Trekking Trails recommended route Stage 3

Nibelungengau long distance trail 4: Maria Taferl - Leiben

Trekking Trails · Donau-Niederösterreich
Logo Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Responsible for this content
Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal Verified partner 
  • Stimmungsaufnahme Maria Taferl
    Stimmungsaufnahme Maria Taferl
    Photo: Robert Herbst, Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Hint

Explanation

Selected alternatives for you
    Enjoy the wonderful views around Danube valley in Maria Taferl or visit the basilica or castle Artstetten with its unique onion domes.
    moderate
    Distance 13.9 km
    3:40 h
    259 m
    426 m
    446 m
    248 m

    The tour starts at the panaorama panel at the village entrance of Maria Taferl and leads along the golf course, until the way branches off to direction Artstetten. From there the way leads along the „Jakobsweg“ (Way of St. James) to the panorama panel in Artstetten in front of the town hall. A diverse and varied route leads you from Artstetten to Leiben. The tour ends in front of the panorama panel at Leiben castle.

    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

    For easy and convenient organization of the tours its good to have the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal application. Just download for Android or iPhone.

     

     

    Profile picture of Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Author
    Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Update: October 12, 2023
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    446 m
    Lowest point
    248 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Asphalt 28.19%Dirt road 24.96%Forested/wild trail 26.58%Path 12.85%Road 5.42%Unknown 1.97%
    Asphalt
    3.9 km
    Dirt road
    3.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.7 km
    Path
    1.8 km
    Road
    0.8 km
    Unknown
    0.3 km
    Show elevation profile

    Rest stops

    Café Maria Theresia
    Café Schüller und Genusswerkstatt
    Schloss Artstetten
    Schlossgasthof Artstetten
    Landhausheuriger Landstetter
    Landgasthaus Hochstöger

    Safety information

    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.

    Tips and suggestions

    Tips and hints for excursions along the way:
    basilica in Maria Taferl, mechanical crib Maria Taferl, castle in Artstetten, castle in Leiben

    Restaurants and Cafes along the way are in:
    Maria Taferl, Artstetten and Leiben

    More sights in the area Nibelungengau:
    Power station Ybbs-Persenbeug, peace museum in Erlauf, museum of Oskar Kokoschka in Pöchlarn and castle in Artstetten

    Start

    Maria Taferl, village entrance
    Coordinates:
    DD
    48.225966, 15.161023
    DMS
    48°13'33.5"N 15°09'39.7"E
    UTM
    33U 511959 5341428
    w3w 
    ///initiates.heist.adaptations

    Destination

    Leiben, castle

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Almost in the middle of the route from Linz to Vienna, the most important place of pilgrimage of Lawer Austria lies on a hill with a height of 443 meters. High above the Danube valley, Maria Taferl offers a unique view of the surrounding area including the Alps, Schneeberg (snow mountain) and Traunstein (mountain). The tour starts at the panorama panel at the village entrance and leads past the golf course, until the way branches off to direction Artstetten. From there the way leads along the „Jakobsweg“ (Way of St. James) to the panorama panel in Artstetten in front of the town hall. The white castle with its seven characteristic onion domes thrones in the background. Here once lived heir to the throne archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie duchess of Hohenberg. With a lot of variety the way now leads from Artstetten to Leiben. The stage ends at the panorama panel at Leiben castle. The approximately 800-year-old castle thrones on a massive and steep rock and marks the transition from the southern part of the rough woodquarter into picturesque Danube valley in a very impressive way.

    Public transport

    With the Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) you travel to trainstation Pöchlarn (timetable). From the trainstation you can take a bus (Postbus) to Maria Taferl. Further information about bus schedules here.

    Directions

    Highway A1 until exit Pöchlarn, then take the first exit at the roundabout, and after about 1 kilometer turn left following direction „Donaubrücke“ (Danube bridge). Cross the bridge, stay left an follow road B3 to Marbach. In the village center of Marbach you turn right to drive up to Maria Taferl.

    Approaching from Grein or Krems, country road B3 leads you directly to Marbach. In the village center of Marbach you turn left approaching form Grein or right approaching from Krems to drive up to Maria Taferl.

    Parking

    At the center of Maria Taferl (also at the basilica) or at the castle in Leiben.

    Coordinates

    DD
    48.225966, 15.161023
    DMS
    48°13'33.5"N 15°09'39.7"E
    UTM
    33U 511959 5341428
    w3w 
    ///initiates.heist.adaptations
    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

    Similar routes nearby

    • Nibelungengau long distance trail 3: Marbach - Maria Taferl
    • Nibelungengau long distance trail 8: Krummnussbaum - Persenbeug
    • Nibelungengau long distance trail 7: Pöchlarn - Krummnussbaum
    • Nibelungengau long distance trail 2: Persenbeug - Marbach
    • Nibelungengau long distance trail 5: Leiben - Emmersdorf
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.9 km
    Duration
    3:40 h
    Ascent
    259 m
    Descent
    426 m
    Highest point
    446 m
    Lowest point
    248 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Insider tip

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    • 10 Waypoints
    • 10 Waypoints
    • Route
    • Gradient
    Push the arrows to change the view
     km Distance
    : h Duration
     m Ascent
     m Descent
     m Highest point
     m Lowest point