can be found at www.nibelungengau.at The hiking map for the Nibelungengau long-distance trail can be requested free of charge by phone at Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH at 02713-30060-60 or downloaded in the brochure shop at www.donau.com/prospekte.

    Public transport

    Travel with ÖBB on the Westbahn line to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach train stop at timetable inquiry. From the station, you can take the post bus/Verkehrsbetriebe Ybbs to Persenbeug. Further information about the bus schedules can be found here.

    Also with ÖBB on the Westbahn line to the Pöchlarn train stop, with the regional buses to the surrounding communities.

    We recommend arriving by car, as public transport does not cover a seamless connection.

    Directions

    On the A1 West Motorway, take the exits Ybbs on the Danube or Pöchlarn.

    You can reach Persenbeug via the A1 West Motorway, Ybbs exit, along federal road B25 towards Ybbs, through Ybbs across the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube bridge, keep right towards Persenbeug. Along B3, the road runs along the north bank of the Danube to Klein-Pöchlarn. In Klein-Pöchlarn, the Danube bridge leads to Pöchlarn, and along federal road B1, access to Ybbs on the Danube or the Nibelungengau communities on the south bank is possible.

    Parking

    Parking is mostly possible near the Danube shores in the Nibelungengau communities.

    Coordinates

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    48.183898, 15.084517
    DMS
    48°11'02.0"N 15°05'04.3"E
    UTM
    33U 506282 5336743
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    We recommend the following equipment:

    Hiking boots

    Backpack

    Weatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection)

    Headgear

    Sun protection

    Enough provisions (water, snacks)

    Wachau hiking map and/or mobile route planner

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    86.4 km
    Duration
    23:05 h
    Ascent
    1,572 m
    Descent
    1,572 m
    Highest point
    550 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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    Descent 229 m

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    Descent 206 m

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