Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail 7: Pöchlarn - Krummnussbaum

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Safety information

Please note the following tips and advice to make your hiking holiday a pleasant experience:
·         Stay on marked paths.
·         Wear mountain/hiking boots.
·         Use hiking poles.
·         Rainwear is always advisable.
·         Take a hiking map with you.
·         Carry enough drinking water.
·         Please do not leave your rubbish on the path.
·         Respect the sensitive habitats of the plant and animal world.

Please note that mountain biking and horse riding on the Nibelungengau long-distance trail are generally prohibited in the forest and on private forest roads. Using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Tips and suggestions

For easy and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone. 

Excursion tips along the route:
Oskar Kokoschka Center Pöchlarn, Nibelungen Memorial Pöchlarn, City Museum Arelape-Bechelaren-Pöchlarn, Peace Museum Erlauf, crooked nut trees in Krummnussbaum, Danube port near Krummnussbaum

Dining options along the route:
Pöchlarn, Erlauf, Golling and Krummnussbaum

Other attractions in Nibelungengau:
Visitor power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug, European castle Leiben, Artstetten Castle, Maria Taferl Basilica

Event tips:
Every first Saturday in October, the Nut Festival takes place in Krummnussbaum. The town transforms into a colorful festival site with many delicious and fun offerings all around the nut. All events and festivities in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be viewed here.

All available promotional materials for Nibelungengau can be found here or browse straight through the Nibelungengau travel guide online.

Directions

Pöchlarn is easily accessible via the A1 West Autobahn Salzburg - Vienna, exit Pöchlarn. Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout and after about 2 km you will arrive in the town center.

Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachau Road (B3), cross the Danube bridge at Klein Pöchlarn. At the roundabout after the bridge, take the first exit towards Pöchlarn.

Parking

Parking is available at the Nibelungen Memorial in Pöchlarn or in the town, as well as in the village of Krummnussbaum.

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