Pöchlarn 3 - Dietlinde Loop

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Safety information

Please observe the following tips and information:
·         Stay on the marked paths.
·         Wear mountain/hiking boots.
·         Use hiking poles.
·         Rain gear is always advisable.
·         Take the hiking map with you.
·         Carry enough drinking water.
·         Please do not leave your trash on the trail.
·         Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife.

Using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Tips and suggestions

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Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Last update: 13.11.2025

Pöchlarn is a historic town on the Danube – Roman "Arelape" – the Bechelaren of the Nibelungenlied and birthplace of Oskar Kokoschka. Worth visiting is the Oskar Kokoschka Documentation Center with a special exhibition from May to October, as well as the Welser Tower City Museum with Roman finds or the Nibelungen Monument. Furthermore, there are numerous leisure activities in and around the community. Enjoy a day at the town swimming pool or hike to Maria Taferl, Maria Steinbründl or to Artstetten Castle. The location is also ideal for cycling trips to the Wachau, Schallaburg, Melk Abbey or the Waldviertel.

Further information about the community can be found at http://www.poechlarn.at.

Directions

Pöchlarn is easily accessible via the A1 West motorway, Pöchlarn exit. At the exit, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout, after about 2 km you will reach the town center.

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

Parking

Parking is available at the Nepomuk statue and in the town.

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