Nibelungengau long distance trail 2: Persenbeug - Marbach
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Hafen in Marbach
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On this stage you mainly walk through quiet and shady wooded areas, away from hustle and bustle. Enjoy the great view of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau.
moderate
Distance 16.5 km
Duration4:25 h
Ascent341 m
Descent349 m
Highest point529 m
Lowest point216 m
The tour starts at the waterfront in Persenbeug and leads downstream via Hagsdorf and Gottsdorf. After Metzling the way leads up into the wood. Now you pass a stone pit and follow the forest road uphill through the wood. At the highest point the way leads down through the wood to the village. You pass the port and walk to the landing-stage in Marbach.
The Nibelungengau long distance trail is split up into 8 stages and can be passed through in both directions. Signs along the way will help you to find the right direction.
Author’s recommendation
The lake in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf is a good place for a refreshing dip on hot summer days. It is nice to stroll along the waterfront in Persenbeug and Marbach.
Please pay attention to following tips and hints, in order to enjoy your hiking trip. - Stay on the marked trails. - Wear hiking boots for your safety. - Use walking sticks to find balance. - It is always good to have a rainjacket with you. - Don't forget your trail map. - Make sure to have enough drinking water. - Don't litter! - No open fire! - Please respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna. We also like to point out, that it is forbidden to ride a horse or a mountain bike along wood trails or private forest roads.
Information about Events of the region Nibelungengau and its surroundings you can find here.
Start
Persenbeug, waterfront
Coordinates:
DD
48.183821, 15.084414
DMS
48°11'01.8"N 15°05'03.9"E
UTM
33U 506274 5336735
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Destination
Marbach, landing-stage
Turn-by-turn directions
The tour starts in front of the panorama panel at the waterfront in Persenbeug and leads downstream along the Danube. A beautiful view of the Danube power station Ybbs-Persenbeug and the city of Ybbs accompany you to Hagsdorf and Gottsdorf. At Metzling the way leads uphill into a wooded area and offers great views of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau. Enjoy the panorama while taking a break at „Naturfreundestein“ (nature friends stone) in Rosenbichl. Afterwards you pass a stone pit and follow the forest road uphill through the wood. Along the way you can find some quiet places to rest in untouched nature. At the highest point –at „Hirschensprung“ (deer jump)- the way leads down through the wood to Kracking. Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view seeing Maria Taferl and the Nibelungengau. You walk through the village to Marbach, passing the port all the way to the panorama panel at the landing-stage where this tour ends.
Public transport
With the Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) you travel to trainstation Ybbs/Kemmelbach (timetable). From the trainstation you can take a bus (Postbus/Verkehrsbetriebe) from Ybbs to Persenbeug. Further information about bus schedules here: Postbus or Verkehrsbetriebe
Directions
Highway A1 until exit Ybbs, following B25 through Ybbs, and use the Danube bridge (Ybbs/Persenbeug) to cross the river. After the bridge you keep right and follow B3 until Persenbeug.
Approaching from Grein or Krems, country road B3 leads you directly to Persenbeug.
Parking
You can park along the waterfront in Persenbeug or at the landing-stage in Marbach.
Coordinates
DD
48.183821, 15.084414
DMS
48°11'01.8"N 15°05'03.9"E
UTM
33U 506274 5336735
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
For great memories of your hiking experience and to enjoy the surrounding nature, please consider to take some general gear which is listed here: Equipment list
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
16.5 km
Duration
4:25 h
Ascent
341 m
Descent
349 m
Highest point
529 m
Lowest point
216 m
Multi-stage routeScenicRefreshment stops available