Danube Treasure Route medium

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 49,27 km
Duration: 3:25 h
Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
Descent: 55 m elevation gain

Follow the sparkle of the Danube while the river tells you stories of the Nibelung region.

Starting point of the tour: Ybbs on the Danube, Danube waterfront
Tour destination: Ybbs on the Danube, Danube waterfront

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 49,27 km
Duration: 3:25 h
Ascent: 55 m elevation gain
Descent: 55 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point211 m
Highest point242 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

Keep your eyes open and discover the secrets and culinary delights of the region! The small differences in altitude make the tour ideal for adventurous people of all ages, especially families.

Route description This leisurely route along the river covers about 50 km, starting in Ybbs. Over the bridge of the Ybbs-Persenbeug power plant, it goes to Persenbeug, passing the bike arena village renewal Persenbeug-Gottsdorf. In Marbach and Klein-Pöchlarn, the gastronomy businesses of the Nibelung region invite you to stop for a meal.The bathing paradise in Weitenegg invites you to take a swim break in summer before the route crosses to the opposite Danube side via the Melk power plant. In Pöchlarn, the Nibelung monument tells about the history of the region. The route continues past Krummnußbaum, accompanied by impressive views of the opposite Danube side with Marbach and Maria Taferl before returning to Ybbs.In Ybbs, the Danube Lodge or the Maximahl await to recharge and relax after the physical effort.And if you have more time: the bicycle museum in Ybbs tells “wild stories.”
Parking There are ample parking spaces available at the Danube waterfront in Ybbs.
Getting there Ybbs is easily accessible via the A1 West motorway, exit Ybbs. At the roundabout, take the first exit and then continue straight towards the town center.Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachauerstraße (B3), then across the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube bridge, it is about 1.5 km to the town center.
Public transport Travel with ÖBB to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach train stop, www.oebb.at. From the station, you can take the bus to Ybbs town center on the Danube. Further information about bus schedules can be found at www.vor.at
Editor’s tip As an alternative, you can also choose the Danube Treasure Route short or the Danube Treasure Route long.

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Current weather in Ybbs an der Donau

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Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,0 km/h

4° to 10°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed4,4 km/h

The Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power plant offers a behind-the-scenes look at hydropower electricity generation and a lock tour for technology enthusiasts.